In honor of UNESCO Intangible Heritage Day, we’re thrilled to launch a new video documentary highlighting the impact of the Kara-Tunga Foundation’s Ik Community Cultural Tourism Initiative.
This initiative empowers the Ik people, a remarkable indigenous minority group of just 7,000 residing in Uganda’s Karamoja region, to preserve their rich cultural heritage and build a sustainable future through responsible tourism.
Here’s how the project is making a difference:
Preserving Traditions: We’re documenting the Ik’s captivating oral history, legends, myths, and traditional skills. Elders guide the process, ensuring knowledge is passed down to youth, who then integrate these stories into engaging tourist experiences and visual narratives.
Empowering through Tourism: The Kara-Tunga Eco Camps supported by USAID, located within the Ik community, offer job opportunities and market linkages. A portion of each booking directly supports community development initiatives. Cultural tourism activities provide a platform for the Ik to showcase their heritage while generating income.
Safeguarding for the Future: The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund recognizes our commitment. Their support facilitates the ongoing documentation and creation of engaging experiences, ensuring this unique heritage thrives for generations.
Join us in supporting the Ik community by staying at our Eco Camps and immersing yourself in their rich cultural traditions. Our carefully crafted tourist experiences offer a unique opportunity to connect with the Ik people, learn about their way of life, and contribute to their sustainable future.
Video: Impact of Ik Community Cultural Tourism Initiative
This video documentary is a testament to the power of collaboration! Watch it now and learn how cultural heritage can be a force for positive change. Learn more about the project on this page.
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24th May 2023 – Kara-Tunga Foundation hosted the French Ambassador to Uganda at the Karamoja Museum in Moroto. The ambassador visited our district for the first time to gain inspiration for future culture-related collaborations.
Moroto, Uganda, April 22-24, 2024 – A landmark event took place in Karamoja as a total of 32 tourism and hospitality stakeholders from the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda gathered at the Leslona Hotel to participate in a workshop on visitor flow analysis. This workshop marked a significant step towards the development of the much-anticipated Karamoja …
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Video: Impact of Ik Community Cultural Tourism Initiative
In honor of UNESCO Intangible Heritage Day, we’re thrilled to launch a new video documentary highlighting the impact of the Kara-Tunga Foundation’s Ik Community Cultural Tourism Initiative.
This initiative empowers the Ik people, a remarkable indigenous minority group of just 7,000 residing in Uganda’s Karamoja region, to preserve their rich cultural heritage and build a sustainable future through responsible tourism.
Here’s how the project is making a difference:
Join us in supporting the Ik community by staying at our Eco Camps and immersing yourself in their rich cultural traditions. Our carefully crafted tourist experiences offer a unique opportunity to connect with the Ik people, learn about their way of life, and contribute to their sustainable future.
Video: Impact of Ik Community Cultural Tourism Initiative
This video documentary is a testament to the power of collaboration! Watch it now and learn how cultural heritage can be a force for positive change. Learn more about the project on this page.
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