Obiectives of Somos
Somos is dedicated to preserving, uplifting, and connecting the voices and stories of Indigenous communities across Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Through the power of storytelling, imagery, and collective action, we create spaces where diverse cultures come together, not only to share knowledge but to build a more just and sustainable future.
Our eight objectives are both ambitious and concrete: from safeguarding traditions and empowering self-determination, to forging deep connections that transcend geographical and temporal boundaries.
SOMOS is the bridge that unites past, present, and future through the beauty and resistance of human diversity.
1. Preserving Indigenous knowledge
SOMOS aims to document, celebrate, and preserve the cultural richness and ancestral wisdom of Indigenous communities across Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. By creating a living archive through photography, film, and oral history, we seek to ensure that the traditions, stories, and voices of these communities endure and are shared with future generations.
2. Empowering communities through self-representation
We believe that Indigenous communities should be at the forefront of telling their own stories. SOMOS empowers local youth and community members by providing them with the tools and training needed to document their own experiences. This ensures authentic narratives, created from within, rather than imposed from the outside.
3. Promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning
SOMOS fosters spaces for dialogue between Indigenous communities and the world. We encourage cultural exchanges between schools, artisans, and communities both locally and internationally. These exchanges promote mutual understanding and create opportunities for learning that transcends borders, highlighting the value and relevance of Indigenous wisdom in a global context.
4. Advocating for Indigenous rights
5. Building economic and social resilience
6. Raising global awareness and support
7. Fostering unity through shared stories
8. Creating connections through the Unity Map, events, exchanges, and more...
We invite you to explore and be part of Somos
Be part of a global effort to foster unity, justice, and dignity for all. Your contribution empowers Indigenous communities to thrive, ensuring their voices are heard on a global stage. Continue reading to explore the origins of SOMOS, its objectives, and the incredible communities we work with around the world.
