Preservation of the Endangered Cultural Heritage of the Indigenous Baka of Southern Cameroon

$260K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	University of California, Los Angeles
Country	Cameroon
Start Date	Feb 23, 2020
End Date	Jun 11, 2022
Duration	839 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`78159-48`

Grant Description

The cultural heritage, food security, and livelihoods of the indigenous Baka people depend on the rain forests of the Congo Basin where the Baka have lived for generations.

This project involves the documentation of Baka ceremonies, healing practices, and other traditions associated with their natural environment.