Category: Community Mapping
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Sitting Around the Fire
The Power of Participatory Approaches in Documenting Pastoralist Communities Pastoral societies are among the most dynamic and adaptable populations in the world. With an estimated 240 million people living in these communities across sub-Saharan Africa, their experiences are far removed from those of others. Not many can relate to a lifestyle that includes moving across vast, semi-arid,…
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The Essence of Community Mapping
Beyond Buildings and Roads Community mapping initiatives are often considered tools for empowerment. Also known as participatory mapping, community mapping is a process where communities gather data and create maps representing their local knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. This approach includes social, cultural, and environmental information, and goes beyond traditional mapping. However, in recent years, many…