Project information:
We, as “For the South – Foundation of the Raschke Family” support this year a project of culture of remembrance (cultural memory) with the associated organization CERSUR in Colombia. The peace talks between the FARC and the Colombian government have been successfully concluded this year. An elementary factor in peacebuilding is the analysis of history, reconciliation and memory. In Colombia many projects of cultural memory have been established by civil society. Also ex-guerrillas and local people from different regions contribute their part to the truth and history of the conflict. Provinces affected by the conflict are for example Caquetá and Meta. Amongst others, the “El Pato” agricultural protection zone, in which a local museum of memory culture is planned, is located there. A goal to reach the end (a museum) will be an exhibition that describes the lives of peasants and ex-guerrilla fighters through pictures, videos, interviews or exhibits.
Amount of money:
1400 euros
Implementation period:
2017/18
Cooperating partner:
CERSUR
The regional research in the field of social sciences and humanities is necessary for the construction of a Southern and Latin American thought, as it enables to recognize the territory, to value local identities and to investigate for the cultural, economic, social and political regional south Colombian context.
The implementation of regional research serves the country in areas of regional development. We advise on public policy, realize consulting and guide the social, economic, cultural and political processes in the region of southern Colombia.
Objective:
Peacebuilding, support for the peace process, remembrance work
The primary objective is to collect documents, interviews and materials from rural areas. Out of that can be created an exhibition on the armed conflict from the perspective of regions of peasant and insurgent self-organization. Perspectively, a museum of historical education will be created.