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Eliminating Artisan Poverty and Preserving UNESCO Designated Craft Cultural Heritage

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Project start date: 1/1/2014

Eliminating Artisan Poverty and Preserving UNESCO Designated Craft Cultural Heritage

Currently testing second pilot teaching at Mahasarakham University in Northeast Thailand during my third Fulbright Award of two courses “Art Product Design for Artisans” and “Essential Skills for Artisan Organization’s Success”. My research reveals that artisan groups are most successful with strong business leaders and designers.

Proof of Concept

1 - 6 months

Last update: October 05, 2023

OverviewContributors

Challenge

Artisan groups, predominately low-income women, are most successful with strong native business leaders and art designers.

Description

I designed and piloted tested 2 courses for higher ed. business and art majors to successfully create sustainable fair-wage for artisans to address gender equity, to eliminate poverty, and to preserve their UNESCO recognized cultural heritage of art knowledge and techniques.

SDGs

Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesDecent Work and Economic GrowthGender EqualityQuality EducationNo Poverty

Outcomes

Implemented in Nepal and Thailand, impacting 2500 lives. Sustainable fair-wage created for artisans, especially women, addressing gender equity and poverty. Preservation of UNESCO recognized cultural heritage of art knowledge and techniques. Courses adopted by Kathmandu University.