AWANA: GUIDE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF DISCUSSION SPACES FOR INDIGENOUS WOMEN
As part of the celebration of FIMI's 25th anniversary, Awana is born, a methodology to generate symbolic spaces for dialogue and collective construction. Inspired by the Quechua word meaning “to weave”, Awana represents the action of interweaving stories, knowledge and aspirations of Indigenous Women from all regions of the world.
What is Awana?
Awana is a process of exchange that strengthens the struggle for the individual and collective rights of Indigenous Women. Each meeting is an act of collective weaving, where participants share their experiences, reflect on the challenges and project their aspirations for the future.
The symbolism of weaving in Awana
Weaving is more than an ancestral technique: it is a metaphor for shared effort. Awana is structured in three key moments:
🔹 The Warp: It represents the participants and the theme of the month. The symbolic framework of the dialogue is established and the ancestors are recognized.
🔹 The Weft: Reflections and interventions that intertwine voices. Knowledge, testimonies and proposals are exchanged.
🔹The threads: A closing where learning is synthesized and future actions are projected.
How does Awana work?
📖 Each month a central theme is addressed, from the memory and achievements of the Indigenous Women's Movement, to the challenges and aspirations for the coming years.
🎤 The dialogues can be recorded in audios and notes, which will become part of our library and a podcast that amplifies these voices in the digital world.
🌎 The results of each meeting are shared on social networks, inviting global participation.
Make your own Awana!
Awana can be done anytime and anywhere. We invite you to record your encounter and send it to 📩 awana@iiwf.com to share it on our podcast and social networks.
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