Volunteer Anthropologist to Help Connect Rural Textile Communities in Argentina and China with Animana & Hecho por nosotros
This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Fellow. Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs that have been taken through a rigorous selection process, testing the quality of their ideas and character, to become part of the Ashoka Fellowship and Network.
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity
About The Affiliated Organization
Hecho por Nosotros (HxN) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) with consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), dedicated to driving systemic change. We believe in harnessing the power of the creative economy to transform society and create a more sustainable future.
The creative economy and the creative industries offer powerful tools that can serve as catalysts for societal transformation when aligned with our deepest human values. We collaborate with various stakeholders, including micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), artisans, designers, online sellers, marketing experts, big brands, economic corporations, media, and more.
We are seizing one of the greatest opportunities for impact – transforming the contemporary creative industry towards a more sustainable and ethical one. Adriana Marina, Ashoka Fellow and founder of Hecho por Nosotros, along with the social enterprise Animaná, have been leading the charge in advocating for change.
Together, we collaborate with over 80 organizations, including Ashoka, Globalizer, C&A; Foundation, Ikea Entrepreneurship, Fabric of Change, UN, UNESCO, Ashoka, UNIDO, UNECE, IDB Network, the European Union, as well as local governments and universities in Latin America, Africa, and international organizations that champion a sustainable and ethical world.
Job Description
Join us as a volunteer in a unique initiative connecting rural textile communities in Argentina and China. Together, we aim to preserve ancestral knowledge, promote sustainable textile practices, and foster international cooperation around sustainability and social innovation.
- Facilitate a deep understanding of rural textile communities, their traditions, and cultural values.
- Support the building of trustful relationships, conduct interviews and qualitative mapping of ancestral knowledge, and ensure that activities and workshops are culturally sensitive and respectful.
Volunteer Logistics
Estimated hours required per week: 10-15. The estimated duration of the project is: 3-6 months. This position is Virtual (Remote).
Language Requirements
English.
Desired Skills And Experience
Background or understanding of anthropology, ethnography, cultural studies, or related fields. Experience or familiarity with qualitative research methods. Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
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