Volunteer Ethnologist – Chinese & Latin American Cultural Relations with Animana & Hecho por nosotros
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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. Ashoka Fellows take on the challenges of building innovative system change ideas to make and spread social impact in a world wrought with challenges. They refuse to let the ‘impossible’ stand in their way to creating a better world.
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. Our mission is to provide access and resources for the next generation to experience the interconnectedness between individuals, the world, nature, and business, while fostering systemic change within the framework of the creative economy.
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. Building upon these principles, the creative industries have the potential to generate wealth and employment through the creation and exploitation of intellectual property.
At Hecho por Nosotros, we collaborate with various stakeholders, including MSMEs, artisans, designers, online sellers, marketing experts, big brands, economic corporations, media, and more. We acknowledge the close ties between the creative economy and the world of arts, inspiring us with audacious and creative designs. We recognize that current business models often perpetuate human exploitation, contemporary slavery, and have a significant environmental impact. We are transforming the contemporary creative industry toward a more sustainable and ethical one.
Adriana Marina, Ashoka Fellow and founder of Hecho por Nosotros (Made By Us), along with the social enterprise Animaná, have been leading the charge in advocating for change. 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 (with a focus on Ghana and Nigeria), and international organizations that champion a sustainable and ethical world. We connect entrepreneurs, academics, craftsmen, students, citizens, NGOs, INGOs, countries, multilateral organizations, producers, cooperatives, and more to share information and perspectives for a sustainable creative economy. Our goal is to develop sustainable value chains, promote local natural fibers, and support communities through a bottom-up and geographical approach. We are incorporating principles of blockchain and decentralized finance into our tools and leveraging digital innovations for sustainable grassroots initiatives.
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Job Description
Join us as a volunteer in a unique initiative connecting rural textile communities in Argentina and China. We aim to preserve ancestral knowledge, promote sustainable textile practices, and foster international cooperation around sustainability and social innovation. As an Ethnologist, you will analyze cultural bridges between Chinese and Latin American practices to promote authentic co-creation.
Main Tasks:
- Conduct comparative analysis of Chinese and Latin American (particularly Argentinian) cultural practices.
- Help identify similarities, differences, and potential cultural bridges, promoting authentic co-creation between communities.
- Provide insights to guide culturally respectful collaboration and project design.
Volunteer Logistics
Estimated hours required per week: 10-15
Estimated duration of the project: 3-6 months
Location: Virtual (Remote)
Language Requirements
English
Desired Skills And Experience
- Background in ethnology, anthropology, intercultural studies, or related fields.
- Familiarity with both Chinese and Latin American cultural contexts.
- Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives.
- Fluency in English.
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