The Indigenous alphabet book project, addressing the Talaandig community, has successfully contributed to the preservation and revitalisation of their indigenous Binukid language. The initiative involved the printing and distribution in three Talaandig schools of 337 copies of a book featuring the Binukid alphabet, which has had a tangible impact on language retention and cultural enthusiasm among the community children and youth.
The book has become a crucial teaching instrument for teachers and learning resource for both children and youth. In addition, the book has stimulated interest and participation among youth in their traditional customs; they have completed and graduated from indigenous schools, where traditional cultural knowledge and practices are safeguarded.
In addition, it has given a sense of pride and belonging, reducing tensions that arise from cultural marginalisation, and countered historical injustices where indigenous languages and cultures were suppressed. The beneficiary project embraced the book with a thanksgiving celebration and a graduation ceremony.
People being served
People being served : People who are marginalised
Age group : Adults 26-60, Children 0-17, Seniors 61-99, Young people 18-25
Number of participants : 251-500
Schedule
Project status : Ongoing
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Society presence : Philippines
Focus of the project : People
JPIC Imperative : Transforming and Being Transformed
UN Sustainable Development Goals : 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, 17 Partnerships for the Goals, 3 Good Health and Well being, 4 Quality Education, 5 Gender Equality
