Programme
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Fieldwork rooted in trust.
Every project begins with the community whose knowledge it documents. Custody, consent and credit are written into our research protocol from the first conversation onwards.
The FAACCE Ecosystem · Initiative
FAACCE Global Research
Africa, in her own words.
Introduction
A continent-wide programme of scholarship, fieldwork and oral history — gathering, authenticating and publishing the cultural memory of Africa for institutions, schools and the public.
Our Mission
To establish a rigorous, ethical and openly accessible body of research on African heritage — produced primarily by African scholars, in partnership with communities, archives and the world's leading institutions.
Objectives
Four pillars of the programme.
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Field Research
Long-form fieldwork across all 54 nations, working with elders, custodians and indigenous communities.
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Oral Histories
A growing archive of recorded interviews, songs, proverbs and testimonies — translated and contextualised.
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Academic Partnerships
Joint chairs and fellowships with African and international universities.
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Open Publication
Peer-reviewed papers, monographs and the FAACCE Quarterly — published in print and open access.
Methodology
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Scholarship at museum standard.
Research is peer-reviewed by the FAACCE Curatorial Council and an international academic board, and published with full provenance, sources and translation notes.
Impact
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A library for the next generation.
Findings flow into the digital museum, school curricula, university courses and exhibitions — turning scholarship into something the public can stand in front of.
Gallery
Moments from the programme.
Get Involved
Partner with Global Research
Universities, archives, foundations and community organisations are invited to collaborate.
