• Preserving and Sharing Lived Knowledge

    Documentation, Curatorial Practices, and Community Engagement to ensure that the wisdom, stories, and expertise of critical voices are honored and archived.

  • Documenting Lived Experiences

    We focus on capturing the nuanced stories of elders, women, healers, and practitioners to ensure their knowledge is not lost.

    Curating Contextual Wisdom

    Our approach emphasizes the importance of context, allowing us to present knowledge as dynamic and relational.

    Preserving Unarchived Knowledge

    By actively seeking out and preserving voices that typically remain unheard, we contribute to a richer understanding of our shared histories.
  • Our Guiding Principles

    At The Maarifa Project, our values shape every aspect of our work, fostering a deep respect for knowledge as a living entity.

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    Relational Knowledge

    We believe that knowledge is best understood in relation to the communities and contexts from which it emerges. This perspective informs our documentation practices.
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    Embodied Wisdom

    Recognizing that lived experience carries profound insights, we prioritize the voices of those who practice their knowledge in real-world settings.
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    Contextual Preservation

    Our commitment to preserving knowledge is rooted in the understanding that it is often contextual and ephemeral, requiring careful stewardship.
  • Recent Highlights from The Maarifa Project

    Explore the latest activities and reflections as we continue our mission of preserving lived knowledge.