Oral Histories Archiving

Preserving spoken heritage by recording and digitally safeguarding stories of indigenous elders across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Project Objectives

Document 50+ endangered oral traditions by 2026 through verified audio-visual recordings.

Collaborate with 50+ elders and community leaders to ensure cultural accuracy.

Develop interactive digital archive with multilingual metadata.

Combining field research, digital archiving, and community engagement to preserve these stories for future generations.

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Our teams travel to remote villages to record elders in their native languages using high-resolution audio-visual equipment.

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Each recording is meticulously tagged with geolocation, linguistic notes, and cultural context.

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The collection is made accessible online with interactive search tools and community-approved access controls.

Testimonials and quotes from elders who have shared their stories with us.

Jengo Ndogo, Maasai Elder

Tanzania

"When you record our stories, you don't just save words. You plant a garden where our children can walk with their roots."

Ahmed Saleh, Tuareg Storyteller

Niger

"The wind carries our words now with the help of these machines. My grandchildren will hear my voice from the stars."

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