The example of the Negrito shows how relatively small projects can have a big impact (read more here). The Rutu Foundation supports the work of Jenne de Beer with the Negrito in the Philippines. Would you like to help? With your contribution (monthly or one-off), we can achieve the following: 1) Printing ‘Negrito…

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Report of a Rutu Foundation ‘Evening at the Lloyd Hotel’ Amsterdam, April 16, 2015 by Tamara Sijlbing Culture, language, biodiversity, and honey were brought together at the lecture ‘Hunting and Gathering in the Philippine rainforest: for children too?’ which was organised by the Rutu Foundation. Curious about the connection? Please read on, because…

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The 21st of February marks the 15th anniversary of International Mother Language Day. The theme this year is ‘Inclusion in and through Education: Languages Matter’. The Rutu Foundation asked bilingual friends all over the world to share what their mother language mean to them. How did an indigenous community in Suriname celebrate the…

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