Mabuiga!
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Welcome to the National Garifuna Council (NGC), the proud representative non-governmental organization (NGO) for the indigenous Garifuna people of Belize.
UNESCO Declaration
On May 18th 2001, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, proclaimed the Garifuna Language, Music and Dance a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Join today to safeguard our legacy and co-create sustainable opportunities for our beloved Garinagu across Belize and the diaspora.
Help future-proof our culture while driving community impact. Volunteer your expertise, mentor youth, or sponsor programs that advance language, arts, heritage, and economic empowerment.
Our mission is to preserve, strengthen, and advance Garifuna culture while driving inclusive economic development for our people.
GARIFUNA SETTLEMENT DAY 2025
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2025 Theme
Wabaronguoun lidan Garifunaduau: iunrahei warasan, agahabuda lun sansiguau, inebesei lun wanichigu.
Garifuna Moving Forward: Honoring Tradition, Embracing Change, Strengthening Identity.