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Independent Project

Support GnawaWorld

Help preserve and share Gnawa heritage with the world

What is GnawaWorld?

GnawaWorld is an independent project managed by one person in Morocco. It shares Gnawa culture through articles, artist profiles, and instrument guides in English and French.

GnawaWorld is not a registered charity, academic institution, or government entity. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by UNESCO. Gnawa was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list in 2019.

Where Your Contribution Goes

Research, writing, and editorial work

Producing well-researched content about Gnawa history, music, and traditions

Photography and field documentation

Documenting artists, instruments, and ceremonies with proper consent

Translation and content production

Making content accessible in multiple languages

Server hosting and website maintenance

Keeping the platform online, fast, and accessible to everyone

Contribute to GnawaWorld

One-time contribution. You will choose your final amount on Ko-fi.

Suggested amounts

$5 USD
$10 USD
$20 USD
Contribute via Ko-fi

Payments are processed securely by Ko-fi and its available payment providers. GnawaWorld does not store your payment information.

Other Ways to Help

Share our articles with friends and on social media

Word of mouth helps us reach a wider audience

Purchase our digital guide

Browse The Bazaar for authentic instruments

Transparency

Contributions go toward the project's operating and documentation costs listed above. They are voluntary and are not tax-deductible. They do not grant ownership or contractual rights. For refund inquiries, contact the address below.

Updates on the work funded by contributions will be shared when available.

For questions about contributions, contact contact@gnawaworld.com. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.