Support ARPO: Become an ARPO Guardian

At the Archival and Research Project (ARPO), we are dedicated to the work of preserving and promoting India's rich, pluralistic cultural heritage. Many of our nation's most invaluable traditions—the songs of ancient tribes, the intricate stories of folk communities, the unique rhythms of indigenous music—stand at the precipice of oblivion. ARPO acts as a guardian of these legacies, ensuring they are not lost to time but actively celebrated and carried forward.

What's the Cause?

We believe that cultural identity is fundamental. Our cause is to:

• Document the Vanishing: Meticulously record oral traditions, rare performances, and unique art forms before they disappear.
• Empower the Custodians: Provide training, platforms, and sustainable livelihoods for tribal and folk artists, traditional craftspeople, enabling them to thrive.
• Restore Heritage: Conserve significant architectural landmarks that embody community history and cultural memory.
• Bridge Generations: Inspire young people to connect with, learn, and carry forward their ancestral traditions.

What Happens With Your Donation?

Every monthly contribution directly fuels our core projects:

• Earthlore Programme: Your support helps train young tribal musicians, providing them with professional skills and exposure. It also support documentation of vanishing tribal cultural traditions.
• LoreKeepers Project: Your generosity enables extensive fieldwork to document and digitize thousands of invaluable folk tales and songs.
• Community Engagement: Your support fosters workshops and programs that connect communities, promote cultural exchange, and raise awareness.

Join us in ensuring India's extraordinary heritage continues to resonate for generations.

Choose Your Guardian Level:

By becoming an ARPO Guardian, you commit to a sustained partnership that makes a lasting difference.

• Guardians of ARPO: Rs 650 per month
• Super Guardians: Rs 1500 per month
• Student Guardians: Rs 150 per month (for school and college students)

Benefits of Becoming an ARPO Guardian:

As a valued member of the ARPO Guardians program, you receive exclusive insights and opportunities:

• Exclusive Insights: Gain in-depth understanding of ARPO's work through special newsletters and invitations to exclusive virtual Townhalls with the ARPO team.
• Event Invites: Receive invitations to ARPO-hosted cultural events, performances, and project showcases.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Be the first to know about and participate in meaningful volunteering opportunities within our projects.
• 80G Tax Exemption: Receive an 80G tax exemption certificate for your contributions, as per Indian tax laws.
• Special Exclusive Gifts: Enjoy unique ARPO merchandise or special tokens of our appreciation, periodically sent as a thank you for your sustained support.

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Thank you for safeguarding India's living heritage.