FolkSage
Local Knowledge Documentation Platform is an open-source initiative to collect, preserve, and share indigenous and community-based knowledge. It empowers locals to document traditions, skills, and cultural practices, ensuring valuable wisdom is accessible for future generations.
Overview
In every community, there is a treasure trove of knowledge—traditional practices, local remedies, farming techniques, folk stories, and cultural wisdom. However, much of this knowledge is at risk of being lost as generations move forward. Our Local Knowledge Documentation Platform (LKD) is designed to preserve, organize, and share this invaluable wisdom through an open-source, community-driven approach.
What the Platform Will Do
Collect Local Knowledge – Allow people to contribute their knowledge in the form of text, images, audio, and video.
Organize Information – Categorize knowledge based on region, topic, and tradition for easy access.
Verify & Curate – Ensure the authenticity of knowledge through community review and expert validation.
Provide Open Access – Make information freely available to everyone while respecting cultural sensitivities.
Encourage Community Engagement – Enable discussions, collaborations, and storytelling to keep knowledge alive.
Implementation Plan for the Local Knowledge Documentation Platform (LKD)
We are developing the LKD project using a fully open-source and self-hosted approach to ensure flexibility and data ownership. Below is the structured implementation plan and the tools we will be using:
1. Frontend Development
Languages & Frameworks: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Styling: Tailwind CSS for a modern and responsive UI
2. Backend Development
Technology: PHP
Hosting: Free hosting services like InfinityFree
3. Database Management
Database: Self-hosted Supabase (PostgreSQL)
Reason: Provides real-time data synchronization and open-source flexibility
4. Authentication
Tool: Firebase Authentication
Purpose: Secure user authentication and access control