Omnya Foundation’s Role in Safeguarding Global Heritage

The Omnya Foundation, led by Rani Vanouska T. Modely, is dedicated to safeguarding global heritage and fostering cultural dialogue. Through initiatives like the Football World Heritage Organization, it promotes unity, celebrates diversity, and ensures traditions remain a bridge between communities, shaping a more connected and peaceful future.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
In today's rapidly changing world, cultural heritage faces new challenges
from globalization to conflict and climate change. The traditions, stories
and practices that connect us risk being forgotten. The Omnia Foundation,
founded by Ronnie Venusk t Modeley, is dedicated to ensuring
these treasures are not only preserved, but also celebrated as

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a vital part of humanity's shared identity. Protecting what we share.
At its core, the Omnia Foundation works to safeguard global
heritage by highlighting its universal value. Heritage is not just
about monuments or artifacts. It includes traditions, languages, and practices
that have been passed down for generations. By protecting these,

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the Foundation ensures future generations inherit a sense of identity
and belonging, promoting dialogue between cultures, Cultural preservation is more
than safeguarding the past. It's about creating connections in the present.
The Omnia Foundation encourages dialogue between different communities, reminding us
that heritage can be a bridge rather than a boundary.

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Through cross cultural exchange, people gain a deeper understanding of
one another, breaking down stereotypes, and building mutual respect. Football
is a symbol of unity. One of the foundation's most
recognized initiatives is through the Football World Heritage Organization, also
led by Roni Venusketi Modeley. This effort seeks to have

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football recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The goal
is not only to honor the game, but also to
acknowledge its role as a universal language. With its ability
to bring together people from two hundred and eleven FIFA nations,
football becomes a cultural force for solidarity, echoing the foundation's
message of one Ball, one World. A mission for the future,

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the Omnia Foundation's work goes beyond preservation. It looks toward
the future. By championing both heritage protection and culture dialogue,
the foundation promotes peace, unity and resilience in a divided world.
It reminds us that what we inherit is not just
ours to keep, but ours to share.