Rescue of ancestral knowledge: Linkage Project, Faculty of Pedagogy Universidad Luis Vargas Torres-Esmeraldas

The objective of this outreach project, developed at the Faculty of Pedagogy-University Luis Vargas Torres in Esmeraldas, is to rescue and preserve ancestral knowledge of the Afro-Smeraldas culture, which has a deep-rooted cultural tradition, whose knowledge, transmitted through generations, is currently threatened to be lost into oblivion due to the lack of recognition and the advances of globalization. The objective is to promote its preservation and appreciation, while training university students for the development of pedagogical practices linked to society. The methodology of action research, empirical, with a qualitative approach of bibliographic review, allowed gathering the information to present this article; establishing as a result the valuation of the Afro-Smeraldean culture in the university community, allowing to acquire an understanding of the importance of cultural diversity, equity and inclusion. Finally, this linkage project is significant for the promotion and preservation of Afro-Esmeraldean ancestral knowledge, contributing to the educational and cultural development of the province of Esmeraldas, strengthening the relationship and transmission of knowledge between academia and society; therefore, the continuity of this initiative is essential to ensure the preservation of this invaluable cultural treasure for future generations.