The Kivu Stream Digital Heritage Framework

A repeatable methodology for documenting, preserving, mapping, and presenting family histories, migration journeys, and cultural heritage.

How the Framework Works

Every heritage project begins with people, places, and stories. Our framework helps transform memories, relationships, migration experiences, photographs, and oral histories into meaningful digital heritage resources.

Phase 1: People

Identify the individuals who belong to the story.

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Phase 2: Relationships

Document family, community, and historical connections.

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Phase 3: Research Questions

Turn unknown information into actionable research tasks.

Phase 4: Heritage Archive

Preserve photographs, interviews, stories, and historical sources that connect people to their heritage.

Phase 5: Geography & GIS

Document locations, migration journeys, and geographic relationships that shape family and community histories

Phase 6: Heritage Presentation

Transform research into accessible family trees, StoryMaps, maps, timelines, reports, and digital heritage experiences.

Heritage Outputs

Family Heritage

Migration Heritage

Community Heritage

Our Core Principle

People + Places + Stories = Digital Heritage

Heritage is created where people, places, and stories intersect. Every Kivu Stream project is designed to preserve those connections and make them accessible to future generations.