About Us
"Ethnomad", home to Fading Cultures Magazine, is a global initiative dedicated to celebrating and preserving the world’s most extraordinary cultural traditions through evocative storytelling and breathtaking visuals. At Ethnomad, we develop impactful projects, conduct in-depth research, provide consultancies, and deliver workshops that support minorities, displaced, Indigenous, tribal, and traditional communities. Much of our fieldwork feeds into our flagship publication, "Fading Cultures Magazine", and reflects our commitment to safeguarding traditional ways of life, language and connection to nature.
"Fading Cultures Magazine" brings stories of resilience and beauty from communities facing the challenges of modernisation, conservation, and development. We document and celebrate the artistry, traditions, and unique ways of life that define humanity’s cultural richness and deserve to be seen and preserved. Every subscription and sale of Fading Cultures Magazine directly supports field projects, empowering communities to protect their heritage, sustain livelihoods, and build brighter futures for future generations.
Contact us for consultancies, project support, highlighting a campaign, or sharing stories that need to be told.
Tom Corcoran
PhD, MSc, BSc, MM, ACP
Tom is a Conservation Ethnographer, Humanitarian, Global Explorer, and Writer who weaves traditional knowledge and cultural heritage into community-based projects while documenting vivid narratives. Born in Ireland, Tom grew up in Australia, where he developed a deep appreciation for biodiversity and traditional ways of life, which guided his career in cultural heritage conservation and humanitarian work. His work spans from restoring heritage buildings and sites in conflict reconstruction and disaster to working in community-based eco-tourism and living heritage across the globe from Australia to Indonesia, Madagascar, South Korea, Bhutan, Europe, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Lebanon, Tunisia, Algeria, and across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tom's academic journey is a testament to his dedication and expertise. He holds an MM and ACP from Australia, a BSc and MSc from UCC and UCD in Ireland, and a PhD from Birmingham University in the UK. His professional experience includes managing large-scale private sector projects to leading humanitarian and development projects with the United Nations and INGOs as well as advising and training government departments in cultural heritage, tourism and vernacular architecture. As a National Geographic Global Explorer, his work in Indonesia has received accolades from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (ECOA). Tom also received the FORD Awards for Conservation and Development for his work in Madagascar.
As the project manager, writer, and editor at the Fading Cultures Project, Tom is dedicated to illuminating the stories of remote communities,' supporting and documenting their life stories and traditions, and celebrating the enduring connections between humanity, cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and the world around us.
Jasmine San Jose - Aniukova
Jasmine is a seasoned global explorer with a background in Business Administration and Tourism and is the driving force behind the promotions and marketing strategy at ETHNOMAD and the Fading Cultures Magazine. Born in the Philippines, she embarked on her journey of discovery at a young age, leaving her homeland to pursue a career that would span continents and oceans. Over the past decade, Jasmine has navigated the world aboard cruisers and sailboats, immersing herself in the vibrant diversity of cultures, landscapes, and traditions.
From the bustling markets of Southeast Asia to the tranquil shores of the Mediterranean, Jasmine has cultivated a unique understanding of the intricate threads that weave humanity together. Her global perspective is deeply personal—her own family’s story reflects a beautiful diversity, with roots in the Philippines and connections across three continents, scattered between Eastern Europe and the United States.
Jasmine’s experiences have instilled in her a profound appreciation for the world’s cultural richness, making her a vital advocate for the ETHNOMAD mission to document, preserve, and celebrate traditions at risk of fading away. Her work draws inspiration from her love of storytelling and her belief that every culture, no matter how small or remote, has lessons to teach about resilience, identity, and humanity’s shared journey.
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