TIPD Kenya

Founded in 2019, TIPD Kenya is a non-governmental organisation based in Lodwar, Kenya working on environment & climate, human rights, education +2 more.

TIPD Kenya (Turkana Indigenous People action for Development) is an indigenous-led non-profit organisation based in Lodwar, northwestern Kenya. Founded in 2019 and registered in 2023 as an Indigenous People Organisation with the department of social development, it works to protect Indigenous land rights, promote equitable development, and preserve the cultural heritage of the Turkana people. Its activities include climate change adaptation for pastoralist communities, education access for pastoralist children, traditional knowledge revitalisation, and research-led advocacy. The organisation states that its board is made up of Indigenous pastoralist individuals and that it uses a bottom-up approach in which women, youth and elders help identify needs, shape programmes and evaluate outcomes.