Our Mission, Vision & Objectives

Our Vision:

"We envision a culture-tolerant society in which indigenous peoples peacefully co-exist with other communities and actively participate in and influence development programmes.

Our Mission:

"We work to promote the participation and engagement of indigenous peoples in national processes to achieve cultural tolerance, social equity and appreciation of diversity”.

Our Objectives:

  • To promote appreciation, acceptance and value of indigenous peoples culture
  • To strengthen the capacity of indigenous peoples to advocate for and attain their cultural, social and economic rights as provided for in local, national, regional and international law
  • To empower indigenous peoples' communities to maintain sustainable livelihoods and environment friendly practices in promotion of self-reliance
  • To build the  capacity of state and non-state actors to appreciate the value of incorporating indigenous peoples culture  in decision making such as the value of their indigenous knowledge in conservation, climate change adaptation and traditional medicines
  • To combat attempts to exploit indigenous peoples' cultural, social and economic resources without prior, informed and free consent; adequate compensation for losses; and equitable sharing of resultant benefits
  • To build the capacity of Indigenous Peoples Foundation to effectively work with indigenous peoples towards attaining their cultural and other human rights

Our Core Values:

  • Respect: We are attentive and considerate with special regard for the inherent dignity of all people
  • Responsive: We are responsive to the challenges that affect indigenous peoples and endeavor to jointly find timely and appropriate solutions to these
  • Integrity and Accountability: We are accountable for the quality of our job performance and the responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us
  • Unity in Diversity: We create an environment that nurtures and encourages human diversity
  • Gender Equity: We ensure equal participation of men and women in all our areas of operation

Our Purpose:

With input from knowledgeable members of the communities to whom we serve, we define and implement indigenous peoples priorities for economic, social and cultural development and environmental protection, based on their traditional cultures, knowledge and practices, and the implementation of their inherent right to self-determination. We take pride in indigenous peoples cultural practices and build on these through documentation, publications, workshops and cultural concerts to promote cultural diversity, peace and tolerance. 

Through our projects, our members are empowered with skills necessary for promotion and protection of their cultural rights and heritage. We help create awareness on how indigenous peoples and other marginalized groups can effectively participate in governance and how this participation can result into sustainable livelihoods. 

Our Purpose

With input from knowledgeable members of the communities to whom we serve, we define and implement indigenous peoples priorities for economic, social and cultural development and environmental protection, based on their traditional cultures, knowledge and practices, and the implementation of their inherent right to self-determination.

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