Our story
Institute of Pastoralism Development and Research
IPDR was founded by development practitioners and animal health professionals who saw the need for an institution rooted in Turkana's pastoralist communities. Edit this text in the admin panel to tell your full story: when and why IPDR was founded, key milestones and the people behind the work.
What drives us
Mission, vision and values
Our mission
To champion sustainable development among pastoralist communities through innovative research, advocacy, and integrated programs that address pastoralism-related challenges in Kenya and the Horn of Africa.
Our vision
A transformed pastoralist society that thrives in harmony with its environment, resilient to challenges, and inclusive of diverse socio-economic opportunities.
Core values
- Community ownership
- Integrity and accountability
- Respect for indigenous knowledge
- Animal welfare
- Collaboration
- Evidence-based action
- South Sudan
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Ethiopia
Where we work
Countries we work in
IPDR works with pastoralist communities in Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda and Ethiopia. Our main field base is in Turkana County, Kenya, with offices in Lodwar and Nakuru, and we reach herders and families in remote rangelands where services are hardest to access.
- South Sudan
- Kenya (offices in Lodwar, Turkana County and Nakuru)
- Uganda
- Ethiopia
In the field
Our work in pictures
Our partners
Community events
Working with communities and leaders
Our events bring herders, local administration, partners and IPDR staff together.
Work with us
Volunteer, partner or support our programmes.