Meet COPACSO Members & Networks
COPACSO is a membership organisation of pastoralist organizations in the greater cattle corridor of Uganda. We unite diverse organizations representing the interests and rights of pastoralist communities in Uganda. Together, we advocate for sustainable development, land rights, and climate change adaptation, as well as fostering economic growth for pastoralists in Uganda and beyond.
Our Esteemed Members
COPACSO is composed of diverse member organizations that represent the interests and rights of pastoralists across Uganda. These organizations are key players in advocating for sustainable pastoralist development.
Basongora Group for Justice and Human Rights
Advocating for human rights for the Basongora pastoralists.
Dynamic Agro Pastoral Development Organisation
Supporting agro-pastoral initiatives for sustainable livelihoods.
Cattle Corridor Development and Management Initiative
Fostering sustainable development and management of cattle corridors.
Greater North Parliamentary Forum
Advocating for policies that address the needs of pastoralists in Northern Uganda.
Jie Community Animal Health Workers Association
Supporting veterinary services and animal health in pastoralist communities.
Kotido Peace Initiative
Fostering peace and conflict resolution among pastoralist communities.
Matheniko Development Forum
Promoting sustainable development and social justice in the Matheniko community.
Mbarara Development Agency
Supporting local livelihoods and pastoralist communities in Mbarara.
Nakasongola Pastoralist Association
Advocating for the rights and livelihoods of pastoralists in Nakasongola.
Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa
Promoting environmental sustainability and pastoralist livelihoods in the Horn of Africa.
Pastoralist Women Alliance on Breaking Cultural Chains
Empowering women in pastoralist communities and advocating for gender equality.
RiamiRiam Civil Society Network
Strengthening civil society networks to advocate for pastoralist rights and development.
Warrior Squad Foundation
Empowering youth in pastoralist communities through education and advocacy.
Networks and Institutions
COPACSO is part of various networks and institutions that amplify its work and advocacy for the rights and development of pastoralist communities. These collaborations enable knowledge exchange, resource sharing, and collective action at local, national, and regional levels.
Coalition of European Lobbies for Eastern African Pastoralism (CELEP)
CELEP is a coalition of European organizations working in partnership with pastoralist organizations in Eastern Africa to advocate for their rights and development.
Pastoralist Knowledge Hub of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
The Pastoralist Knowledge Hub is a platform that compiles technical knowledge on pastoralism and provides a space for dialogue and alliance building.
World Alliance for Mobile and Indigenous Peoples (WAMIP)
COPACSO chairs the Eastern Africa chapter of WAMIP, a global alliance advocating for the rights of mobile and indigenous peoples.
Dryland Learning and Capacity Building Initiative (DLCI)
DLCI is focused on promoting resilience in dryland areas through capacity building and awareness on key issues affecting pastoralists.
Greater North Parliamentary Forum (GNPF)
The GNPF is a forum of MPs from the Karamoja and greater north regions of Uganda, advocating for policies that address the needs of pastoralists.
East and South African Pastoralist Network
This network brings together pastoralist organizations from across East and South Africa to build advocacy frameworks and collaborate on key issues affecting pastoralists.
East African Community (EAC) and African Union
COPACSO is involved in policy initiatives at the EAC and African Union levels to ensure that pastoralists’ needs and resilience are integrated into regional frameworks.