About Us

An NGO with ECOSOC status since 2013.

Who We Are?

The Pastoralists Indigenous Non-Governmental Organizations Forum (PINGOs Forum), founded in 1994 and registered in 1996, is Tanzania’s leading Indigenous Peoples rights coalition. With a network of over 53 civil society organizations, the PINGOs Forum is a dynamic national platform advocating for the rights and self-determination of pastoralists, hunter-gatherers, and other Indigenous communities.

Today, the PINGOs Forum champions community-led development, legal empowerment, land and resource rights, and environmental justice, amplifying Indigenous voices at local, national, and international levels. The Forum’s work aligns with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It plays a catalytic role in shaping policy, influencing legislation, and challenging systemic marginalization through litigation, dialogue, and grassroots mobilization.

Vision

A just, resilient, and peaceful society where Indigenous pastoralists and hunter-gatherers thrive. Exercise full self-determination and enjoy equal rights, dignity, and sustainable livelihoods.

Mission

To enable Indigenous pastoralist and hunter-gatherer communities to claim and exercise their human, land, and resource rights through advocacy, legal empowerment, participatory development, and strategic partnerships.

Our Purpose

To serve as a transformative force that connects grassroots voices with global movements, advocating for climate justice, cultural preservation, and inclusive governance. PINGOs Forum works to dismantle systemic discrimination, build collective Indigenous agency, and ensure that policies, laws, and practices recognize and respect Indigenous Peoples as equal partners in Tanzania’s and Africa’s future.

Core Values

Our Core Values

Passion: We are motivated, committed, and persistent in building a just Indigenous Peoples Society.
Integrity: We operate with ethical principles of fairness and honesty and hold ourselves accountable to high standards of conduct in securing the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Non-Partisan: We are impartial in engaging with our stakeholders and addressing the needs of our constituencies. We are open to working with anyone who shares our values and vision for a just and peaceful Indigenous Peoples society.
Growth: We continuously learn, adapt, and improve our approaches to better serve our constituencies; our gut feelings influence our decision in defense of the rights of Indigenous Peoples as the source of evolution as an institution.
Openness: We value transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration and are open to diverse perspectives and ideas.
Security: We prioritize the safety and society of our staff, partners, and constituencies and take appropriate measures to ensure a secure work environment.

The PINGOs Forum also works under the following:

Justice and Equity – We pursue fairness and inclusion in all governance systems.
Integrity and Accountability – We uphold transparency and ethical leadership.
Courage and Persistence – We confront injustices with determination and resilience.
Community Centeredness – We listen to and elevate grassroots priorities.
Innovation and Learning – We adapt and evolve to meet emerging challenges.

#EMPOWER INDIGENOUS VOICES

Empowering Indigenous communities to thrive on their own lands.

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