We are the Eastern and Southern Africa Pastoralist Network (ESAPN)
A regional umbrella organization and advocacy hub headquartered in Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda. We serve as a unifying platform for pastoralist civil society organizations, networks, and community-based groups across two major African regions.
Legal Recognition of Pastoralism
We advocate for formal laws recognizing pastoralism as a modern economic sector, ensuring its integration into national and regional frameworks.
Land and Resource Rights
We secure communal rangelands by advocating for collective land titles and protecting vital cross-border migratory corridors for sustainable livestock mobility.
Access to Public Services
We champion “mobility-friendly” infrastructure, advocating for mobile schools, nomadic healthcare, and strategic water points tailored to the pastoralist lifestyle.
Regional and Global Engagement
We bridge grassroots communities with the African Union and United Nations, equipping members with evidence-based data to influence policy agendas.
Indigenous and Minority Protection
We defend the cultural heritage and ancestral lands of marginalized pastoralist groups, ensuring women and youth participate in governance processes.
The strength of our Partnerships
Our strength is in our unity. ESAPN boasts of a powerful network of partners and collaborators
Our Regional Presence
ESAPN serves as a unified advocacy platform for millions of pastoralists across Eastern and Southern Africa. By bridging national borders, we ensure that mobile communities have a voice in policy-making, land rights, and climate resilience at both the national and AU levels
Voices from the Field
Voices from the Field
The Nairobi gathering reignited an Afro-centric agenda for rangeland management in the face of climate change.
Mupenyu Mberi
Grazing Concepts, Zimbabwe.
Strong pastoral networks are essential for enhancing youth-led grassroots resilience.
Angol John Mark
Youth Pastoralist, Uganda.
ESAPN bridges the gap between grassroots struggles and global policy arenas.
Dr. Florence Nherera-Chokuda
National Livestock Farmers Association, South Africa.