Welcome to OPDP - Ogiek Peoples' Development Program

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We support Indigenous
Peoples

Ogiek Peoples' Development Program (OPDP) is
a Kenyan organisation dedicated to promoting,
protecting and defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights.

About us

We advocate, document
and empower

The key drivers for change in OPDP's
work are documentation, advocacy
and empowerment of Indigenous Peoples.

Focus Area

Promotion of good
GOVERNANCE

OPDP aims at safeguarding community
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OPDP is a Kenyan human rights organisation dedicated to promoting, protecting and defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights.

Ogiek Peoples’ Development Program (OPDP) is a Kenya based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 1999 and registered in 2001. It was formed by Ogiek elders, opinion leaders and professionals after long
land historical injustices that deprived the Ogiek community off their rights as Kenyan citizens.

Vision:

An empowered indigenous community that embraces equality and diversity.

Mission

OPDP exists to promote and advocate for the participation, self-determination and human rights of the members of the Ogiek community and Indigenous Peoples for sustainable development.

Core Values

The context of bringing social change in addressing the human rights of the Indigenous Peoplesshall be on the following core values: Quality, Integrity, Inclusivity, Respect, and Diversity

Overall Goal

To improve and enhance the attainment of inclusive and of equal opportunity in the economic, social, cultural, and political conditions of the indigenous communities

Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Defenders at risk

Ogiek Peoples’ Development Program (OPDP) is a Kenyan based Non-Governmental

Organization (NGO) founded in 1999 and registered by the Kenyan Government in 2001. It was formed by the typical Ogiek elders, opinion leaders, and professionals after long historical injustices that deprived Ogiek community of their rights as Kenyan citizens.

OPDP work is centered on promoting the recognition and identity of Ogiek culture, participation and inclusion of community in all sectors of development, championing for land rights, ensuring environmental protection, and overall sustainable development.

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OPDP'S WORK

We focus on defending Indigenous Peoples’ land rights, promoting inclusion in climate action and participation in local and international decision-making processes.

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We focus on defending Indigenous Peoples’ land rights, promoting inclusion in climate action and participation in local and international decision-making processes.