PINGO's Forum

PINGO's Forum A national human rights organization advocating and promoting the rights of indigenous peoples.

The Pastoralists Indigenous Non Governmental Organizations’ Forum (PINGO's FORUM) is an advocacy coalition of indigenous peoples’ organizations who are currently 53, working in Tanzania for the rights of the marginalized indigenous pastoralists and Hunter-gatherers communities. It was established in 1994 by six pastoralists and hunter gatherers organizations in their struggle for land right and de

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PINGO’s Forum is a human rights and development network that seeks to advocate and support development of competencies on sustainable livelihoods of Pastoralists and hunter-gatherers communities in Tanzania. It endeavors to amplify the voices and foster the interests of pastoralists and hunter-gatherers by lobbying and advocating for change on good governance and human rights (social, economic, political and cultural rights); capacity building of member civil society organizations and other key stakeholders; and networking with like minded organizations with similar objectives with PINGO’s Forum or interested on Pastoralists and hunter-gathers livelihoods. Furthermore, PINGO’s Forum addresses Crosscutting issues of Gender, HIV/AIDS, Environment, and Climate Change

In 2025, PINGO’s Forum continued to defend Indigenous rights through 11+ litigation cases,supporting communities to seek...
24/08/2026

In 2025, PINGO’s Forum continued to defend Indigenous rights through 11+ litigation cases,
supporting communities to seek justice, protect their land, and challenge violations of their rights.

Some notable outcomes include:
Land Rights Protected

Wrongful Convictions Challenged

These are just some of the stories behind our 2025 impact

👉Read more in our 2025 Annual Impact Report: https://pingosforum.or.tz/annual-impact/

200,000+ people reached, both directly and indirectly, across all our programmes.Behind this number are communities, wom...
23/08/2026

200,000+ people reached, both directly and indirectly, across all our programmes.

Behind this number are communities, women, youth, Indigenous leaders, partners, and human rights defenders whose voices continue to shape our work.

Our 2025 Annual Impact Report highlights the work we have done together to advance Indigenous Peoples’ rights, strengthen communities, support livelihoods, promote gender and youth empowerment, protect land and natural resources, and amplify Indigenous voices at local, national, and international levels.

We are grateful to our members, partners, communities, and everyone who contributed to this journey. This impact belongs to all of us.

📖 Read our 2025 Annual Impact Report and explore the stories, achievements, and impact behind the numbers.

👉 Read the full 2025 Annual Impact https://pingosforum.or.tz/annual-impact/

Our 2025 Annual Impact Report is out now! We welcome you to explore the impact we have achieved with Indigenous Peoples ...
21/08/2026

Our 2025 Annual Impact Report is out now! We welcome you to explore the impact we have achieved with Indigenous Peoples across Tanzania, together with our valued partners, members, and everyone who has worked with us.

We sincerely appreciate your support and contributions in helping us advance the interests and rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The full report is available here. https://pingosforum.or.tz/annual-impact/ You can download it and explore our 2025 impact.

Last year, we handed over 100 modern beehives to each community in Domanga and Ngapapa, supporting Akiye and Hadzabe com...
14/08/2026

Last year, we handed over 100 modern beehives to each community in Domanga and Ngapapa, supporting Akiye and Hadzabe communities to strengthen beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood rooted in their culture and traditional knowledge.

For generations, honey has been an important source of food and income for Indigenous communities. However, climate change, land encroachment and displacement are increasingly threatening traditional livelihoods and access to natural resources.

Through the Indigenous Navigator project, community members were trained in modern beekeeping, hive management, honey harvesting and value addition. Over the past two weeks, we have been documenting the impact of this work. The communities have now harvested 350 kg of honey in Akiye and 300 kg in hadzabe

Part of the honey has been kept by families for food, while income generated from sales has been contributed to community funds and shared with groups for further investment and the management of beehives.

This is not just about honey. It is about keeping traditional knowledge alive, putting food on the table, creating income, and helping communities build livelihoods that work for them and their way of life.
Indigenous Navigator
International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, cultures and voices of Indigenous Peoples around the world.For Indigenous ...
09/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, cultures and voices of Indigenous Peoples around the world.

For Indigenous Peoples, our land is more than a place we live. It is our home, our history, our identity, and a source of life for generations.

At PINGO’s Forum, we continue to stand with Indigenous communities as they protect their land, culture, livelihoods and rights. We believe Indigenous Peoples must be at the table when decisions are made about their lives, communities and territories.

Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. ❤️

08/08/2026

In Sukuro Village, access to water was a daily struggle. Recently, hope was restored after PINGO’s Forum drilled a water well that will provide clean, reliable water to the community. More than 5,000 people are expected to benefit from this life-changing project.

This initiative is part of the Pastoralist Women Climate Adaptation Project (PAWoCAP), implemented by PINGO’s Forum with funding from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology.

TAARIFA KWA UMMA Kutokana na taarifa zinazopotosha zinazoendelea kusambazwa na baadhi ya vyombo vya habari kuhusu Kikao ...
31/07/2026

TAARIFA KWA UMMA

Kutokana na taarifa zinazopotosha zinazoendelea kusambazwa na baadhi ya vyombo vya habari kuhusu Kikao cha 48 cha Kamati ya Urithi wa Dunia ya UNESCO, PINGO’s Forum inapenda kuweka bayana ukweli kuhusu uamuzi wa UNESCO unaohusu Eneo la Hifadhi ya Ngorongoro.

Kamati ya Urithi wa Dunia ya UNESCO ilipitisha uamuzi wake tarehe 24 Julai 2026, huku tukio la pembeni (side event) lililoandaliwa na Serikali likifanyika tarehe 27 Julai 2026. Haya ni matukio mawili tofauti, na tukio hilo la pembeni si sehemu ya uamuzi rasmi wa UNESCO wala haliwezi kubadili maudhui ya uamuzi huo.

Tunaviomba vyombo vya habari na umma kwa ujumla kurejea Uamuzi Rasmi wa Kamati ya Urithi wa Dunia wa UNESCO 48 COM 7B.67 ili kupata taarifa sahihi na zinazotokana na nyaraka rasmi.

PUBLIC STATEMENT | Setting the Record Straight In response to misleading media reports regarding the 48th Session of the...
31/07/2026

PUBLIC STATEMENT | Setting the Record Straight

In response to misleading media reports regarding the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, PINGO’s Forum wishes to clarify the facts surrounding the UNESCO decision on the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The World Heritage Committee adopted its decision on 24 July 2026, while the government-organized side event took place on 27 July 2026. These are separate processes, and the side event does not constitute or alter the official UNESCO decision.

We call on the media and the public to refer to the official World Heritage Committee Decision 48 COM 7B.67 for accurate information.

PINGO’s Forum is proud to participate in the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of K...
27/07/2026

PINGO’s Forum is proud to participate in the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea, where we are amplifying the voices of Indigenous Peoples and advocating for a rights-based approach to World Heritage conservation.

Together with Indigenous representatives from around the world, we are calling for the recognition of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), meaningful participation in decision-making, respect for Indigenous knowledge systems, and the protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights in the management of World Heritage sites.

We also welcome the adoption of the Roadmap for Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ Engagement in the World Heritage Convention, an important milestone that will strengthen Indigenous participation and ensure Indigenous heritage values are better recognized within the implementation of the World Heritage Convention.

World Heritage cannot be protected by evicting or relocating the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. Protecting World Heritage means recognizing Indigenous rights, respecting Indigenous knowledge, and ensuring communities remain at the heart of conservation.

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Over the past five days, we participated in documenting the Eunoto ceremony in Olalaa, Loliondo. Eunoto is one of the mo...
22/07/2026

Over the past five days, we participated in documenting the Eunoto ceremony in Olalaa, Loliondo. Eunoto is one of the most significant rites of passage in Maasai culture, marking the transition of morans (warriors) into adulthood through the symbolic shaving ceremony.

Our documentation highlights the inseparable relationship between the Maasai people and their ancestral lands, showing how cultural identity, sacred sites, and traditional practices are deeply rooted in the landscapes that communities have cared for for generations.

At PINGO’s Forum, we are committed to documenting Indigenous cultures to inform policy, strengthen evidence-based research, preserve Indigenous knowledge for future generations, and demonstrate why securing Indigenous Peoples’ land rights is essential to protecting both cultural heritage and the ecosystems that sustain it. Through this work, we also seek to portray Indigenous cultures with dignity, accuracy, and respect.

Here are a few moments from the journey. The full documentary, exploring these connections and their significance, will be released in the coming weeks.

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Arusha
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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
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Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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