COPACSO [Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organizations]
Who is COPACSO? 
COPACSO was formed in 2005 as coalition of pastoralist civil society organizations working across the cattle corridor, right from the South- Western part of Uganda, through the Central, to the North Eastern tip of the country.
COPACSO was formed to provide a platform for civil society organizations to engage with policy formulation and advocacy for the recognition of pastoralism as a way of life and the right of pastoralists to benefit from national and local resources.
COPACSO is constituted by over 20 NGOs/CSOs (Both local and International) working on pastoralism and agro-pastoralism in Uganda. Her action priorities include; Policy analysis and Research, Information sharing and Communication, Advocacy and Networking, and Organisational Development.
COPACSO Vision/Goal: To achieve national policy and local practices, that enhance capabilities and improve the welfare of pastoralists in Uganda.
COPACSO Mission: To enable members share experiences and capabilities in order to strengthen Pastoral advocacy
COPACSO Strategic Values and Principles:
- Honesty
- Democratic Governance
- Accountability and Transparency
- Gender Equality
- Supporting participation of pastoralists to represent themselves
- Non-discrimination based on gender, ethnicity and cultural practices
- Nurturing the spirit of voluntarism
- Recognition and upholding of Pastoralism as a way of life
- Recognition of the rights of pastoralists
- Nurturing respect for different view points
- Giving voice to the marginalized and vulnerable pastoral communities
Current Actions a) Engaging with and Influencing the Rangelands Management Policy
> Pastoralists and Agro-Pastoralist Communities in Uganda
b) Creating a Vibrant and Informed policy process on pastoralist and pastoralist issues in which representatives from pastoralist and agro-pastoralist areas play a central role
c) Developing COPACSO into a strong and sustainable coalition able to champion pastoralist and agro-pastoralist concerns
For further information, please feel encouraged to contact:
Martin Orem
Coordinator COPACSO
+256772361287, morem@ulaug.org, copacso@ulaug.org
