Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations

COPACSO is a membership organisation committed to fostering sustainable development of pastoralists in Uganda.

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

The 2 game changing digital platforms unveiled by Gastone at the digital entrepreneurship training are #EcoTV that amplifies indigenous voices thru digital storytelling & #EcoMart which connects pastoralist communities to global markets for Agroecological products. @TrustAfrica

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

Our National Level  Policy Dialogue on #Rangelandsandpastoralism went well at Fairway hotel Kampala thanks to NLC, ACC, ESAPN and @copacso.
The objective of the Dialogue is to validate a policy brief on issues of Rangelands and Pastoralism in Uganda
@christensenfund
@SVCF

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

First work on mindset if you want to get results
#iyrp2026

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

@Pastoralists want recognition of their role in climate resilience, support for women-led conservation efforts and policies backed by local evidence. This came out clearly last week in #Karamoja while validating TAPE research results supported by @FAO.

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

We have completed our engagement with members of parliament in South Sudan. We also signed an Mou to establishes collaboration with them to advance #pastoralism not only in S. Sudan but also in the region through improved #policies.
#IYRP
#Climatechange
#resilience

[Oxfam in Uganda @OxfaminUganda]

#InternationalWomensDay2026

▶️When justice fails, women pay the price.
🔴Without justice, rights are just words.
🧩With justice, rights become power.

Oxfam stands with women’s movements in Uganda and worldwide and will continue to work with the government for Equality. Rights. Justice. Action. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

#IWD2026

@Oxfam|@newsfromoxfam|@OxfaminAfrica |@ShantyFrancis|@FatiHassane @oxfamgb

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

#HappeningNow in #Nairobi. Africa Pastoralist Gathering
#IYRP2026
#securelandrightsforpastoralists
#IndigenousKnowledgeinAction
#ResilientFoodSystems
#wearethefutureofpastoralism
#IMPACTKenya #AFPAT #HomePlanetFund #NDMA
#governmentofKenya #governmentofUganda

[Oxfam in Uganda @OxfaminUganda]

''.....I am delighted to be in Arua to celebrate 25 years of @ceforduganda. They recognised Oxfam’s role at their founding stage and has since pushed them forward. They started with two partners, now they have 25.....'' @ShantyFrancis at #25Anniversary CEFORD Celebrations.

Oxfam partnered with CEFORD to implement a number of initiatives in refugee settlements in West Nile such as:
▶️Providing clean water for household needs
▶️Improving sanitation facilities
▶️Distributing energy-saving stoves
▶️Cash-for-Work program.

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

#happeningnow in #Nairobi. @COPACSO board member Dorcus Angom joins other regional stakeholders to launch a pastoralism strategy booklet written by @ImpactKenya. This was during the #Indigenouslandsummit

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

We had a discussion with the #Media on raising awareness on Integrating Traditional Land Use with #Greentransition Initiatives and the Role of #Pastoralist Communities in Sustainable Dev’t
@christensenfund @AAssimwe @IYRP2026 @trias @DailyMonitor @ntvuganda

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

Nsamba Ryan Gordon leading #ParticipatoryMedia training. Youth master storytelling/videography, securing Indigenous Knowledge for #EcoTV! @TrustAfrica

@AngelloDevFdn @PeterVardyFdn @IFIPorg @MastercardFdn @UNESCO @WorldBank @CISCO @AgroecologyFund

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

Trainings culminate in EcoTV, showcasing indigenous knowledge via storytelling. Also launching EcoMart, enabling entrepreneurs to open online shops for their indigenous products.

@AngelloDevFdn @PeterVardyFdn @IFIPorg @MastercardFdn @UNESCO @WorldBank @CISCO @AgroecologyFund

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

The project has two tracks: Media Training empowers youth to document Indigenous Knowledge. Digital Marketing equips them to manage online shops. Building both voice and livelihood.

@TrustAfrica @GIF @MastercardFdn @UNESCO @WorldBank @CISCO @IFIPorg @AgroecologyFund @UNDP

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

COPACSO begins Participatory Media Training for pastoralist youth & women (Uganda). A strategic investment by @TrustAfrica in Indigenous Knowledge for SDG 2 & SDG 13.

@IFIPorg @AgroecologyFund @C_Survival @FAO @UNDP @FordFoundation @GreengrantsFund @AgroecologyCo @Afsatweets

[Angella Asiimwe @AAssimwe]

With the support from @TrustAfrica & @FundAgroecology , I’ve been able to facilitate @copacso training empowering Karamoja’s youth to harness digital tools that will help them transform their communities. Digital skills are opening doors to a more inclusive #Agroecology future.

[Angella Asiimwe @AAssimwe]

Delighted to have served as lead facilitator at @copacso training in Karamoja region equipping pastoralist youth with digital entrepreneurship skills while preserving indigenous agroecological knowledge for sustainable pastoralism with support from @TrustAfrica @FundAgroecology

[Angella Asiimwe @AAssimwe]

Honored to lead this digital enterprenuership training under @copacso with support from @TrustAfrica @FundAgroecology
The passion, creativity& resilience of Karamoja’s youth reminds me that innovation truly begins at the grassroots. @brianrwantare @RitaAciro @LillianBagala @FAO

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

At the @COPACSO training
on #DigitalEntrepreneurship, @aassimwe also emphasised key objectives: understanding the digital economy, building pastoralist enterprises online, mastering marketing & branding, managing social media & promoting ethical online practices. @TrustAfrica

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

. @aassimwe leading an inspiring #DigitalEntrepreneurship training, empowering pastoralist youth with practical skills in digital marketing, online branding, social media promotion & graphics in Karamoja building a new wave of digital #Agroecology innovators @TrustAfrica #EcoTV

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

The 2 game changing digital platforms unveiled by Gastone at the digital entrepreneurship training are #EcoTV that amplifies indigenous voices thru digital storytelling & #EcoMart which connects pastoralist communities to global markets for Agroecological products. @TrustAfrica

[Coalition of Pastoralist CivilSocietyOrganisations @copacso]

Happening now is the #DigitalEntrepreneurship & #MediaReporting training, @COPACSO Communications Officer Gastone Mwiine is presenting a visionary plan for pastoralist innovation in Uganda with two digital platforms: #EcoTV & #EcoMart @TrustAfrica @FundAgroecology @brianrwantare