Independence
SOPSAR maintains moral and financial independence.
About us
A grassroots organization rooted in pastoralist communities
SOPSAR CBO was founded by pastoralist community members and works with communities, government institutions and partners across Turkana County.
Who we are
Community members organizing for safety and peace
Safety of Pastoralist Settlement and Rescue Community Based Organization (SOPSAR CBO) is a community based organization formed by members of the pastoralist community. It brings together community members, volunteers and professionals who work on peace, safety, settlement and rescue, alongside education, water, health, environment, child protection and livelihoods.
SOPSAR works with vulnerable groups, government institutions, NGOs, development partners and other stakeholders. Its approach is grounded in community participation, dignity and partnership rather than short-term relief alone.
Our history
From 14 members to a county-wide ambition
11 March 2020
Registration
SOPSAR CBO is registered with 14 founding members drawn from the pastoralist community.
Growth
103+ members
Membership grows to more than 103 registered members in Lokichoggio Sub-County.
Today
Four pillars
Work is organized around peace, settlement, safety and rescue, with programmes in education, water, environment, health and livelihoods.
Vision & mission
Our Vision
“To rescue the pastoralist and cooperate with other human beings in human sustainable development.”
Our Mission
To save pastoralists at risk and support neighbouring communities, providing research and project-management support while promoting sustainable ecosystem management.
Our values
What guides our work
- Efficiency
- Long-term sustainability
- Social justice
- Empowerment
- Peace
- Unity
- Respect
- Acceptance
- Community participation
- Sustainable development
Our humanitarian principles
How we hold ourselves accountable
Neutrality
SOPSAR operates as a non-partisan organization and promotes peaceful dialogue.
Non-Discrimination
SOPSAR commits to non-discrimination and protection from victimization.
Free & Direct Access to Victims
SOPSAR seeks direct access to affected communities and beneficiaries.
Professionalism
Programmes are managed according to professional standards.
Transparency
SOPSAR is committed to openness, responsible resource management and accountability.
Areas of operation
Where we work
- Turkana West
- Turkana North
- Turkana Central
- Loima
- Turkana South
- Turkana East
- Kibish
These sub-counties are identified in the organizational profile in relation to SOPSAR's education programme coverage. SOPSAR also seeks to work with neighbouring pastoralist communities where appropriate.
Meet the people behind the organization on the Leadership & Governance page.
Work with SOPSAR CBO
We welcome partnership, collaboration and support from institutions and individuals committed to pastoralist communities.