About Us
Our Genesis: A Response to Unmet Needs
Founded with a vision to uplift marginalized communities, IPDO focuses on community-driven initiatives that emphasize education, healthcare access, gender equality, and conflict resolution.
The Integrated Pastoral Development Organization (IPDO) was born out of a critical understanding of the persistent challenges faced by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the Gambella Region of Ethiopia. Our foundation is rooted in extensive, field-based research studies spearheaded by Chayot Gatdet Deng, a respected local academic and development researcher.
These rigorous investigations brought to light the systemic issues plaguing these communities, including severely limited access to formal education and essential healthcare services, deeply entrenched gender inequality, and the devastating recurrence of inter-communal conflicts. The research unequivocally demonstrated a significant void: the absence of a truly local institution with the necessary capacity and contextual understanding to effectively address these complex, interconnected problems. In direct response to this identified critical gap, IPDO was formally established as a locally driven, organic solution.
Founded on Research
Our establishment was directly informed by comprehensive field research that identified:
- Limited access to formal education and healthcare
- Pervasive gender inequality
- Recurring inter-communal conflicts
- Limited livelihood diversification
- limited climate resilient
- weak institution advocacy for pastoralists
Our Core Values
Guided by a strong set of principles, our values impact every action we take and drive our mission forward.
Community-Centered
We prioritize the voices of the community, ensuring our initiatives reflect their needs and aspirations for genuine impact.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our dealings, building trust with our partners and the communities we serve.
Sustainability
We focus on methods that fulfill current needs without sacrificing future resources, fostering long-term benefits for communities.
Inclusiveness
Our development approaches ensure that all community members, especially the marginalized, access equal opportunities and resources.
Collaboration
We foster strong partnerships with local communities, government agencies, other NGOs, and stakeholders, believing that collective action yields the greatest results.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas and approaches, constantly seeking creative and effective solutions to complex development challenge
Equity
We strive for fairness and justice, working to address systemic imbalances and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities..
Harmony
We promote peaceful coexistence and mutual respect, recognizing the importance of social harmony for sustainable development.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support empowers pastoral communities to create lasting change and build resilient futures. Get involved today!
STRUCTURE FOR INTEGRATED PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
Our Teams
Executive Director, Chayot Gatdet Deng, PhD Candidate in Rural Development and Food Security
Message from the Executive Director
Welcome to the Integrated Pastoral Development Organization (IPDO). Our mission is to empower pastoral and agro-pastoral communities through sustainable livelihood development, climate adaptation, education, health, gender equality, advocacy, and peacebuilding initiatives. At IPDO, we believe in harnessing inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, sustainability, community-centered equity, harmony, and collaboration to create lasting change. Together, we strive to build resilient communities that are self-reliant, inclusive, and prepared for future challenges. Thank you for joining us in making a meaningful impact
Chuol Bor Chuol
Program Operation Coordinator
Master’s Degree in Rural Livelihood and Food Security
Chuol Thuok Goak
Admin and Finance Coordinator
Master Degree in Accounting and Audit
Chan Ochan Puoch
Project Officer and Acting M & E Officer
MPH Degree Student in Nutrition
Bayich Pal Jiop
Procurement Officer
B.A Degree in Procurement and Supply Management
Nyatut Reath Thoal
Human Resources and Safeguarding Officer
B.A Degree in Human Resources Management
Nyamach Gatluak Chuol
Finance Officer
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance