About the League for Pastoral Peoples
The League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock Development is an advocacy and support group for pastoralists who depend on common property resources.
History
The League was founded in 1992 by German veterinarian Dr. Ilse Köhler-Rollefson after she had witnessed the critical situation of pastoralists in Jordan, Sudan and especially India during her research activities. The League was registered as a non-profit organization under German law in the following year.
The majority of LPP members have backgrounds in veterinary medicine, agriculture and anthropology.
Mission
LPP provides technical support, advisory services and advocacy for pastoral societies and other small-scale livestock keepers to help them pursue their own vision of development and to stand their ground in the face of unfavourable policy and marketing environments and alienation of their grazing grounds.
LPP is also a resource organization for holistic and people-centred livestock development. It promotes the concept of endogenous livestock development relying on indigenous knowledge and institutions, and local resources such as breeds and feed. The ultimate goal is livestock development that addresses problems affecting livelihoods and human well-being at local, national and international levels.
Objectives
 | Raise awareness among the general public about the global plight of pastoralists. |
| Improve the image of pastoralists among governments and development organizations by emphasizing their role in sustainable food production in arid areas, in preserving indigenous livestock breeds, and as stewards of an intricate indigenous knowledge system on survival in the arid zone. |
| Provide information on the situation of pastoralists. |
| Facilitate interaction between pastoralists on one hand and government, NGOs on the other hand. |
| Organize and implement pastoral development projects. |
| Act as a pressure group for the rights of pastoralists on an international level. |
Awards
In 1992, Dr. Ilse Köhler-Rollefson's work in Rajasthan was recognized through an international prize from Rolex Awards for Enterprise. Click here for more.
Publications about LPP
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Engagement
für Autonomie und Identität (Supporting independence and identity) Eight-page colour brochure (in German) about LPP's work to support pastoralists and promote livestock keepers' rights. Download full
text. Contact info@pastoralpeoples.org for a free hardcopy. Click here for a full list of LPP publications. |
468 kb, 8 pagesBoard members
| Dr. Christiane Herweg, veterinary medicine (President) |
| Dr. Juliane Bräunig, veterinary medicine (Vice-President) |
| Dr. Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, veterinary medicine and anthropology (Secretary and Project Coordinator) |
| Dr. Evelyn Mathias, veterinary medicine and indigenous knowledge (Treasurer) |
Donations
Donations to LPP are tax-deductible under German law. Cheques should be made payable to: Liga für Hirtenvölker e.V.
For further details, contact
League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock Development
Pragelatostrasse 20
64372 Ober-Ramstadt
Germany
Tel. +49-6154-53642
Fax +49-6154-53642
Email info@pastoralpeoples.org
Web www.pastoralpeoples.org