Forum for indigenous resource management (FIRM) is a registered, community based organization, non-political institution that exists to reconnect pastoralist and other minority groups of Northern Kenya. We draw on the wisdom inherent in their traditional cultural systems and practices, and believe in their power to shape their own destiny – in order to create sustainable livelihoods and inspire the protection and celebration of their rich cultural and natural heritage.
Our main purpose is to work with local communities in collaboration with policy research institutions and like-minded partners, in integrating ecological and economical partners to evaluate the compatibility of land use scenarios and help in registration of indigenous community land, and provide a flexible way mechanism for solving conflicts between the interest of conservationist, investors and the communities owning the communal lands.
We are currently partnering with eleven communities under the securing registered title to our lands.
- Laisamis Community
- Loglogo Community
- Kargi/South-Horr Community
- Korr/Ngurnit Community.
- Loiyangalani Community
- Karare Community
- Illeret Community/ Northhorr Constituency
- Sakuye Community/Dabel/Moyale
- Chari community/Isiolo North
10.Ogaden community/Wajir South
11.Korondille community/Wajir North
Vision
We envision harmonious, progressive and prosperous communities that cherish and celebrate their culture, respect nature and lead sustainable livelihoods and secure tenure rights and governance of natural resources over their communal lands in Northern Kenya.
Mission
To support pastoralist communities maintain their cultural and natural heritage and assist them in their desire and aspirations for positive change and secure community lands and other natural resources.