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Our mission is to partner with pastoral communities in the Himalaya and Central Asia to implement grassroots development and catalyze social entrepreneurship.
DROKPA, which means "nomad" in Tibetan, is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting pastoral ways of life across the Himalaya, Tibetan Plateau, and Central Asia. Using simple tools and replicable strategies, DROKPA's collaborative work addresses some of the most pressing problems faced by pastoral communities: poor health, fuel and fodder shortages, and lack of education and economic opportunities, as well access to markets and services. We believe that creative solutions to these adversities can come from within the knowledge systems that have kept these communities vibrant for centuries.
DROKPA’s work synergizes expertise in local languages and cultures with pragmatic initiatives in resource management, economic development, and community health. DROKPA acts as a catalyst for grassroots development by providing seed money, technical know-how, and ongoing support for local entrepreneurs and community organizations. DROKPA also facilitates the introduction and use of appropriate, renewable technologies and fosters scientific, cultural, and educational alliances between modern and indigenous systems of knowledge.
We partner with local community organizations as well as regional governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and scholars, to implement projects that have immediate and lasting impacts on the health and economic viability of these regions. DROKPA's projects are scaled to support the efforts of mountain pastoralists generally, and local communities specifically, in enhancing their prospects for cultural survival. Our work synergizes knowledge of local language and culture with pragmatic initiatives in resource management and community health. DROKPA funds catalyze grassroots development by providing seed money, technical know-how, and ongoing support for local entrepreneurs and community organizations. |
