The Indigenous Centre for Innovative Research Alliance (ICIRA) is a Tanzanian non-profit educational organization led and managed by Indigenous peoples. It integrates the traditional knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples, particularly those of the Maasai pastoral society, with innovative approaches to address their needs. ICIRA empowers communities and influences national and international policies by safeguarding Indigenous traditions, culture, and customary rights to land and natural resources. ICIRA’s programmes prioritize the preservation of identity, traditions, and land security while enhancing living conditions. The organization is committed to the belief that Indigenous Peoples, with their deep understanding of local contexts, can effectively collaborate with research partners to drive just and sustainable societal change.
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Traditional ecological knowledge and practices often make Indigenous peoples, minorities, and local communities highly skilled and respectful stewards of the ecosystems in greatest need of protection.
Local, minority, and Indigenous languages are place-based repositories and means of transmission of this knowledge and the related social behaviors, practices, and innovations.
Cultural Heritage Protection
Land security governance
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Community empowerment
1. To enhance a successful conservation requires consideration of human activities and needs alongside those of other species.
2. To empower Indigenous practices enhances unique ecological knowledge and eco-spiritual perspectives rising sustainable living.
3. Conservation and environmental policies shall promote tradtional leadership, knowledge, and environmental care.
It is well known that a diversity of species lends stability and resilience to the world’s natural ecosystems.