Stories
Stories from the "Cradle of Mankind Triangle" across East Africa.
Who Are The Ateker?
An Itung'a-speaking cluster of Nilotic pastoralist communities spanning South Sudan (Toposa, Didinga, Nyang'atom, Jie, Murule, Tenet, Buya), Ethiopia (Nyang'atom, Dassanach), Kenya (Turkana) and Uganda (Dodoth, Jie, Matheniko, Bokora, Pian, Ik, Tepeth, Nyangiya, Bira, Nyakwai, Ethur).
A Region Facing Multiple Crises
Structural Marginalisation
The lowest development indicators in East Africa.
Weak State Presence
Visible mainly through security operations.
Resource-Based Conflict
Fueled by climate change and population pressure.
Insecurity & Violence
Cattle raiding, small arms, and retaliatory attacks.
"In the absence of functioning justice systems and accountable state mechanisms, insecurity becomes self-perpetuating, reinforcing displacement, poverty, food crisis, and generational trauma."
Our Response
Legal Empowerment
Building community capacity to understand and claim their rights.
Strategic Litigation
Advancing constitutional protections and human rights.
Advocacy & Reform
Pushing for accountable governance and inclusive policy.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Partner with us to advance justice, protect rights, and empower communities across East Africa.