Camels carrying goods across open grassland, led by Indigenous herders under a cloudy sky.

Our Five-Year Strategy

Accelerating the field of Indigenous Peoples' guardianship

On the outskirts of the village of Yaa Odola, a young Gabbra mother pours fresh camel milk into a hand woven container called a Gorf to bring back to her family.

In 2025, we launched our five-year strategy with three ambitious goals:

Deepen and expand partnerships to support half a billion hectares of Indigenous Peoples' guardianship
Bridge the fields of conservation, development, philanthropy and social justice to influence decision making and activate Indigenous Peoples' guardianship
Be the organization that reflects the change we seek in the world

Nia Tero partners with Indigenous organizations and the trusted allies of 274 distinct Indigenous Peoples worldwide.

Through our partnerships, we provide direct funding via grants and contracts to Indigenous Peoples' organizations and networks, while actively increasing the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' vital role in maintaining a healthy planet.