The Future of Omo

In Our Hands

Empowering Indigenous communities in South Omo to shape a sovereign and self-determined future

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OPEN | Omo Pastoralist Empowerment and Nurture

Omo Pastoralist Empowerment and Nurture [OPEN] is a newly established, Mursi-led organization dedicated to empowering and equipping local indigenous communities in South Omo, enabling them to shape their own future.

South Omo Heritage

Conservation Initiatives

Traditional Knowledge

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Our organization is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich biodiversity in this region through focused capacity building and community engagement.

OPEN Co-Founder Barkede Kulumedere