© Petra Dilthey, ethno e-empowerment (eeem.org) 2017
Pastoralists hold the keys to a sustainable future for Africa’s drylands. But that future depends on how governments, businesses, and others engage with pastoralism. This documentary follows five stories of pastoralists driving positive change in Africa’s drylands – from Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan – and sets out how outsiders can support and strengthen what is already happening. It paints a picture of the drylands people may not be used to seeing: one of innovation, resilience and (largely unrecognised) potential. Released before the start of the UN’s International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026, this documentary sheds light on one of the most critical, but marginalised livelihoods in Africa – and paints a rarely seen picture of the dynamism of people living in the drylands.
