We exist to create a world free of poverty and cultural displacement on a livable planet through traditional wisdom and sustainable Indigenous development.
Our mission is to end extreme poverty affecting Indigenous communities and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet through culturally appropriate development. This is threatened by multiple, intertwined crises including cultural destruction, environmental degradation, and loss of traditional knowledge.
Time is of the essence.
We are writing a new playbook to drive impactful Indigenous development that is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable through growth rooted in traditional economies and holistic human development.
Of all Indigenous peoples, including women, elders, and young people, honoring traditional governance systems.
To shocks, including climate and biodiversity crises, cultural threats, and community fragility while strengthening traditional knowledge systems.
Through growth rooted in traditional economies, meaningful employment creation, holistic human development, and food sovereignty.
With Traditional Knowledge, Cultural Experience, and Indigenous Innovation
Promote holistic health, culturally appropriate education, and community-based protection systems.
Invest in projects, policies, governance, and systems that create opportunity and prosperity while preserving cultural integrity.
Provide sustainable food systems, water management, and economies for healthy people and a healthy planet through traditional ecological knowledge.
Develop culturally appropriate energy, transportation, and community development that respects traditional territories.
Accelerate digital access while protecting traditional knowledge and creating culturally appropriate economic opportunities.
Issues affecting all areas of Indigenous development
Honoring traditional women's roles while creating contemporary opportunities
Traditional mediation and community healing practices
The world's challenges are increasingly complex. Solving them requires strong partnerships with traditional governments, Indigenous communities, cultural organizations, and respectful businesses that honor Indigenous rights and wisdom.
Trust is crucial to our work, especially given historical exploitation of Indigenous peoples. We strive to be open, transparent, participatory, and culturally respectful.
Essential cultural heritage that informs and empowers Indigenous communities, researchers, and changemakers while respecting cultural protocols and Indigenous data sovereignty.
Working with all Indigenous communities as one UAN World Bank Group, in close partnership with traditional institutions, Indigenous enterprises, and cultural organizations.