Our Advisory Council brings together experienced leaders, humanitarian professionals, and advocates dedicated to shaping PGF’s strategy and amplifying pastoralist voices. Their expertise ensures our programs remain community-driven and impactful.
Our Leadership Team
Guiding Our Vision for Rights, Resilience, and Equality
The Madrid Call to Action: Global Declaration of Young Pastoralists
The Global Declaration of Young Pastoralists, adopted on April 10, 2026, represents the unified voice of youth from across Africa, the Arctic, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Developed during the Global Gathering of Young Pastoralists in Madrid, this landmark document outlines critical demands for youth-led governance, secure land tenure, and climate justice.…
Indigenous Youth Statement for COP30
We, Indigenous youth from the seven socio-cultural regions, come together during the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, to continue the path of our ancestors and assert our collective power to protect our lands and territories, uphold our rights, and safeguard life across generations. Our Peoples have lived in balance with Mother Earth…
Philip Mato Galgallo
Philip Mato GalgalloAdvisory Council Philip Mato Galgallo is Humanitarian and Development Proffesional. With a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering and a Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management, He brings a strong humanitarian and development contexts. Over the past 25 years, he has risen through the ranks from frontline field roles to middle…
Gumatho Illo
Gumatho IlloTreasurer Gumatho Illo is a dynamic banking professional with over six years of experience in customer service, branch operations, and relationship management. Recognized for her precision, integrity, and people-first approach, she has led key initiatives, including serving as Reliever Branch Operations Manager and spearheading branch transitions during the rollout of a new core banking…
Gedhia Mamo
Gedhia Adan MamoAdvisory Council Gedhia Adan Mamo is a respected governance, peacebuilding, and community development specialist with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of public service, conflict resolution, and grassroots empowerment. She holds a Master’s Degree in Governance, Peace & Conflict Management from Africa Nazarene University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster…
Simpanoi Lesarge
Simpanoi LesargeAdvisory Council Simpanoi Lesarge advocates for environmental justice, gender equity, indigenous rights, and education with a strong foundation in community-driven development. A proud CodeHive2021 Ambassador and a member of the Rendille community in Northern Kenya. She brings a voice to the intersection of social justice and climate resilience. She is pursuing a Master’s in…