GEMSDO Operating Philosophy
GEMSDO is solely dedicated to reducing human suffering, promoting resilience, advocating for development and is non-political and non-sectarian in its mission.
GEMSDO dedicates itself to seeking and addressing the long-term developmental needs of its beneficiary’s even while in the emergency phase. The GEMSDO recognizes that disasters have the most negative impact on the lives of the poor and marginalized groups; yet disasters and especially the movement of the populations can also bring about unexpected, positive social change. This context can therefore serve as a window of opportunity for eradicating poverty, inequality and social injustice.
Our Approach
Our approach is participatory, practical, creative and collaborative. We listen and integrate our beneficiaries’ experiences in designing practical interventions in a dynamic development environment. Our focus is on meeting beneficiary needs through practical interventions. We have a core team of professional staff who offer technical knowledge, insights and expertise in overall development programming. We ensure quality control, value for money and better results to both beneficiaries and donors.
Our Mission
To Promote Sustainable Environmental Practices and Social Development in the Somali region through a Comprehensive Approach Involving: Community-Driven Tree Planting Initiatives, Effective Environmental Management Strategies and Impactful Educational Incentives and Awareness Programs
Our Vision
A Thriving, Eco-Friendly Somali Region Where Communities Are Empowered to: Combat Climate Change, Protect and Preserve Natural Resources and Foster Sustainable Social and Economic Progress.
Our Programs
Environmental Management
Implementing this multifaceted mission, we aim to foster a sustainable future for the Somali region, empowering the local community to take an active role in preserving the environment and driving social progress.
Nutrition
GEMSDO seeks to empower communities and strengthen systems to prevent malnutrition before it occurs.
Health
GEMSDO prioritizes primary health care as the main approach to improving health outcomes for the target beneficiaries in Somali region in Ethiopia.
Education
Education is vital to the social and economic integration of future generations. GEMSDO places a significant focus on this sector to ensure that children affected by conflict can continue to pursue their education.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene-WASH
This program is aimed at contributing to the right to life and security, it aims to assist drought and conflict affected IDPs and host communities spread over the Somali region in Ethiopia.
Food security, livelihoods and enterprises
The income generation and farming empowerment actions are intended to counteract what GEMSDO believes are the greatest impediments to food and economic security on Somalia, lack of skills, resources, leadership, and violence.
Shelter/NFI
GEMSDO has experience in providing shelter for IDPs and host community in the region and is dedicated to continue to mobilize resources and funds for such essential support while constructing the fallowing types of shelters.
Protection
Knowing the gender disparities and patriarchal social structure in the region, where women are contending with the problem of status compounded by their gaps in skills, resources and leadership with a very high vulnerability to violence.
Our Partners
