About us
Who we are
Green Environmental Management and Social Development Organization (GEMSDO)
We started its operation by providing a relief program aimed at supporting the most affected and needy people, particularly disabled women and children; however, the organization reshaped its strategic focus on the application of a development program intended to strengthen local capacity to bring about durable solutions for the marginalized pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in the Somali region of Ethiopia. In line with the Charities Association’s Proclamation No. 1113/2019, the organization was registered by the Charities and Societies Agency (CSA) as an Ethiopian Residents Charity in 2023 with registration No. 6706.
GEMSDO is an energetic local humanitarian organization dedicated to bringing sustainable human development in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Through its cooperation with key actors, GEMSDO feeds, equips, and guides the attitude of the community through awareness creation campaigns. GEMSDO places special emphasis on investing in and building the resilience of vulnerable pastoral and agro pastoral communities to help them survive natural and man-made shocks.
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
By 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. Through collaborative tree planting efforts, innovative environmental management practices, and targeted educational initiatives, we will work towards creating a greener, more resilient, and socially developed Somali Region.
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.
By realizing this vision, we aim to transform the Somali Region into a model of environmental stewardship and community-driven development. Through collaborative efforts, the local communities will be equipped with the knowledge, resources, and agency to actively mitigate the impacts of climate change, safeguard the region’s natural assets, and cultivate a future of social and economic prosperity that is in harmony with the principles of sustainability.
Our Partners
