GEMSDO as a part of the Ethiopia civil society aims to assist in restoring the mutual respect and trust required both for the establishment of new, viable public and private institutions.  GEMSDO peace promotion and reconciliation projects create awareness on the significance of peace in relation to sustained development.  GEMSDO will capacitate its staff to design and implement projects that better meet the needs of women, girls, boys and men in affected populations in the region. 

Since inception, GEMSDO supported direct beneficiaries in Somalia region in Ethiopia in programs related to Shelter, WASH, and Health, Food security, Education, protection and Peace building projects.  The organization’s activities are guided by the Sphere Project standards (Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  GEMSDO has also been involved in the implementation of the following projects below.