OUR STORY
Gudumale Sustainability Initiative – GSI was founded in 2024 out of a deep concern and commitment to the environmental and social challenges facing our country and our continent. In 2025, we became a legally recognized, youth-led, non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia. GSI focuses on promoting sustainable practices to ensure environmental protection, social cohesion, and economic progress within communities.
Our Focus Areas
Our work spans across six strategic pillars that define our long-term vision
Climate Change
Promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies to build climate resilience. Advocating for climate-smart policies and technologies.
Ecosystem Restoration
Conserving ecosystems, habitats, and endangered species. Promoting sustainable use of natural resources. Addressing threats like deforestation, desertification, and habitat loss.
Pollution
Reducing pollution of air, water, and soil. Tackling plastic pollution, chemical waste, and e-waste. Supporting cleaner production and consumption.
Environmental Justice
Strengthening environmental laws and institutions. Promoting environmental rights and justice to protect communities, uphold equity, and empower citizens in the face of ecological challenge.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene are crucial to human health and well-being. We promote safety and clean water to all.
Renewable and Clean energy
By transitioning to clean, renewable sources of energy, we aim to reduce our environmental impact and preserve the planet for future generations.
Our Approaches
We aim to tackle sustainability challenges through a multi-faceted approach
Community Action
We emphasizes community action by actively involving local residents in sustainable development projects.
Project Development
GSI undertakes project development initiatives to implement practical solutions for sustainability.
Training and Advocacy
GSI is involved in training and advocacy efforts to empower individuals and communities to become sustainability champions.
Founder’s Message
I believe that everyone can do something positive to create a more sustainable world: nothing is too small and nothing is too big.
Melese Alemayehu
Founder & Executive Director
Our Impact
Here are some long lasting impacts and ripple effects:
2Ton+
Plastic Waste Collected
2.1K+
Tree Planted
320+
Youth Empowered
1K+
Youth Reached
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With you Support, together, we can combat climate change, grow more trees, restore more forests, bio-diversities, water catchments and green our world. Every contribution, no matter the size, enables us to create a generation of environmentally conscious individuals, youths and communities. You can join us or support us in any of our events, campaigns or projects.