Forests provide multiple resources for mankind and the environment. They improve the micro-climate and water storage, and are preconditions for a sustainable improvement of human and food situation in the project areas.
As a result of the afforestation, the water table is rising, wildlife returns, from small micro-organisms to large animals such as hyenas, foxes or hares.Abarra Hayilee
mixed forest have many benefits for humans, animals and climate
Agro-forestry combines forestry with agriculture
formerly dried river bed becomes green again
Previously bare mountains are rich again and ecologically productive
increasing crop harvest below the forests
The climatic, hydrologic and economic significance of the forests is immense. Especially in Ethiopia, where rainfall occurs only during the rainy season, which is followed by a long dry season. In this situation, it is particularly important that afforestation in mountains and hills store water that falls during the rainy season. Then, the water slowly runs down the mountain and later, precisely during the dry seasons, comes back as to the surface as new sources, new streams or filtered in ponds. This water is extremely important for people, animals and plants during the dry season.
In order to prevent the water from sliding down the mountains slopes as mudflows during heavy thunderstorms in the rainy season, appropriate protective structures are necessary on the mountains. Grass and humus layer growing there also helps to collect the water and store it in the forest soil.
We achieve the goals of our foundation through assistance for self-development, to which every beneficiary has to contribute. What begins with afforestation ends with empowering people to improve their life situation in a sustainable way.
The purpose of the foundation is to fight against erosion and its dramatic consequences through the afforestation and the support given to Ethiopian forestry and agriculture in recovering food security.
In July 2023 we were able to visit our project areas in the Tigray Region for the first time in 3 years. The report gives an impression of the encounters with people and the status of our projects… Read more
Impressions from the trip to our project areas in Amhara and Sidamo regions, as well as 2 tree nurseries in the Oromia region. At the bottom there is also a Powerpoint show available for download, which also contains… Read more
2022 – A good year all in all, despite some adversities 9.48 millions seedlings have survived the first months of drought. In the annual report you can find more information about the work and results of the foundation… Read more
The recognition of our integrated projects of reforestation, water production, nutrition and decent living in the southern region of Sidamo makes us proud and underlines the many years of successful cooperation with the local “Integrated Women’s Development Organization”… Read more
In 2022, over 1,800 entries were submitted for the Energy Globe National Awards, including the Green Ethiopia Foundation with the sustainable environmental projects for reforestation and water management. Our project was among the finalists of the Energy Globe… Read more
Our traditional annual brochure with a summary of our work and activities in Ethiopia in 2022 is available in englisch to electronically display and download.
2021 – successful and sad! 9.3 million planted tree-seedlings in a challenging year and environment is a good success. In the annual report you can find more information about the work and results of the foundation in 2021.
Reforesting forests
Forests provide multiple resources for mankind and the environment. They improve the micro-climate and water storage, and are preconditions for a sustainable improvement of human and food situation in the project areas.
The climatic, hydrologic and economic significance of the forests is immense. Especially in Ethiopia, where rainfall occurs only during the rainy season, which is followed by a long dry season. In this situation, it is particularly important that afforestation in mountains and hills store water that falls during the rainy season. Then, the water slowly runs down the mountain and later, precisely during the dry seasons, comes back as to the surface as new sources, new streams or filtered in ponds. This water is extremely important for people, animals and plants during the dry season.
In order to prevent the water from sliding down the mountains slopes as mudflows during heavy thunderstorms in the rainy season, appropriate protective structures are necessary on the mountains. Grass and humus layer growing there also helps to collect the water and store it in the forest soil.
We achieve the goals of our foundation through assistance for self-development, to which every beneficiary has to contribute. What begins with afforestation ends with empowering people to improve their life situation in a sustainable way.
The purpose of the foundation is to fight against erosion and its dramatic consequences through the afforestation and the support given to Ethiopian forestry and agriculture in recovering food security.
The focus is on the following cycle:
Trees – Forests – Water – Food – Life
Trip report July 2023
In July 2023 we were able to visit our project areas in the Tigray Region for the first time in 3 years. The report gives an impression of the encounters with people and the status of our projects… Read more
Trip report April 2023
Impressions from the trip to our project areas in Amhara and Sidamo regions, as well as 2 tree nurseries in the Oromia region. At the bottom there is also a Powerpoint show available for download, which also contains… Read more
Annual Report 2022
2022 – A good year all in all, despite some adversities 9.48 millions seedlings have survived the first months of drought. In the annual report you can find more information about the work and results of the foundation… Read more
Appreciation of the Sidama Region
The recognition of our integrated projects of reforestation, water production, nutrition and decent living in the southern region of Sidamo makes us proud and underlines the many years of successful cooperation with the local “Integrated Women’s Development Organization”… Read more
Honorary award by Energy Globe Award
In 2022, over 1,800 entries were submitted for the Energy Globe National Awards, including the Green Ethiopia Foundation with the sustainable environmental projects for reforestation and water management. Our project was among the finalists of the Energy Globe… Read more
Annual brochure 2022
Our traditional annual brochure with a summary of our work and activities in Ethiopia in 2022 is available in englisch to electronically display and download.
Main activities May – August 2022
Information about the activities of the second 4 months and impressions of the different project sites can be found in the Report 2nd tertial 2022.
Visit July 2022
In July 2022 Simon Pfister visited some project sites in Ethiopia. Here you can find his impressions.
Main activities January – April
Information about the activities of the first 4 months and impressions from the different project sites can be found in the Report 1st tertial 2022.
Annual Report 2021
2021 – successful and sad! 9.3 million planted tree-seedlings in a challenging year and environment is a good success. In the annual report you can find more information about the work and results of the foundation in 2021.