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.
Foundation Green Ethiopia well on track in 2024 With over 12 million trees planted and surviving, we have once again provided an invaluable service for people and the environment in the project regions in 2024. Read more about… Read more
Even though the political situation in Ethiopia makes our work more difficult, the goals set for 2024 were achieved. We owe this first and foremost to our local contacts. In the Amhara and Oromia regions, where we cannot… Read more
Preparations are now in full swing in April to ensure that the seedlings and the project areas are ready in time for the planting in July and August. Many meetings and discussions have shown that we can expect… 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
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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
Annual Report 2024
Foundation Green Ethiopia well on track in 2024 With over 12 million trees planted and surviving, we have once again provided an invaluable service for people and the environment in the project regions in 2024. Read more about… Read more
Annual brochure 2024
Even though the political situation in Ethiopia makes our work more difficult, the goals set for 2024 were achieved. We owe this first and foremost to our local contacts. In the Amhara and Oromia regions, where we cannot… Read more
Trip report April 2024
Preparations are now in full swing in April to ensure that the seedlings and the project areas are ready in time for the planting in July and August. Many meetings and discussions have shown that we can expect… 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