Overview
Gayo Pastoral Development Initiative (GPDI) was established in 2003. Gayo Pastoral Development Initiative (GPDI) is a non-political, non-profit making secular indigenous NGO established to work with Pastoral Communities in Oromia Regional States (Ethiopia). It was legally registered with Ministry of Justice on November 21, 2003 and re-registered by new legislation of charities and societies agency on October 30, 2009 with number 0156 as Ethiopian Resident Charity. The overall goal of GPDI is to improve socio-economic conditions and promote sustainable livelihoods of Pastoral Communities. VISION, to see prosperous and healthy pastoralist communities leading secure and peaceful life in a sustainable environment. MISSION, Work with the target community and other key stakeholders through partnership, conducting research and enhancing their capacities to overcome social and economical problems and enable them to become owners of the development initiatives.