Who we are

GTF is an NGO established in Ethiopia in 1992 by family and friends of the late Reverend Gudina Tumsa to carry on his vision.

Our Mission

Using Wholistic approach GTF strives to empower disadvantaged communities to see themselves as whole and capable human beings.

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Our Vision

GTF’s vision is to see communities, who are empowered to perceive themselves as capable human beings, equipped to actively engage in all aspects of spiritual and physical human life.

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Our Approach

"...an integral human development, where the spiritual and physical needs are seen together is the only right approach to the development question in our society." It is based on this statement that GTF has crafted its entire approach to development within Ethiopian society.

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A man who chose to stand up for justice and human rights in spite of the many personal threats he faced.

In 1991 after the fall of the communist military regime known as the Derg Aster and Lensa Gudina returned to Ethiopia, uncertain of the future yet hopeful they came back […]

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Testimonals

“The first girl at the first ever Karayu school, the Dandi Gudina Primary in Dhebiti village of Fantalle District, Aliya Hawas was the only girl in a class of forty-four […]...

Aliya Hawas Abomsa

“Growing up in a patriarchal community, Yaya Jilo did not know any path to life existed other than tending cattle and eventually becoming a young a bride like every girl […]...

Yaya Jilo

“Roba Boru, a very bright student, attended Dandi Gudina School and became known for his academic ability and sense of humor, which was very much enjoyed by students as well […]...

Roba Boru

Recent News

Terms of Reference (ToR): Study on: The State of Irrigation Schemes in Oromia: Institutional Arrangement and Governance System

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Background Gudina Tumsa Foundation (GTF) was established in 1992 and is a not-for-profit civil society organization registered with the Authority for Civil Society Organizations...

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Terms of Reference (ToR): Study on: Mapping of Agricultural Farm Machinery based on Agro-ecologies in Oromia

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Background Gudina Tumsa Foundation (GTF) was established in 1992 and is a not-for-profit civil society organization registered with the Authority for Civil Society Organizations...

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Terms of Reference (TOR): To Study “The Role of Women’s Economic Organizations (SHG, Cooperatives, and Micro-Enterprises) on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Somali Regional State (SRS): Opportunities and Challenges”

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Terms of Reference (TOR) To Study “The Role of Women’s Economic Organizations (SHG, Cooperatives, and Micro-Enterprises) on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Somali Regional State...

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