Community Based Tourism in Wofwasha Forest

by JonPaul | Feb 15, 2022

  What could be better than waking to the sound of birdsong, a breeze rustling through the leaves and the raucous calls of Colobus monkeys? Anyone looking for an adventure can now stay at rustic community-run lodges set up at 5 locations including Kundi and...

Sustainable Forest and Land Management Project

by JonPaul | Feb 15, 2022

Sustainable Forest and Land Management Project The average household in Sidama has approximately 0.3ha of land which is less than half the average of 0.89ha in the SNNPR and 1.01ha nationally. Dramatic increases in population have been recorded in Sidama with an...

Frankincense, Myrrh and protecting the last green belt against the Sahara

by JonPaul | Feb 8, 2022

Frankincense, Myrrh and Protecting the Last Green Belt Against the Sahara Desert In the summer of 2017, SUNARMA received the fantastic news that we had been awarded a 3 year Comic Relief grant for an exciting new project working in Metema woreda, north-west Ethiopia....

Working with forest people

by JonPaul | Feb 8, 2018

Working with forest people Working with forest people SUNARMA has recently launched a new project: working with people living in and around the the ancient Wof Washa Forest which will contribute greatly to the protection of Amhara Region’s famous forest. The project...

The Gurage Project

by JonPaul | Feb 8, 2018

The Gurage Project Food security in Gurage An integrated approach can turn a lack of food around and build food-secure communities who have diverse and nutritious food to eat, can make an income, can access clean water and who can protect their environment. Without...