Dhamal Earth Initiative is a women-led environmental organization working across the Horn of Africa to address the interconnected challenges of environmental degradation, climate stress, poverty, displacement, and conflict.
Who We Are
Our Story
Why We Exist
Across the Horn of Africa, recurring droughts, land degradation, water scarcity, and coastal pollution continue to threaten livelihoods and community stability.
We were founded on the belief that environmental restoration can help address these challenges while creating opportunities for peace, resilience, and sustainable development.
Women at the Center of Solutions
Women are often the first to experience the impacts of environmental hardship. They are also among the most effective leaders of community transformation.
We empower women to lead environmental restoration, strengthen families, and build resilient communities.
Why Women-Led
Focusing Where the Need Is Greatest
The Horn of Africa faces some of the world's most significant environmental and climate-related challenges.
Our work focuses on underserved communities where environmental recovery can help create lasting opportunities for peace, dignity, and resilience.
Why the Horn of Africa
Our Values
What Guides Our Work
Community-Led Solutions
We work alongside communities to create locally driven change.
Women’s Leadership
Women are powerful agents of change.
Environmental Justice
Every community deserves access to a healthy environment.
Youth Empowerment
Young people are leaders of tomorrow.
Peacebuilding
Environmental restoration can strengthen stability and cooperation.
Sustainability
Long-term solutions require long-term stewardship.