Gamo Development Association (GaDA), is an indigenous, not for profit, non-religious and development oriented non-governmental organization, which is legally registered in 1985 E.C. as per the rule and regulations of NGOs in Ethiopia. Now it has been re-registered as Gamo development association according to the current Agency for Civil Societies Organization proclamation No, 1113/2019, with a certificate number 1258. The head office of the organization is located in Arbaminch, capital of Gamo zone and it has 15 branch offices in 14 Woredas and 6 town administrations and one branch office located in Addis Ababa, all are accountable to the head office. The GaDA has more than 350,000 registered individual and 30 corporate members. The general assembly is the supreme body, which has overall responsibility in decision making system of the association. Board of directors is next to general assembly that has also crucial role in setting and deciding on policy level issues and developmental direction of the organization. The daily operation of the office and projects activities are run by the association administrative and program staff. Gamo development association/GaDA/ envisions to create prosperous society through bringing holistic and sustainable development building up on Gamo culture of peace and coexistence. Building its institutional capacity, GaDA`s mission is to bring sustainable development in Gamo zone, which satisfy real community needs, through mobilizing natural and human resources closely working with local community and stakeholders. The executive board of GaDA strongly believed and directed that the creation of strategic plan document for the coming 5 years from 2021 – 2025. Accordingly the board assigned strategic plan developing team from different academic, expertise and managerial personnel. Strategic planning is crucial for GaDA, as it shows the path from current status of the organization to where it wants to go and how it will follow the path to achieve success. The development of strategic plan will move GaDA forward in all dimensions including leadership, management, planning and in the implementation process.