Abstract:
Indigenous supporting system is still curtaining many traditional societies in formally ,which is
curtainless under formal supporting system to ensure their wellbeing. And Buusaa Gonofaa as
traditional supporting has not become idle to do that.It is traditional supporting system which is
playing key role in ensuring social,economic,pschological and material wellbeing of Borana
people.It is holistic survival model for Borana.As main objectives this study assess function of
Buusaa Gonofaa as indigenious social welfare system to ensure well being of Borana
people.Specifically, it tried to see operational mode,touch stone that ought to be met by Buusaa
Gonofaa aid recievers and customary law which is cause for its lastingness.Qualitative design
was used with specific design, case study while non-probability sampling with specific purposive
sampling was used as sample technique.As data source both primary and secondary data were
used.primary data were collected in using observatio,focus group discussion and informant
interview. Out of 13 woredas,the resercher selected 4,woredas,Yabello,Areero,Dhas and Dire
purposively since they are potential for Buusa Gonofa practice.And 22 respondents were
selected as sample sie based on their knowledge on Buusa Gonofaa practice.The data was
analyzed using Qualitative method with specific thematic approach.Finding,showed that Buusaa
Gonofa is clan-based support which is either temporary or permanent that transpass livestock
and financial offerings.It is any exchange takes place among clans to upholds their members
which is tied in customary law.But,this indigenous supporting system is not recognized
well.Therefore,the study revealed,when this traditional support is encouraged by formal
structure,it can be extra input for social wellbeing.
