We are a Malagasy organisation that works with local communities to protect Madagascar’s endemic species and their habitats. We strengthen scientific knowledge and develop conservation approaches that fit the needs of each landscape.
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Protecting our biodiversity: a call for support
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Community savings groups to strengthen resilience around lake Tseny
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Madagasikara Voakajy celebrates 20 years of community-driven conservation
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Our Programmes
Applied research and monitoring-evaluation
- Strengthen applied research programs to better understand the population dynamics of target species such as Grandidier's baobab and golden mantella.
- Update databases on flagship species and share results with authorities and stakeholders to improve conservation strategies.
Restoration of natural habitats
- Intensify active restoration efforts in Protected Areas and management transfer zones in collaboration with local communities, particularly through agroforestry and planting of native species.
- Maintain a dynamic database onrestoration actions and train nurserymento support these initiatives.
Community engagement
- Strengthening the capacities of VOI (Vondron’Olona Ifotony) to improve governance and management of natural resources.
- Increase the economic benefits of communities by developing income-generating activities, particularly through the promotion of products.
Economic valuation of endemic species
- Promote sustainable economic sectors based on endemic species, with particular attention to compliance with environmental and social standards.
- Strengthen advocacy initiatives for the commercialisation of species listed in CITES Appendix II, while ensuring equitable benefits for local communities.
Our Values
Collaboration
We work together to achieve results.
Local roots
We invest resources in the communities in which we work.
Commitment
We are fully committed to what we do.
Continuous learning
We learn from our mistakes, our strengths and our spirit of sharing.
Respect
We respect people, nature and culture.
Our Impact in Numbers
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3 Species (Golden mantella frog, Tarzan's chameleon and Pronkis' gecko) re-classified from Critically Endangered (CR) to Endangered (EN)
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7 Protected Areas (PA's) established to protect and safeguard endangered species
20
20 years of conservation work in Madagascar
44
We have trained 44 leaders in biodiversity conservation.
150
150kg Baobab powder produced in 2024
68,000
68,000 Ha total surface area of PA's and Community Management Area and Zones (VOIs)
Our Theory of Change
In order to reverse the extinction risk of endangered species, Madagasikara Voakajy proposes a theory of change based on applied research, restoration of degraded habitats, community conservation as well as the development of promising industries, notably through the valorization of endemic species.