Tusk Conservation Award presented to Madagasikara Voakajy by its Executive Director.

Beginning of conservation initiatives with communities and creation of a protected area in Bobaomby, following the research on the importance of the baobab population in this area and the communities’ requests. First trial of baobab fruit powder processing by communities in the Menabe Region.

Contributing to the implementation of a national policy to increase the number and surface area of Protected Areas in Madagascar: creation of seven Protected Areas in the Alaotra-Mangoro Region.

National conservation strategy for the Grandidier’s baobab.

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Our Programmes

Applied research and monitoring-evaluation

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

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

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

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

Collaboration

We work together to achieve results.

Local roots

Local roots

We invest resources in the communities in which we work.

Commitment

Commitment

We are fully committed to what we do.

Continuous learning

Continuous learning

We learn from our mistakes, our strengths and our spirit of sharing.

Respect

Respect

We respect people, nature and culture.

Our Impact in Numbers

3

3 Species (Golden mantella frog, Tarzan's chameleon and Pronkis' gecko) re-classified from Critically Endangered (CR) to Endangered (EN)

7

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.