Partners
We are proud to work with various partner organisations, NGOs and government bodies to further our mission - to enhance the capacity of individuals, communities, organisations and government in fulfilling sustainable environment, education and development goals in southeast Madagascar.
General
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SEED and Blue Ventures work together on projects which benefit several of our programmatic areas, including our lobster fisheries project, Oratsimba. |
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The British Embassy works to deepen the relationship between the UK and Madagascar, and is particularly focussed on poverty reduction and conservation. It has major projects and programmes in women’s health, water and sanitation, mangrove reforestation, the fight against the Illegal Wildlife Trade, and biodiversity protection. It aims to partner and support a wide range of Malagasy and international partners to achieve our mutual goals of stability, sustainable growth, human rights and protection of the environment for future generations. |
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Solar United Madagascar is a new consortium of four NGOs with a common goal: provide accessible, affordable solar power to communities across Madagascar. Alongside our five programme areas, we’re now working with three other non-profit organisations under Solar United Madagascar to progress SEED's mission for solar technology in the southeast. The consortium includes partners SolarAid, Jiro Ve, Feedback Madagascar and Money for Madagascar. Find out more here: https:// |
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SEED Madagascar works in Madagascar’s Anosy Region through an Accord de siege given by the Malagasy Government that is renewable every two years. This is through approval from different technical ministries such as the Ministry of Population, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development; Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ministry of Water and Hygiene, and the Ministry of Agricultural and Livestock. We collaborate with each of these ministries at the National and local level. |
Conservation & Environment
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The Natural History Museum, based in London, UK, provides support to SEED in our biodiversity and conservation research, including specimen identification. | |
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The Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, based in Portugal, assists SEED with herpetological speciation. | |
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SEED Madagascar is proud to be a member of the Lemur Conservation Network. This global network is geared to support the initiatives of organisations fighting to save Madagascar's lemurs from extinction. |
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NatureSpy are collaborating with SEED Madagascar by aiding Project Ala’s research to monitor the transition of three nocturnal lemur species through habitat corridors using camera traps. These camera traps help us understand the success of the corridors as a lemur conservation strategy by informing national and international research. | |
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SEED is a member of the Conservation Optimism network, helping to build closer relationships between fellow organisations working in conservation and development, share lessons learned, and encourage wider collaboration in the sector. | |
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SEED Madagascar is part of the 1% for the Planet directory, a global network of thousands of incredible businesses and environmental organisations working together to support people and the planet. |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
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As a member of the End Water Poverty coalition, SEED is working to increase access to safe water and sanitation in southeast Madagascar, and was also a key member during Water Action Month 2019. |
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Tatirano Social Enterprise are working to bring clean water to everyone in Madagascar, and are SEED's local implementing partner for rainwater harvesting. |
Community Health
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SEED and Marie Stopes Madagascar have collaborated on a number of projects, most recently our rights-based sexual and reproductive health education initiative, Safidy. |
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SEED Madagascar is a member of the Population Health Environment network in Madagascar, taking a holistic approach to sustainable development. |
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SEED Madagascar plays a central role as a partner and main funder of the SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) Network in Madagascar. Since the creation of the network, SEED has supported efforts to unify the voices of civil society organisations engaged in the field of SRHR. SEED's aims to support the Network towards becoming a self-sufficient and sustainable entity contributing to amplifying the impact of stakeholders' actions, sharing resources and good practices, and promoting SRHR advocacy in Madagascar. |
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The Nutrition Cluster is a collaborative platform aimed at improving the nutritional status of particularly vulnerable groups, like children under five, pregnant and lactating women, in Madagascar. Key stakeholders include: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Ministry of Health. |
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The Health Cluster focuses on improving access to healthcare services, enhancing health systems, and responding to public health emergencies in Madagascar. Major entities involved include: World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and other international NGOs. |
Rural Livelihoods
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The MIHARI network was set up by Blue Ventures to bring together leaders from Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) across Madagascar. SEED Madagascar is a member of this network along with representatives from the three fishing communities in which Project Oratsimba works. |
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An independent women's embroidery cooperative based in Sainte Luce, Madagascar, Stitch Sainte Luce was originally established by SEED as a rural livelihoods project. |
Education Infrastructure
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SEED Madagascar is collaborating with Deutsch-Madagassischer Schulverein e.V., (the German-Malagasy School Association) with the mutual aim to advance education in Madagascar. |
Corporate Partners
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Circus PPC (Pay Per Click) Agency have generously assisted SEED Madagascar with our internet marketing for two years, providing invaluable expertise and account support. |
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Specialist Integrators of Next-Generation Technology, Teneo also count Corporate Social Responsibility as one of their core values, and have funded several education infrastructure projects in Madagascar. |
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Trade Aid UK provide top quality sugar products to consumers in the UK, with a twist: profits generated are donated to help people who are deprived of the basic necessities of life, such as water, food, healthcare, education and housing. Trade Aid have been working in partnership with SEED since 2009. |
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It is Noble Caledonia’s vision to improve economic, social and environmental conditions in the areas they work and visit and so in 2013 they established the Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust. In 2020, Noble Caledonia are partnering with SEED Madagascar to support the crucial work of our Sekoly education programme. |
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Vanillekiste is run by a husband and wife team importing vanilla from a family farm in northern Madagascar. By working directly with the farm, and therefore cutting out many of the middlemen on the way to market in Europe, Vanillekiste can ensure that a fair price is paid for the vanilla, that local people are paid fairly for their work, and that the business has a transparent connection with the product. Vanillekiste are supporting our COVID Response programme by donating a percentage of each order made through their webshop, and by offering an opt-in of €2 to customers during the purchase process. |
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UptimeRobot is a monitoring service that tracks website performance and detects potential issues. It has been an invaluable asset to SEED, ensuring optimal uptime and enhancing our online presence. |
Zoo Network
SEED works with a network of zoos and wildlife parks across the UK and internationally to help communicate the importance of conservation. We are supported by some brilliant organisations who work to raise awareness of SEED's projects and donate to our ongoing conservation work. SEED's research work is incorporated into the education initiatives of our zoo network partners, which continually builds on the link between education and conservation in this field.
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As a registered charity, the zoo is very passionate about animals and fundraising to support wildlife conservation projects both in the UK and around the globe. A key focus for Hertfordshire Zoo is the conservation, in their natural habitat, of many of the threatened and endangered species at the Zoo. This focus is one of the reasons Hertfordshire has built a long term partnership with SEED, engaging in insitu conservation. |
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Located in Wales, with over 160 different species from around the world, Five Sisters Zoo is committed to providing engaging and accessible conservation learning programs. They back this with multiple conservation partnerships working around the globe. More specifically, they annually join SEED to celebrate World Lemur Day. |
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Hoo Zoo is a family run zoo nestled on 32 acres of woodland and paddocks in rural Shropshire. With the goal of providing a first class experience for all its visitors and furthering understanding and respect for animals, the zoo engages in both conservation, education and conservation partnerships in the UK and abroad. Their partnership SEED supports Project Ala, SEED’s lemur conservation project. |
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With “Family Animal Contact Experiences to Forging Active Conservation Education” (FACE to FACE) as a driving force to their messaging, Hobbledown seeks to connect their guests to their animals to help inspire stewardship and care for the natural world and all of its resources. They strive to be a "lead by example" community resource to promote and support local and global conservation education efforts. They contribute to this goal by actively supporting SEED’s Project Ala, for lemur conservation. |
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Tropical World is home to various animal species that inhabit different themed zones. Their exhibits highlight how each animal is adapted to their habitat and the threats which are affecting their populations in the wild. This is done with the belief that it is everyone’s responsibility to protect vulnerable species and habitats, both locally and across the world. To do their part, they help support and raise awareness of SEED’s Phelsuma Project. |
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A 24 acres parkland with over 100 species of wild and domestic animals cared for by highly motivated keepers. They offer a range of engaging animal presentations that bring visitors closer to many of the park’s favourites. With conservation at the heart of their ethos, they have supported SEED’s impactful conservation projects for over ten years. |
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Ponderosa Zoo is home to over 100 animals and is committed to accessibility, education, conservation, and inspiring visitors of all ages through engaging zoo-led experiences. With their contribution towards active conservation, they hope to ensure the survival of species and biomes for future generations. For this reason, they are actively involved with SEED’s conservation work. |
