Talking about sustainable environment, education and development in southeast Madagascar. New articles every week from our team!
Caitlin recalls her incredible volunteer experience in the littoral forest of Sainte Luce in south-eastern Madagascar with the SEED Conservation Research Programme.
While global news focused on the wildfires in Los Angeles, fires were raging much closer to SEED’s home in Madagascar. Record-breaking dry weather and unseasonably strong winds created ideal conditions for wildfires here, devastating much of our Ala Programme forest corridors. Persistent dry weather here threatens the safety and livelihoods of already vulnerable, under-resourced communities, as as we look ahead to what is likely to be another difficult year for Madagascar's south.
My name is Theodore Rakotonirina, and I’m writing to you as a proud member of SEED Madagascar’s team and Head of our schools programme. This year, I’m reaching out to share something that’s deeply close to my heart—Project Fanaka, our 2024 Christmas Appeal.
At Teneo we have a purpose; we call it Purpose Beyond Profit. We want to improve the lives of a million children around the world. It’s a long-term goal that will take years to fulfill and we want to take our employees, suppliers, and customers on the journey as well. In this blog, SEED’s long-term collaborator, Teneo, talks about exploring the mutual benefits of environmental, social and corporate governance.
Held annually on the 17th of October, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a global observance aimed at fostering understanding and dialogue between people experiencing poverty and the wider society. This blog discusses SEED's impact on healthcare access and poverty reduction in rural Madagascar.
In this blog, we explore the different facets of Malagasy art, what it tells us about the culture and identity of Madagascar, and how it is making its presence on the global stage.
When Saul’s Bar Mitzvah came and went, it left a lasting impact—one that reached far beyond the ceremony. As well as the celebration, Saul had chosen to collaborate with Stitch Sainte Luce, a women’s cooperative in Madagascar, creating handmade kippot that carried both cultural and personal significance.
The pregnancy and childbirth journey for Malagasy women is deeply rooted in unique cultural traditions passed down through generations. These traditions honour the strength and resilience of Malagasy women and are dedicated to nurturing the well-being of both mother and child.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the 2023/2024 Human Development Report, which takes a global look at trends in countries’ Human Development Index (HDI) values.
Esinda is an extremely isolated community in the southeastern region of Anosy, and is the most remote location where SEED is currently operating. During this initial visit, SEED’s team observed a critical need for education as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, and was immediately struck by the unparalleled passion for education displayed by the community.