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ESG is Good for Business. SEED’s longterm collaborator explores the mutual benefits of environmental, social and corporate governance

By James Hall, VP of Services, Teneo November 1, 2024

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.

ESG is Good for Business. SEED’s longterm collaborator explores the mutual benefits of environmental, social and corporate governance

Madagascar

Rhythms and Colours: The Diverse Tapestry of Malagasy Art

By Sharone Houssenaly October 2, 2024

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.

Rhythms and Colours: The Diverse Tapestry of Malagasy Art

Madagascar

A Father’s Pride and a Stitch of Hope: How My Son's Bar Mitzvah Changed Lives in Madagascar

By Mark Jacobs September 27, 2024

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.

A Father’s Pride and a Stitch of Hope: How My Son's Bar Mitzvah Changed Lives in Madagascar

Madagascar

Global Growth or ‘Global Gridlock’? Where does Madagascar Sit?

By Shira Garbis July 31, 2024

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.

Global Growth or ‘Global Gridlock’? Where does Madagascar Sit?

Madagascar

A Community Led Approach to Disaster Mitigation in Southeast Madagascar

By Luke Capper December 20, 2020

You might be aware of the recent fire in the Ambinanikely commune and the work that SEED has done to help the community in it's recovery process. In this week's blog we reflect on the response to this disaster, why community empowerment is so important for recovery and how our organisational code of conduct plays an essential role even in times of emergency.

A Community Led Approach to Disaster Mitigation in Southeast Madagascar

Madagascar

The Bad Press of the Chameleon

By Lisa Bass, Tsiraiky Rossizela, Tsina Endor & Juveliasy December 5, 2020

There's a lot of myth and folklore surrounding the chameleon in Madagascar. In this week's blog we take a look at some of the tall tales about one of the smallest creatures.

The Bad Press of the Chameleon

Madagascar

Life, Death and Respect of Ancestors in Malagasy Culture

By Philémon Ndremana November 11, 2020

In Malagasy philosophy, life and death are interrelated. This week, Philémon takes us on another cultural journey in Madagascar, looking at life, death and the ancestors.

Life, Death and Respect of Ancestors in Malagasy Culture

Madagascar

Why is rice the Malagasy staple food?

By Ndremana Philémon October 21, 2020

This week, Philémon takes us into the story of rice in Madagascar, how it came to be the main staple food, and why it is so important.

Why is rice the Malagasy staple food?

Madagascar

Maintaining psychological well-being in paradise

By Lisa Bass October 10, 2020

For World Mental Health Day, we take a look at the difficulties faced by international staff, who often spend a year or more away from family and friends while in Madagascar. How do people maintain their wellbeing?

Maintaining psychological well-being in paradise

Madagascar

Adapting to the new world: Coronavirus in Madagascar

By Daniel Wood July 3, 2020

An overview of our COVID-19 response in Madagascar, how the pandemic has developed, and what it means for our projects both now and in the future.

Adapting to the new world: Coronavirus in Madagascar