The people of the Anjozorobe Angavo protected area will now benefit from technical and financial support for better management of natural resources thanks to a strategic partnership.The people of the Anjozorobe Angavo protected area will now benefit from technical and financial support for better management of natural resources thanks to a strategic partnership.

The Tany Meva Foundation, the Fanamby Association and a number of local community organisations recently signed an agreement aimed at protecting the environment while improving living conditions for local communities.

An agreement to strengthen conservation

The agreement aims to restore 135 hectares of degraded forest in the Analamanga and Alaotra Mangoro regions, in the heart of the Anjozorobe Angavo area. The success of this ambitious project relies on close collaboration between various development players, each contributing its expertise to meet this global challenge.

Preserving the environment is not just the preserve of protected area managers; it requires the collective commitment of a whole range of players: local communities, non-governmental organisations, national and local government bodies and financial institutions.

But this partnership goes beyond protecting the environment. It includes building the skills of local players in environmental management. Local communities will benefit from training and support to develop their skills in preserving natural resources, thus ensuring the long-term sustainability of this project. This capacity-building will focus mainly on the following themes ...

Support for sustainable economic alternatives

Once again, this agreement between the Tany Meva Foundation, Fanamby and local organisations goes beyond simply preserving the environment to encompass the socio-economic issues involved in conserving biodiversity. This partnership recognises the importance of reconciling nature protection with local economic development, with the emphasis on improving living conditions for local people.

Support focuses on sectors such as agroforestry, beekeeping and sustainable agriculture, particularly crops such as avocado and coffee. The aim is to increase community income while promoting environmentally-friendly farming practices.

By diversifying their sources of income, these communities not only become more resilient in the face of economic and climatic challenges, but also better equipped to ensure long-term sustainable development.

Three Community Groups mobilised

Three OLCs (Organisation Locale Communautaire or VOI, Vondron'Olona Ivotony in Malagasy) in the Anjozorobe Angavo region are directly involved in this project. These groups are already active in natural resource management, and this partnership will provide them with additional resources and tools to strengthen their actions.

The three community organisations involved in this project play a key role in environmental conservation and sustainable local development.

Aingavao Association (36 members): This organisation is dedicated to protecting natural resources through regular community patrols, which monitor sensitive areas to prevent illegal activities. It also carries out forest restoration initiatives over a vast 60-hectare area, bringing degraded ecosystems back to life. In addition to these efforts, its members cultivate 4 hectares of ginger, as well as voanjobory (Bambara pea), a local legume appreciated for its nutritional value. They also grow 2 hectares of mixed crops including oranges, papayas, avocados and coffee, thus contributing to food security and income generation.

• VOI SSV (40 members): This organisation stands out for its forest restoration activities covering 25 hectares and reforestation, also covering 25 hectares, by planting trees to counter deforestation. Its patrols protect these new plantations and the surrounding forests.

• VOI SSV also has 50 beehives, which produce honey and encourage pollination. Lastly, they cultivate 2 hectares of maize and tsaramaso (beans), crops that are essential to the subsistence of local communities.

• VOI Imaitsoanala (120 members): With a great capacity for action, this group is very active in forest restoration and reforestation, each covering 50 hectares. Its patrols ensure the protection of these lands, while beekeeping, with 50 hives, provides a sustainable source of income. Their agricultural crops focus on local products such as voanjobory and soya, grown on 4 hectares, contributing to both food security and economic resilience.

With support until 2027, these communities will be better equipped to protect their land and ensure the sustainable use of their resources.

Fanamby's commitment: Empowering to protect

Fanamby works alongside local communities to guide them towards sustainable autonomy in the management of their environment. By fostering close collaboration, Fanamby aims to establish a model where environmental protection becomes both a shared responsibility and a source of opportunities for the development of all.

Thanks to the Tany Meva Foundation We would like to reiterate our sincere thanks to the Tany Meva Foundation and all our partners for this collaboration. Together, let's rise to the challenge of building a sustainable future!

The Tany Meva Foundation, the Fanamby Association and a number of local community organisations recently signed an agreement aimed at protecting the environment while improving living conditions for local communities.

An agreement to strengthen conservation

The agreement aims to restore 135 hectares of degraded forest in the Analamanga and Alaotra Mangoro regions, in the heart of the Anjozorobe Angavo area. The success of this ambitious project relies on close collaboration between various development players, each contributing its expertise to meet this global challenge.

Preserving the environment is not just the preserve of protected area managers; it requires the collective commitment of a whole range of players: local communities, non-governmental organisations, national and local government bodies and financial institutions.

But this partnership goes beyond protecting the environment. It includes building the skills of local players in environmental management. Local communities will benefit from training and support to develop their skills in preserving natural resources, thus ensuring the long-term sustainability of this project. This capacity-building will focus mainly on the following themes ...

Support for sustainable economic alternatives

Once again, this agreement between the Tany Meva Foundation, Fanamby and local organisations goes beyond simply preserving the environment to encompass the socio-economic issues involved in conserving biodiversity. This partnership recognises the importance of reconciling nature protection with local economic development, with the emphasis on improving living conditions for local people.

Support focuses on sectors such as agroforestry, beekeeping and sustainable agriculture, particularly crops such as avocado and coffee. The aim is to increase community income while promoting environmentally-friendly farming practices.

By diversifying their sources of income, these communities not only become more resilient in the face of economic and climatic challenges, but also better equipped to ensure long-term sustainable development.

Three Community Groups mobilised

Three OLCs (Organisation Locale Communautaire or VOI, Vondron'Olona Ivotony in Malagasy) in the Anjozorobe Angavo region are directly involved in this project. These groups are already active in natural resource management, and this partnership will provide them with additional resources and tools to strengthen their actions.

The three community organisations involved in this project play a key role in environmental conservation and sustainable local development.

Aingavao Association (36 members): This organisation is dedicated to protecting natural resources through regular community patrols, which monitor sensitive areas to prevent illegal activities. It also carries out forest restoration initiatives over a vast 60-hectare area, bringing degraded ecosystems back to life. In addition to these efforts, its members cultivate 4 hectares of ginger, as well as voanjobory (Bambara pea), a local legume appreciated for its nutritional value. They also grow 2 hectares of mixed crops including oranges, papayas, avocados and coffee, thus contributing to food security and income generation.

• VOI SSV (40 members): This organisation stands out for its forest restoration activities covering 25 hectares and reforestation, also covering 25 hectares, by planting trees to counter deforestation. Its patrols protect these new plantations and the surrounding forests.

• VOI SSV also has 50 beehives, which produce honey and encourage pollination. Lastly, they cultivate 2 hectares of maize and tsaramaso (beans), crops that are essential to the subsistence of local communities.

• VOI Imaitsoanala (120 members): With a great capacity for action, this group is very active in forest restoration and reforestation, each covering 50 hectares. Its patrols ensure the protection of these lands, while beekeeping, with 50 hives, provides a sustainable source of income. Their agricultural crops focus on local products such as voanjobory and soya, grown on 4 hectares, contributing to both food security and economic resilience.

With support until 2027, these communities will be better equipped to protect their land and ensure the sustainable use of their resources.

Fanamby's commitment: Empowering to protect

Fanamby works alongside local communities to guide them towards sustainable autonomy in the management of their environment. By fostering close collaboration, Fanamby aims to establish a model where environmental protection becomes both a shared responsibility and a source of opportunities for the development of all.

Thanks to the Tany Meva Foundation We would like to reiterate our sincere thanks to the Tany Meva Foundation and all our partners for this collaboration. Together, let's rise to the challenge of building a sustainable future!