SEED Madagascar

17/06/2026

The latest from SCRP 🌿

🦎A highlight of the past month for the SEED Conservation Research Programme in Sainte Luce was the rare sighting of this extraordinary leaf-tailed gecko, one of Madagascar’s many remarkable species.

It has been a month of change for the team, as we welcome one new team member, Ella Harisoamalala and say goodbye to our volunteer, Nathan Zwijsen. He has been an invaluable member of the team from the very start 🧡

☀️The installation of solar panels has also transformed the team’s ability to work, with Wi-Fi now available 24/7.

These snapshots offer a glimpse into life at camp and the incredible wildlife that makes Sainte Luce such a special place to live and work 🌿

15/06/2026

In Sainte Luce, climate change and deforestation are placing increasing pressure on both biodiversity and local communities. The once-connected littoral forest is now heavily fragmented, making it harder for wildlife, including endangered lemurs, to move freely between forest areas 🐒🌴

Through the Ala Programme, SEED Madagascar works with local communities to restore these forests and support long-term conservation. So far, nearly 18,500 native tree seedlings have been planted to help reconnect forest areas and strengthen ecosystem resilience 🧡

🌿 As we look toward the next phase of the programme, continued support will help expand restoration efforts and strengthen community-led conservation for the future.

Read more in our SEED blog 👉 madagascar.co.uk/blog/2026/04/one-tree-time-restoring-sainte-luces-forests-and-wildlife

The project is supported by the Australian Government and

13/06/2026

Last week, we came together with the communities of Sainte Luce to celebrate 🌿🌍

It was a vibrant and joyful day of activities, including drawing local wildlife, environmental quizzes, football games, mahampy weaving, dance competitions, and a guided forest walk 🌳

From school-based activities to wider community gatherings, the celebrations highlighted the importance of protecting the unique biodiversity of Sainte Luce and strengthening the connection between people and nature 🌱

A heartfelt thank you to all the communities, partners, and participants who made the day such a success 🧡

If you would like to support our work 🔗 madagascar.enthuse.com/ #!/

12/06/2026

🌴 Good news from Madagascar! 🇲🇬

Forest restoration in Sainte Luce is helping reconnect habitats, and endangered lemurs are already returning to restored areas.

Read more in our latest newsletter 👇

🇲🇬 🌴 Madagascar’s forests are coming back, but they need YOU!

10/06/2026

🔨 Exciting progress in Agnalapatsy!

During a recent site visit, our team delivered the door for a new concrete Light Library kiosk currently under construction ☀️🧱

💡Light Libraries provide access to solar-powered lamps and power banks, helping households, students, and teachers access safe, reliable lighting without relying on kerosene. Powered by solar energy, Light Libraries offer a sustainable solution for communities with limited access to electricity.

The Agnalapatsy Light Library is one of the busiest in the region, serving hundreds of community members each day. We look forward to seeing the new kiosk open its doors in the coming weeks 🧡

This initiative is delivered through the Solar United Madagascar Consortium, bringing together partners committed to expanding access to clean energy across 🇲🇬

08/06/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Aurenda as a new partner of SEED Madagascar 🧡🌿

Through the 1% for the Planet initiative, 1% of Aurenda’s sales this year will support SEED’s projects in southeast Madagascar 🇲🇬

As a women-owned business, Aurenda is particularly interested in Project Mahampy, which works alongside women in the Anosy region to support sustainable livelihoods through traditional mahampy weaving and the sustainable management of local reed beds.

Partnerships like this help support both community resilience and environmental sustainability, and we’re excited to work together over the coming year 🤝

05/06/2026

This World Environment Day, we are celebrating the environmental impact of some of SEED Madagascar's programmes 🌍

SEED has supported projects across southeast Madagascar from rural beekeeping, to reforestation, to providing school meals 🌱🥗

Every tree planted, hive supported, and habitat protected helps build a future where people and nature can thrive together 🇲🇬

If you'd like to help us continue this work, consider becoming a regular donor. Monthly donations provide reliable support that helps us plan for the long term and create lasting impact 🧡

Sign up to regular donations here 🔗 https://madagascar.enthuse.com/ #!/

03/06/2026

Project Masoandro is SEED Madagascar’s solar energy programme, designed to improve access to clean, affordable electricity in rural southeast Madagascar 🇲🇬

Through school-based energy systems powering social Light Libraries, the project helps power learning, supports evening study, and improves access to essential resources in remote communities.

Now, SEED Madagascar is building on this foundation by investing in the people at the heart of education: teachers 🧡

Only 17% of teachers in Madagascar hold a formal pedagogical qualification, and in many rural areas teachers begin their roles with little or no structured training or ongoing professional support.

Through a new initiative, SEED Madagascar will support 37 teachers across five rural schools with practical training on teaching methods and French language skills, alongside in-classroom follow-up, safeguarding support, and gender-based violence prevention 💜 This programme will help strengthen classroom confidence and improve learning outcomes for more than 1,700 students 📚

Support the project here 👇
🔗https://madagascar.enthuse.com/cf/teacher-capacity-strengthening
Credit: Safidy_Andrianantenaina

01/06/2026

We were delighted to recently welcome one of SEED Madagascar’s trustees, Rebecca, to Fort Dauphin 🌿

Rebecca spent time meeting teams and learning more about our Agroforestry, Community Health, and Schools programmes across the Anosy region.

Reflecting on her visit, she shared:

“It was an honour and a real pleasure to spend time at our incredible projects in Madagascar. Leading the HR and Safeguarding audits alongside our incredible team gave me a deeper appreciation of the impact they create every day. The visit was moving, inspiring and made me proud to be a trustee of SEED Madagascar.”

Thank you to Rebecca, and all of our trustees, for their continued support and dedication 🧡

29/05/2026

Yesterday, to celebrate , SEED’s Project Mampisaina team visited schools in Taolagnaro to raise awareness about menstrual health and sexual and reproductive health rights ( ) among young girls 🧡

Through interactive games, discussions, and activities, the team created a safe and engaging space for students to learn, ask questions, and build confidence around topics that are too often surrounded by stigma 📚

🇲🇬 Our team in works to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people at the critical age of sexual debut and into adulthood, with a particular focus on preventing HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Together, we can help ensure that young people have the knowledge and support they need to make informed choices for their health and future 🌍

Learn more about our project here 🔗 madagascar.co.uk/projects/community-health/project-mampisaina-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights