Association Fanamby is a pioneering Malagasy organization that protects some of Madagascar’s most biodiverse areas through an innovative combination of protected area management, sustainable agriculture, and community development. Working across multiple critical ecosystems, they focus on creating lasting conservation outcomes that benefit both nature and local communities.

The organization manages several protected areas and implements integrated conservation programs that include: biodiversity monitoring and protection; sustainable agriculture development; ecotourism initiatives; and community health programs. They work closely with local communities to develop alternative income sources that reduce pressure on natural resources while improving livelihoods.

Fanamby has achieved significant conservation impact, protecting over 500,000 hectares of critical wildlife habitat, supporting thousands of families in developing sustainable livelihoods, and contributing to the protection of numerous endangered species including lemurs and baobabs. Their work has demonstrated how effective conservation can drive sustainable development in some of Madagascar’s most challenging contexts.