Diversifying farmer incomes and reducing vulnerability to climate risks by planting over 18 species with different production cycles, creating multiple income windows throughout the year

1 direct beneficiary per 1,000 trees planted (the farmer partner), and 4.5 indirect beneficiaries per 1,000 trees (the farmer partner's family)

4 long-term jobs per 1,000 trees planted: full-time regional staff, including local project managers and technicians

Providing a regular, accessible source of nutritious food and reducing dependence on annual crops vulnerable to droughts and pests

First yield can be observed from the 4th year after planting. In the meantime, our local partner supports farmers through incentives, training and capacity building on market gardening and permaculture

A "field school" offers training programs in sustainable agriculture and institutional visits

A mini tree nursery engages primary school children, who care for 3,000 young plants each year and bring them home to plant after 6 to 7 months

Awareness raising in schools and municipalities, alongside training and capacity building for adults, builds trust and long-term commitment among communities

Promoting the development of alternative income-generating activities adapted to the local context such as beekeeping

Better access to basic social services and living conditions, supporting long-term community involvement

Women and youth are empowered through capacity building and involvement in income-generating activities, promoting inclusion and equality within communities

The project is operated on the ground by our technical partner Bôndy

Active in 3 regions: Tamatave, Akamasoa and Ambanja

As a general guideline, plots typically combine around 66% forest species for shade, soil structuring and long-term resilience, 12% fruit trees, and the remaining share allocated to cash crops. Composition isn't fixed and is adapted per parcel based on soil conditions, farmer needs and agroforestry objectives

Species planted include citrus, coffee, eucalyptus, acacia, pink peppercorn, peach, cashew and jackfruit, among others

Nurseries produce a diversity of seedlings, with around 30,000 plants grown each year before being planted directly on farmers' plots

Each project is followed closely for 5 years, with continuous training, technical support and monitoring to ensure high survival rates, building a solid relationship between operational teams and farmer partners

Reduces pressure on primary and secondary forests

Smallholder plots are transformed into micro-habitats: planted trees improve soil structure, support natural regeneration and attract wildlife such as pollinators, birds and beneficial insects

Revitalises water cycles and improves water infiltration, helping protect watersheds

Reduces soil erosion in vulnerable areas and diversifies vegetation cover, strengthening long-term ecological function and landscape resilience