Tackling forests’ massive destruction in Madagascar side by side with local communities

Our mission is to restore primeval forests in Madagascar and lastingly re-establish its unique and threatened ecosystem

Founded in 2010 by two Swiss engineers, EcoFormation is a non-profit organization committed to restoring primeval forests in Madagascar. Working hand in hand with local communities, the project covers 7’200 hectares and benefits approximately 21’500 people from the region of Sofia.

Objectives 2017

1’300’000

Plants to be produced

740

Hectares to plant

35

People to train

Environmental line

Evaluate the environmental impact

Establish reforestation plans

Implement sustainable management programs

Re-establish biodiversity and protect the ecosystem

Social line

Train and promote education: employability

Create jobs: decrease poverty

Develop food-producing culture: food security

Increase access to medical and hospital care

Economical line

Establish a sustainable management model

Help the creation of microenterprises

Structure and organise sustainably resources exploitations

Guarantee fair trade of agroforestry products