Protecting Madagascar’s Remaining Dry Forests: Save Kasijy Special Reserve!
DONATE TO IMPACT MADAGASCAR Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name IMPACT Madagascar Location: Kajisy Special Reserve, located between the Betsiboka and Boeny regions of north-western Madagascar. Classified as a Key Biodiveresity Area (KBA), this threatened forest ecosystem is home to a number of endangered and vulnerable species. In addition, Kajisy is home to 67 species of birds, 4 additional species of lemurs, over 20 reptile species and 5 amphibians. Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Ecosystem Restoration Wildlife Conservation Key Species: ● Crowned sifaka (Propithecus coronatus), CR● Decken’s sifaka (Proputhecus deckenii), CR● Fork-marked lemurs (Phaner furcifer), EN● Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox), VU Challenges And Threats: Bushfires Logging and agricultural encroachment Hunting Actions: Improve agricultural techniques Increase patrols Reinforce forest restoration program The Challenge Across Madagascar, Kajisy and other forest fragments like it face mounting pressure from deforestation, slash-and-burn agriculture, illegal logging, and recurrent fires. Rapid population growth near protected areas, coupled with lack of stable income, has intensified demand for land and natural resources, threatening habitats that sustain both people and wildlife. Many local people remain unaware of the long-term value of conserving the reserve’s biodiversity and ecosystem services. As a result, unsustainable practices persist, leading to overexploitation of natural resources and the imminent loss of unique flora and fauna. Immediate conservation actions are urgently required to protect this remarkable site, safeguarding its wildlife while supporting and improving the living conditions of local communities to develop more sustainable and resilient livelihoods. Urgent Appeal Kasijy Special Reserve is important for biodiversity as it is one of the rare remaining dry galery forests. Urgent actions are required, including: ● Preventing and controlling bushfires through community patrols and forest restoration efforts● Strengthening ecological monitoring in close collaboration with local communities to better understand and manage changes in biodiversity● Reinforcing environmental education and awareness, ensuring that conservation becomes part of community values and daily practices.● Developing sustainable income generating activities that reduce dependence on destructive practices, focused on agroecology that support both nature and livelihoods. IMPACT Madagascar is proving that community-led conservation works. In 2024 alone, their teams and partner communities achieved measurable impact across nine similar conservation sites. Now, they need to expand this momentum to Kajisy : restoring habitats, strengthening patrols, and ensuring that community members have the tools they need to protect this precious forest ecosystem before it is too late. Why Your Donation Matters Your support directly funds community-driven conservation the most effective, locally rooted way to safeguard Madagascar’s biodiversity. When you give to IMPACT Madagascar’s Kajisy Forest Appeal, your donation goes directly towards: ● Training and equipping community rangers to prevent logging, fires, and other illegal activity.● Supporting local campaign awareness and income stream generation that reduce reliance on forest resources.● Monitoring endangered species found nowhere else on Earth.● Reforestation with local communities. Every donation helps strengthen the connection between people and nature, ensuring that Madagascar’s forests, wildlife, and communities can thrive together, now and for generations to come. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes
Last Stand To Save Imperiled Forest In Madagascar
DONATE TO ANTREMA Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name Antrema Miray Association Location: Antrema Biocultural Site, in Northwest Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Ecosystem Restoration Management of Protected Areas Key Species: Crowned sifaka Madagascar fish eagle Madagascar rosewood Challenges And Threats: Forest fires Agricultural expansion Non-local fisherman Actions: Intensify community patrols Construct patrol stations The Challenge The Antrema Biocultural Site is a unique community protected area that was established at the request of local communities to safeguard their rich biodiversity. Of particular importance are the crowned sifakas, which the local people consider to be incarnations of their ancestors. While these remarkable primates have experienced significant population growth over the past two decades (from 500 individuals in 2000 to approximately 800 in 2020), their habitat is increasingly threatened by encroaching savannah fires. These forest fires, often resulting from agricultural practices and climate change, are fragmenting the forest islands that serve as critical habitat for not only the sifakas but also numerous other endemic species. Without rapid intervention to reduce these fires, the long-term survival of this thriving population could be jeopardized despite their current growth trends. Urgent Solutions To protect the scattered forest islands that constitute habitats for many endemic animals and plants, Antrema Miray Association (AMI) has established a mixed multi-actor brigade composed of community members, forest rangers, and local police. This collaborative force works to enforce protection measures and monitor fire threats, especially during the vulnerable dry season when fire risks are highest. AMI needs support to construct strategically located patrol stations throughout the protected area and to train and equip community patrols with the necessary tools to prevent and combat forest fires. These efforts are essential for maintaining the integrity of this biocultural landscape where both biodiversity and cultural heritage are deeply intertwined. Why Your Donation Matters The presence of Antrema Miray Association in the Biocultural Site of Antrema and the Katsepy peninsula is critical for protecting the crowned sifakas and preserving the entire ecosystem within their habitat. Through their work, AMI helps maintain the delicate balance between conservation needs and community development. Donations directly support AMI’s fire prevention efforts, community patrol initiatives, and the construction of crucial monitoring stations. These actions not only protect the growing sifaka population but also help preserve the cultural connection between local communities and these revered primates. By supporting AMI, donors contribute to a sustainable model of conservation where biodiversity protection and community welfare are achieved in harmony, ensuring that both the sifakas and the people who consider them sacred can thrive together for generations to come. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes
Protect The Bongolava Forest Corridor
DONATE TO FBM Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name Fikambanana Bongolava Maitso (FBM) Location: Bongolava Forest Corridor Protected Area, Sofia Region, Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Capacity Building and Training Protected Area Management Key Species: Madagascar rosewood Bongolava mouse lemur Coquerel’s sifaka Challenges And Threats: Forest fires Charcoal production Deforestation Actions: Fire prevention Protected area patrols Equipment to fight fires The Challenge Madagascar’s Bongolava Forest Corridor faces significant threats from forest fires caused by various human activities. These fires often originate from the renewal of grazing areas, leaks or explosions in charcoal kilns, and the clearing of crop fields using fire—all activities prohibited within the Protected Area. Fires spread quickly and uncontrollably, and the individuals responsible are often unidentified. Despite clear rules requiring authorization from the forestry administration for field clearing, including the presence of personnel to control the fire, these regulations are frequently ignored. As a result, fire use has become widespread and unregulated, posing a serious threat to the forests. Additionally, the dry season (July to December) has seen an alarming increase in fires, with 2023 incidents far surpassing those of the last five years. Fire damage during this period is especially critical, wreaking havoc on both farmland and Protected Areas. Outside the Corridor, the loss of forest cover has been immense, increasing pressure on the Protected Area for resources like charcoal production. Urgent Solutions FBM is working tirelessly to address these challenges through a multi-faceted approach involving collaboration with the forestry administration and local committees. Enhanced enforcement of fire-use regulations is a critical first step to prevent uncontrolled burns. FBM is committed to increasing patrols around the Protected Area to monitor for potential fire outbreaks, ensuring that early detection and rapid response minimize damage to the forest. In addition to monitoring efforts, equipping FBM with firefighting tools and training is essential to combat fires that do arise. Expanding their capacity will enable them to respond more effectively to incidents before they escalate into widespread destruction. Furthermore, FBM seeks to empower community members by providing education and resources to reduce reliance on harmful practices such as unsanctioned land clearing and charcoal production. This comprehensive strategy not only safeguards the Bongolava Forest Corridor but also strengthens the community’s ability to coexist sustainably with their environment. Why Your Donation Matters FBM is on the frontlines of protecting the Bongolava Forest Corridor from forest fires and other threats. Your support will empower FBM to train local committees in conflict resolution and enforcement of fire-use regulations, strengthening their ability to protect the forest. Donations will also help expand patrols, provide critical firefighting equipment, and fund education initiatives that promote sustainable practices. By contributing, you are helping FBM and the local community safeguard one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse regions, ensuring it remains a haven for wildlife and a vital resource for generations to come. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes
Stop The Destruction Of Madagascar’s Rainforests
DONATE TO NY TANINTSIKA Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name Ny Tanintsika Location: Ambositra-Vondrozo Forest Corridor Protected Area, Eastern Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Golden bamboo lemur Southern black-and-white ruffed lemur Milne-Edwards’s sifaka Challenges And Threats: Logging Slash and burn cultivation Fire Actions: Intensify ranger patrols Patroller equipment Community education and awareness The Challenge Human migration into the forest is triggering deforestation and fragmentation of the remaining forest ‘corridor,’ particularly through agricultural extension (rice-farming in the valley floors and gradual deforesting of the surrounding hillsides). Illegal logging and mining activities, fuelled by corruption, further threaten the ecosystem. Additionally, hunting of lemurs for consumption continues to deplete wildlife populations. According to forest cover loss data from 2001 to 2020, the Corridor of Ambositra-Vondrozo (COFAV) lost 51,700 hectares of forest cover, including 37,700 hectares of primary forest. The main threat to fauna is habitat destruction and collection of animals for sale. The Lemur Conservation Strategy identifies COFAV as home to 21 lemur taxa, of which 6 are critically endangered, 7 endangered, 4 vulnerable, 1 near threatened, and 3 data deficient. COFAV has the highest number of lemur species of any protected area in Madagascar—with a disproportionate number in elevated threat categories. Urgent Solutions Ny Tanintsika is addressing these threats through education and awareness-raising activities, and by strengthening forest management and governance. Their approach includes: Increasing the number of monthly patrols to gather more information on existing pressures and to dissuade exploitation of forest trees and agricultural expansion Creating a mixed brigade comprising the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Sustainable Development team, local gendarmerie, and patrol officers from each community forest management association (VOI) to conduct unannounced checks every three months Restoring damaged forest areas through tree planting initiatives with local communities Encouraging people around the forest to plant trees for their daily needs to reduce pressure on natural forests Improving the livelihoods of local residents to engage them as active participants in forest protection Why Your Donation Matters The Ambositra-Vondrozo Forest Corridor contains a wealth of flora and fauna biodiversity that will disappear as forest degradation continues. The impact of climate change is already visible, causing food insecurity for people living around the forest. At the current rate of degradation, these forests could disappear within 70 years. If deforestation continues, valuable genetic diversity—including unique species of wildlife and valuable tree species—will be lost forever. This part of the forest is the source of several rivers in southern and southeastern Madagascar, and its destruction will lead to drought and famine throughout the region. Your donation will help Ny Tanintsika protect this critical forest corridor, preserve endangered species, and support sustainable development for local communities who depend on this ecosystem. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes
Preserve Tsimanampetsotsa’s Biodiversity For Future Generations
DONATE TO ANALASOA Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name Association Analasoa Location: Tsimanampesotse National Park, Southwestern Madagascar Appeal Category: Capacity Building and Training Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Radiated tortoise Grandidier’s mongoose Ring-tailed lemur Challenges And Threats: Fires Deforestation Illegal trade of Radiated tortoise Actions: Enhancing the enforcement of patrols to combat illegal activities Conducting outreach programs Monitoring efforts for endangered species The Challenge The Tsimanampesotse National Park represents the dry spiny forests of Madagascar, a unique and highly diverse ecosystem with an exceptionally high number of endemic species. These forests are situated in economically and climatically disadvantaged Southwest Madagascar, where local communities heavily rely on nature for their well-being. The lack of awareness among local populations regarding the importance of conserving resources for the benefit of future generations has led the local communities to the overexploitation of vital natural resources, especially during crises, threatening the rich plant and animal diversity. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Madagascar southwestern biodiversity protection is paramount. To protect these natural resources and support local livelihoods, Association Analasoa is challenged to implement innovative biodiversity conservation strategies with increased collaboration and community involvement. Urgent Appeal Association Analasoa’s conservation efforts prioritize mitigating the impact of human activity on biodiversity, a critical component of their mission. Covering 202,525 hectares, Tsimanampesotse National Park requires a strong protection and monitoring system, as well as community education and mobilization to reduce pressures. This initiative demands proactive engagement, steadfast commitment, dynamism, and strategic efficiency in addressing emerging challenges. To succeed, optimizing human and financial resources for nature conservation is essential for tackling the complex tasks involved in preserving the park. Why Your Donation Matters Association Analasoa’s participatory conservation initiatives in the Tsimanampesotse region have helped to improve the low involvement of local communities and increase their awareness of the importance of preserving natural resources. Over the past few years, the Analasoa concept and program, initially localized, have expanded to other areas of Tsimanampesotse National Park. The organization firmly believes that an effective participatory conservation program, combined with capacity building at the local level, forms the foundation of successful conservation initiatives, thus ensuring the future of generations to come. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes
Lemurs! Madagascar’s Treasure Needs Your Help
DONATE TO GERP Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name GERP Madagascar Location: Maromizaha in Madagascar Appeal Category: Ecotourism Reforestation Scientific Research Key Species: Indri Gray-headed Lemur Coquerel’s Sifaka Challenges And Threats: Illegal poaching Cattle ranching Charcoal production Actions: Community outreach Law enforcement Protection patrols The Challenge Lemurs, Madagascar’s most iconic and endangered primates, are facing an unprecedented crisis. Their lush rainforest habitats are vanishing at an alarming rate, due to deforestation, habitat destruction, and the illegal wildlife trade. As a result, lemurs are on the brink of extinction, and their unique biodiversity is at risk of being lost forever. These captivating creatures, found nowhere else on Earth, play a critical role in their ecosystems. To combat this urgent crisis, GERP Madagascar is dedicated to protecting lemurs and preserving their habitats. Support for their efforts will make a real difference in overcoming these challenges and ensuring a brighter future for lemurs in Madagascar. Together, conservation partners can be the lifeline these incredible animals desperately need. Urgent Solutions The time to act is now. Lemurs in Madagascar can’t wait. With proper support, GERP Madagascar is implementing critical solutions to protect these beloved primates. Donations fund essential actions, including habitat preservation, anti-poaching efforts, community engagement, education, and scientific research. GERP is working tirelessly to halt habitat destruction and the illegal wildlife trade, ensuring that lemurs can thrive once more. By contributing today, supporters become a vital part of these urgent solutions, making a profound impact on the survival of lemurs and the preservation of Madagascar’s rich biodiversity. Conservation partners can join this race against time to secure a future where lemurs continue to enchant the world. Why Your Donation Matters Lemurs are not just charismatic animals; they are guardians of Madagascar’s exceptional biodiversity. Their survival is intertwined with the preservation of unique ecosystems found nowhere else on our planet. By protecting lemurs, GERP protects the very essence of Madagascar’s natural heritage. These remarkable creatures serve as ambassadors for the urgent need to conserve our environment and the delicate balance of life on Earth. Action is needed now. By supporting GERP Madagascar, donors are taking a stand for lemurs, for biodiversity, and for our planet’s future. Contributions are more than donations; they’re commitments to safeguarding the wonders of our world. Together, GERP and its supporters can make a lasting difference, ensuring that Madagascar remains a sanctuary for biodiversity and the enchanting home of lemurs. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes Lemurs! Madagascar’s Treasure Needs Your Help Lemurs, Madagascar’s most iconic and endangered primates, are facing unprecedented rates of deforestation and illegal wildlife trade. With your support, GERP is implementing critical solutions to protect these beloved primates. Donations fund habitat preservation, anti-poaching efforts, community engagement, education, and research. Raised so far $0 Goal $10K 0% funded APPEAL Snapshot Partner Naturaleza, Tierra y Vida (NATIVA) Location Gran Paisajes del Chaco, Chiquitania y Pantanal, Bolivia Appeal Category Protected Area Management Wildlife Conservation Community Support and Development Key Species Jaguar, Chaco peccary, Lowland tapir Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Legally Constituted Effective Impact The Challenges Bolivia is in the middle of an escalating wildfire crisis. Prolonged drought, rising temperatures, and unsustainable land use have pushed the Chaco, Chiquitania, and Pantanal into increasingly frequent megafires. Each fire season destroys critical habitat, degrades soils and waterways, and puts Indigenous and rural communities at risk. Many protected landscapes still lack the equipment, early-warning systems, and trained brigades needed to contain fires before they spread. Urgent Solutions NATIVA is launching an integrated wildfire prevention and response program. They will strengthen local brigades with specialized training, protective equipment, and logistical support; expand satellite monitoring to detect hotspots in real time; and run awareness campaigns to help communities adopt preventive fire-management practices before the next dry season. The goal: sharply reduce wildfire impact and safeguard critical habitat for jaguars, Chaco peccaries, lowland tapirs, and the people who share their range. Why Your Donation Matters Your support goes straight to protecting some of Bolivia’s most extraordinary ecosystems. Every contribution equips a frontline brigade, keeps a monitoring system online, or fuels an emergency deployment when a fire breaks out. Investing in prevention now is how we stop irreversible biodiversity loss and defend Indigenous territories—before the next fire season hits.
Monitor Biodiversity In Madagascar
DONATE TO ASITY Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name ASITY Madagascar Location: 4 reserves across Madagascar Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Capacity Building and Training Education Endangered Species Protected Area Management Key Species: Sakalava Rail Verreaux’s sifaka Madagascan big-headed turtle Challenges And Threats: Clearance of rainforest for cattle ranching Habitat fragmentation Unsustainable resource use Actions: Protected area management Expand ecotourism infrastructure Community environmental education The Challenge Madagascar’s unique biodiversity faces significant threats from habitat loss, primarily through the clearance of rainforest for cattle ranching and other unsustainable practices. These activities endanger critical species like the Sakalava Rail, Verreaux’s sifaka, and the Madagascan big-headed turtle. ASITY Madagascar works to address these conservation challenges through community engagement, development projects, and collaboration with various sectors. Their approach focuses on protecting important locations while simultaneously improving the socio-economic conditions of local communities who depend on these natural resources. Urgent Appeal ASITY Madagascar’s conservation work spans four protected areas across Madagascar, each requiring consistent monitoring and management. Their efforts include capacity building for local communities and implementing sustainable management practices that balance ecological protection with human needs. Through focused initiatives, ASITY fosters long-term behavior change through awareness raising, information sharing, and environmental education. Their work empowers communities and future generations to understand the vital connection between their wellbeing and the conservation of local natural resources, creating pathways for sustainable coexistence. Why Your Donation Matters Donations directly support ASITY’s vital monitoring efforts in their four Protected Areas, including capacity building initiatives and the implementation of sustainable management practices. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact in preserving Madagascar’s natural ecosystems. By supporting ASITY Madagascar, donors play a crucial role in solving pressing conservation challenges. Through their integrated approach that combines environmental protection with community development, ASITY creates positive and lasting impacts for both people and biodiversity throughout Madagascar Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes
Save Panama’s Remaining Rainforests
DONATE TO ADOPTA Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name Adopt a Panama Rainforest Association (ADOPTA) Location: Cerro Chucantí, Panama Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Ecotourism Ecosystem Restoration Endangered Species Government Policy Protected Area Management Wildlife Conservation Key Species: Colombian Spider Monkey Chucantí Centipede Snake Chucantí Salamander Challenges And Threats: Clearance of rainforest for cattle ranching Slash and burn activities Logging Actions: Protected area management Expand ecotourism infrastructure Community education and engagement The Challenge The cloud forests of Cerro Chucantí Reserve in eastern Panama rise to 4,700 feet in elevation and sustain a diverse tropical forest ecosystem. The geographic isolation of the Cerro Chucantí mountaintop reserve has allowed its flora and fauna to diversify considerably, such that it contains a number of locally endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. There have been many discoveries of species new to science at this unique site, including salamanders, frogs and snakes. Unfortunately, the rainforests in Cerro Chucantí are under significant threat from slash and burn activities, logging and cattle ranching. Urgent Solutions ADOPTA will work to strengthen the protection of the reserve through hiring forest guards and working in conjunction with the local government. Patrols will ensure the forest remains intact and poaching is stopped. An important part of the long-term strategy is ensuring local community support, and ADOPTA’s mission includes educating, training and engaging the community in conservation activities. Why Your Donation Matters With support from donors, ADOPTA can ensure the Cerro Chucantí Private Nature Reserve is safeguarded for all wildlife. Furthermore, the recently acquired San Bartolo Private Nature Reserve preserves the last remnants of lowland Pacific rainforest and fosters biodiversity akin to the biodiverse Osa Peninsula. By donating, supporters play a vital role in preserving these unique ecosystems and the remarkable species that inhabit them. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Top Accountability Effective Impact Conservation Action Heroes