Sustainable management of the Makira Forest requires changes in the practices of local subsistence farmers. CPALI teaches them silk rearing that bolsters family income by 60-200% and restores habitat.
Madagascar faces an environmental and economic crisis. Its own people, in struggling to survive, are destroying the country’s unique biological heritage. Compensatory subsidies, previously used to dissuade farmers from encroaching on protected areas are not sustainable and stifle farmer independence. We seek to extend a proven, locally implemented, methods of wild silk production and give 300+ families living near the Makira protected area access to profitable markets.
Maintain CPALI demonstration site. Construct 5 more demonstrations in new villages near Makira. In each village provide 5 farmers with 1000 host plants, 9000 moth eggs. Provide on-site instruction & technical support for two years.
Economic uplift for subsistence farmers, their families and communities during a difficult period in the history of Madagascar and in the survival of critically endangered wildlife.
"Poverty won’t allow him to lift up his head; dignity won’t allow him to bow it down."
- Malagasy proverb, Trad.
Total Funding Received to Date: $43,138
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $6,861
Total Funding Goal: $50,000
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