| Supporting livelihoods, distributing masks, and protecting habitats |
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As COVID-19 restrictions change, we are adapting to the emerging challenges constantly. This month we ask you to consider donating to keep our operations running and support our community response. This includes distributing masks, made by the Stitch Sainte Luce cooperative, and continuing with activities for projects, like Ala, the best we can. Ecosystems are still endangered regardless of this disease. We know these are hard times for everyone and we truly appreciate your support! |
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Distributing masks for community preparedness |
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| We have now distributed over 5,000 masks! With the opportunity of staying home almost nonexistent for most people in Madagascar, wearing a face mask is mandatory and can help everyone to stay safe. Together with Stitch Sainte Luce, we have been putting resources into creating cloth masks to protect our communities. Our #MasksforMadagascar campaign is raising money so per £1 donated, we can cover the material, labour and distribution costs of one cloth mask. Thank you to everyone who has already donated. |
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Supporting beekeeping as a livelihood |
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May 20th was World Bee Day, and in rural Madagascar this isn’t just about them as pollinators, but the much-needed income they bring to families. We have been working with rural beekeepers since 2016 but unfortunately, the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent restrictions have threatened their income. If you can, please consider supporting us with a £10 standing order and receive a jar of unique Madagascan honey for your generosity. Each pot has a unique Bee embroidery lid cover from the Stitch Sainte Luce cooperative 🍯 |
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Protecting endangered lemur habitat |
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| Project Ala, our reforestation project, has created a video illustrating how SEED is working to protect the rich biodiversity of the littoral forests of Sainte Luce. In planting corridors between remaining forest fragments, we are using nature as a solution to connect isolated pockets of biodiversity, promoting the health of the whole ecosystem, and the security of people who rely on the forest for their livelihoods. |
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