Madagascar is experiencing the worst drought, with bush fires raging and no rain or so little. Even our rainforest gem, Ranomafana, is going up in flames. The next cyclone expected to hit in about three days is not exactly good news for a population already on its knees. This is going to be a tough season—a very tough one to recover from. But…

There’s a young generation of grassroots activists keeping our hopes high while we watch our country burn. Tahina Roland Frédéric, an agro-forestry engineer, is one of them. He’s not only deeply involved in restoring land and ecosystems in the Menabe region but also generously shares his knowledge and experience. People like him are rare, but I truly believe there are many more who want to stand up for the improvement of our communities’ well-being while doing their best to protect the environment.

Sure, Madagascar is mostly known for giraffes, lions, hippos (which don’t even exist here), and the poverty rate we’re all ashamed of. But there is hope for the next generation—and the one after—if we start supporting each other like this.

learn more on Tahiana’s Taniala Regenerative Camp

https://www.facebook.com/TanialaRegenerativeCamp

“Our mission is to demonstrate by example that a different model of agriculture is indeed possible: one that restores soil, cleanses water, enriches biodiversity and regenerate ecosystems, and which helps to address climate change and poverty.”