Simultaneously Protecting the Planet & Human Well-Being

RELIEVE POVERTY ∙ RESTORE NATURE ∙ REMOVE CARBON ∙ REDUCE EMISSIONS

The ReWrite Our Story program addresses climate change and extreme poverty in vulnerable global communities: It gives them sustainable livelihoods by teaching them how to “reforest” the mangroves estuaries where they live. As the fourth largest island on earth, Madagascar presents a unique profile and an ideal setting for making profound environmental and social impacts within its precious, yet threatened, locations. Our adopted project area, Antsanitia, is part of a vital mangrove estuary in need of such long-term protection and restoration. It lies on the northwest coast of Madagascar, and its mangrove forest system has been severely denuded through charcoal production and wood harvesting. This local industry has caused an essential-food shortage for the residents of the nearby city of Mahajanga, as well as a loss of their coastal protection.

Full of on-the-ground insights, the short video below provides a simple, inspiring summary of how you can contribute to both climate action and human well-being by supporting our ongoing Employ-to-Restore programs in this unique global location. As you do so, your actions will be creating powerful, positive change for both people and planet and you will be impacting 12 of the UN’s 2030 Global Goals.