The Red Island
Madagascar , the world’s fourth largest island, serves as the focal point for the on-the-ground activities of the ReWrite Our Story program. The unique conditions that exist in Madagascar, enable us to multiply — several-fold — the social and environmental benefits that can be delivered for people and planet through every dollar donated.
Extreme Poverty & Food Insecurity The island has the world’s third highest rate of extreme poverty : 70% of its people live off less than $2.15 a day. 48.5% of the population on the island is undernourished, and there is a 5% mortality rate for children of 5 or under.
Climate Change & Biodiversity Loss 90% of forests have been destroyed, with 90% of plant & animal species endemic to the island. When it comes to climate change, Madagascar is also the fourth-most-vulnerable country in the world.
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