2 Food Insecurity
Our mangrove restoration project helps create work and increased household income in the communities around Antsanitia in northwestern Madagascar. A reliable living wage directly impacts a family's ability to meet essential food needs. In addition, Antsanitia is a fishing village that in the past has relied on the presence of healthy mangrove and ocean systems for food and income. Crabs comprise the main catch for fishermen in this region, and crabs' habitat is dependent on mangrove forests. However, deforestation and the degradation of land have led to a steady decline in crab numbers in recent years. The good news is that our work to restore the mangroves is helping reverse this trend as well!
Lugonesi Village, Tuungane Project Forestry Program © Roshni Lodhia
On the shores of Lake Tanganyika , In addition to the direct income benefits, we're also supporting food security for families through the adoption of agroforestry — the planting of fruit- bearing trees on farms. Moshi Madigidi lives in a community close to the shore, where there is a shortage of arable land. In cases like this, we supplement the core tree planting strategy with additional planting of fruit trees close to homes. As a result, eating fruit is no longer a luxury for the community, since it’s now readily available nearby. There's even opportunity to sell any surplus and use this additional income for other pressing family necessities!
Moshi Madigidi, Tuungane Project Forestry Program © John Daved
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