Two powerful cyclones, Fytia and Gezani, have struck Madagascar just ten days apart. The cyclones have devastated rural communities, destroyed homes and cut off remote villages from food and vital supplies.
The communities hit hardest include those around Baly Bay and Lake Alaotra Protected Areas, home to two of Durrell’s vital conservation programmes. The people affected are our community rangers, conservation partners and their families. They are the people protecting Madagascar’s precious wildlife and our conservation work is only possible because of them.
Families have lost their homes, and their crops have been washed away. Widespread flooding has left thousands of people displaced. Remote fishing communities have lost their boats and fishing gear. The scale of the humanitarian crisis is overwhelming, and the national authorities are struggling to cope.
Right now, families are desperate for food, for shelter, for hope. With support from Jersey Overseas Aid, we have delivered initial emergency assistance, but because these areas are so remote, many families have yet to receive help.
Your donation today can provide immediate relief. We have assessed the immediate need to raise £52,250 to support these efforts and our team in Madagascar are working with village leaders and district authorities to provide urgent support, including:
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Nutritious emergency food to prevent hunger
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Safe drinking water and hygiene supplies
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Essential household items for displaced families
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Materials to rebuild homes, schools and health centres
- Equipment to rebuild facilities to care for precious baby ploughshare tortoises
The need is immense, and immediate. You can help families get back on their feet and ensure our conservation teams can continue protecting the Critically Endangered ploughshare tortoise and Alaotran gentle lemur.
Donate today to support communities in crisis
£25
could provide emergency rice, beans and oil for three families
£75
could supply materials to repair a damaged home
£200
could help rebuild the enclosure for baby ploughshare tortoises