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Stories from CPALI


Fabriola’s Story: Motherhood and Opportunity
At dawn, before the first rays of sun touch Madagascar's Bay of Antongil, Fabriola is awake. She prepares for her day, cares for her...
Sep 22


Operation: Water Point
Thanks to a new rainwater catchment system that arrived by boat from the capital this week, all artisans and technicians on the SEPALI Madagascar team now have access to clean water and sanitation drops to help keep them and their families healthy.
Sep 18


Textiles of change: Village-based artisans & nature-inspired designs
Scaling opportunities for village women to participate in nature-based enterprise can help advance conservation and deliver livelihood...
Jul 31


Honoring CPALI's retiring founder Dr. Catherine Craig
At the end of June 2025, Dr. Catherine Craig formally retires from the Board of Directors of Conservation through Poverty Alleviation...
Jun 23


Celebrate Father's Day with CPALI
With Father's Day approaching, we’re celebrating the amazing fathers on the team in Madagascar! Join us in honoring Tsoly and all the...
Jun 10


Regenerative landscapes
This week, we're celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity by sharing joyful scenes from our first tree planting of the season.
May 23


A new training for village-based artisans
With support from a new grant, the first in a series of trainings for village-based women launched last week at our sister team’s...
Mar 17


When art mimics nature
Celebrating connections to the natural world through renewable materials and ecological themes Artists have long found inspiration in the...
Mar 12


Proverbs for a new year
Malagasy proverbs reflect the wit and wisdom of the Malagasy people. We share a collection here for inspiration in the new year.
Feb 19


A new nursery for a new year
Work has begun on the second farmer-led tree nursery in our new agroforestry initiative.
Feb 12


2024 Year in Review: Strengthening Livelihoods, Restoring Landscapes & Advancing Cultural Arts
Celebrating a year of conservation through poverty alleviation
Dec 11, 2024


Going plastic-free
Restoring forests should start with biodegradable pots. Our local team's hand-cut bamboo is an alternative to costly plastic containers.
Nov 1, 2024


From invasives to biochar
With support from a new CPALI innovation grant, our local sister organization has tested and refined a prototype biochar cookstove.
Nov 1, 2024


Inspired by tradition
Two talented weavers from SEPALI Madagascar's artisan workshop create stunning raffia textiles on handmade wooden looms.
Nov 1, 2024


Seeding change
This month our sister team partnered with local farmers to launch the first native tree nursery in our 2024-2025 agroforestry initiative.
Nov 1, 2024
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