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A dynamic vanilla farmer named Lucia shows us how working with a cooperative has helped her and her family overcome tough times and realize their dreams.

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Here in Madagascar, climate change is a major concern. Madagascar is among the most vulnerable and affected countries in the world. Unfortunately, one of the effects we have seen here is the rainy season has become more unpredictable.

Madagascar has an incredible biodiversity. About 80% of plants are found nowhere else in the world. The baobab tree is one of flagship species in Madagascar as among the 8 baobab species in the world, 6 of them are native and endemic to the country. Unfortunately, this richness is now in danger.