In rural Madagascar, subsistence farming is the primary economic activity. For the most part, farmers are unable to invest in equipment, education, inputs and to be able to change their agricultural practices for more productive farming techniques. Normally they plant around November and December, and harvest between April and June – which means food is scarce each year from October to March.

Cactus is a perennial and drought resistant crop, and under good agricultural practices constantly produces fresh biomass all year long, providing sustainable employment and by products. Due to high sun radiation (10h/day), this amazing length of photosynthesis facilitates a second flowering season with harvesting from May to September.

This new crop will ensure a stable source of income to a population extremely vulnerable to climate change, providing a cluster of essential infrastructures to collectively live and cultivate a permanent crop for fodder, with great financial, food and health benefits of the Communities.

Our aim is to provide women with their own sustainable income, a social experience and improved status. Women regain the capacity to decide, to manage and to invest in the future.