Madagasikara Voakajy

What Madagasikara Voakajy does

Madagasikara Voakajy is a Malagasy non-profit conservation organization established in 2005 (with roots in the 1989 University of Antananarivo–University of Aberdeen LFR collaboration) that protects Madagascar's endemic species and their habitats through community-based conservation. It co-manages 7 Protected Areas totaling 68,000 hectares across four regions (Alaotra-Mangoro, Menabe, Diana, Sofia) and operates from a headquarters in Antananarivo with five regional offices. Its service portfolio comprises four core programmes: Applied Research and Monitoring-Evaluation, Restoration of Natural Habitats, Community Engagement (via the VOI grassroots governance model), and Economic Valuation of Endemic Species (including CITES Appendix II commercialization advocacy and baobab powder value-chain development).

The organization's underlying technology stack is community-based conservation science: applied population-dynamics research on flagship species such as Grandidier's baobab and the golden mantella frog, agroforestry-based habitat restoration, dynamic restoration-action databases, and value-chain training for sustainable economic sectors. Outcomes include three IUCN reclassifications from Critically Endangered to Endangered (golden mantella frog, Tarzan's chameleon, Pronk's gecko), reduction of forest loss in Mangabe from 2,659 ha (2023) to 314 ha (2025), 15 community savings groups serving 200 households, and 150 kg of baobab powder produced in 2024. The Tusk Conservation Award (2021) and 20 years of field experience anchor its brand credibility.

Its business model is grant-funded non-profit operations. MV does not charge for conservation services and does not publicly disclose revenue. Funding flows from a diversified base of international conservation organizations, zoos (Chester, Auckland, Cincinnati, Welsh Mountain), foundations (Mohamed bin Zayed, Rufford, Stiftung Artenschutz, Waterloo), public donors (CEPF, BIOPAMA, Darwin Initiative, Biodiverse Landscape Fund, FAPBM), and individual donations via Conservation Allies. Customers/beneficiaries are local communities (VOI groups), Madagascar's government, and international conservation partners. Headcount is 101 total staff including technical, operational, drivers, maintenance, and security roles; core technical/programme staff are reported at 32.

Name

Madagasikara Voakajy

Legal name

Madagasikara Voakajy

Website

https://madagasikara-voakajy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC), Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD), Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream) (EUAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Biodiversity conservation
• Habitat restoration
• Protected area management
• Endemic species conservation
• Community conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Antananarivo

HQ country

Madagascar

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Madagasikara Voakajy operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily through donations and grants from international conservation organizations, zoos, and foundations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Madagasikara Voakajy is a Malagasy non-profit conservation organization that protects Madagascar's endemic species and their habitats through four interconnected programmes: Applied Research and Monitoring-Evaluation, Restoration of Natural Habitats, Community Engagement, and Economic Valuation of Endemic Species. The organization manages 7 Protected Areas covering 68,000 hectares and works directly with local communities through the VOI (Vondron'Olona Ifotony) grassroots structure on conservation governance, habitat restoration, and sustainable livelihood development.

Product overview

Madagasikara Voakajy is a Malagasy conservation organization offering a portfolio of four interconnected conservation programmes: Applied Research and Monitoring-Evaluation, Restoration of Natural Habitats, Community Engagement, and Economic Valuation of Endemic Species. These programmes work together with local communities to protect Madagascar's endemic species and their habitats. The organization also provides publications and knowledge resources including conservation strategies, management plans, and scientific research papers, alongside regular field news updates covering its diverse conservation activities across protected areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Research and Monitoring-Evaluation Programme Conservation research programme strengthening scientific knowledge on population dynamics of target species such as Grandidier's baobab and golden mantella, with database updates on flagship species shared with authorities and stakeholders to improve conservation strategies.
• Restoration of Natural Habitats Programme Active restoration efforts in Protected Areas and management transfer zones in collaboration with local communities, particularly through agroforestry and planting of native species, with a dynamic database on restoration actions and nursery training support.
• Community Engagement Programme Capacity strengthening of VOI (Vondron'Olona Ifotony) grassroots communities to improve governance and management of natural resources, with income-generating activities and product promotion to increase economic benefits for local communities.
• Economic Valuation of Endemic Species Programme Promotion of sustainable economic sectors based on endemic species with attention to environmental and social standards compliance, and advocacy for commercialisation of CITES Appendix II listed species with equitable benefits for local communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 species reclassified from Critically Endangered to Endangered (Golden mantella frog, Tarzan's chameleon, Pronk's gecko)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chester ZoocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership providing financial, technical and scientific support for Mangabe conservation activities. Partnership has resulted in 50 hectares of natural habitat restoration in Mangabe Protected Area.
• Conservation AlliesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization facilitating donations to conservation projects. Hosts MV donation page where 100% of donations fund MV's mission.
• Fauna & Flora InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational conservation organization providing technical and financial support for biodiversity projects.
• IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization working on sustainable development and environmental issues in developing countries.
• MakuasiliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting local conservation organizations in Madagascar.
• The Tropical Biology AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing training and capacity building for conservation practitioners in Africa.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal conservation organization working on wildlife protection and habitat conservation.
• WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK conservation organization focused on wetlands and waterfowl protection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Missouri Botanical Garden (MBG) Madagascar: MBG runs one of the largest in-country conservation programs in Madagascar, including forest restoration and protected-area management. Comparable non-Malagasy NGO operator with deep field presence.
• Blue Ventures: Blue Ventures works on community-led marine and coastal conservation in Madagascar, sharing the community-based governance, livelihood-linkage, and VOI-adjacent approach used by MV on land.
• Fauna & Flora International (FFI): FFI operates species-focused conservation programs in Madagascar including threatened species recovery and protected-area support — directly comparable to MV's flagship species and PA portfolio.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Madagascar: WCS operates a major Madagascar program focused on protected-area management, species conservation, and community-based conservation across the same landscapes. It is the closest large international peer in terms of mandate, geography, and approach.
• Conservation International Madagascar: CI's Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund and Madagascar hotspot program directly mirror MV's biodiversity and community-livelihood model, with overlapping funders (CEPF) and geographies.
• WWF Madagascar: WWF has a long-standing Madagascar program covering forests, species, and community livelihoods. Direct overlap with MV in habitat restoration, community engagement, and protected-area management.
• Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust: Durrell runs long-term species recovery programs for island-endemic species including in Madagascar. Direct peer in flagship-species reintroduction, captive breeding, and zoo-linked conservation delivery.

Emerging players

• Rainforest Trust: Rainforest Trust funds land purchase and protection of rainforest habitat, including in Madagascar. It is both a peer in protected-area creation and an existing MV funder — a useful comparator for the habitat-protection niche.
• Re:wild (formerly Global Wildlife Conservation): Re:wild focuses on species and habitat protection for threatened wildlife globally, including Madagascar. Comparable in scope (flagship species, IUCN reclassification focus) but with a smaller in-country footprint.

Regional players

• Antananarivo Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS local affiliate programs): Local WCS-affiliated research and conservation groups in Antananarivo and across Madagascar share MV's research-led, protected-area-focused operating model and operate in the same regional ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/madagasikaravoakajy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madagasikara-voakajy

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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