MADERA

What MADERA does

MADERA (Mission d'Aide au Développement des Economies Rurales en Afghanistan) is a French international solidarity association founded in 1988 under the association loi 1901 framework and recognized as being of general interest. From 1988 through 2018, the organization worked exclusively in Afghanistan delivering rural development programs, including animal health and livestock support (a network of 145 veterinarians and veterinary auxiliaries across 9 provinces), agricultural extension (over 7,000 sessions reaching 82,000+ people in a single year), WFP-supported food distribution monitoring (reaching roughly 160,000 direct beneficiaries in 2016), wheat seed distribution, irrigation and micro-dam construction in partnership with HALO Trust, and sustainable natural resource management in consortium with GERES and Solidarités International. The organization's technical core is methodological rather than technological, centered on participative development frameworks and Farmer Field School (FFS) delivery models, and it has no proprietary technology stack.

MADERA suspended all field operations in Afghanistan in early 2019 due to deteriorating security and an inability to mobilize international funding, and since 2020 has shifted operations exclusively to France via the Ali Jan Project (Projet Ali Jan), a socio-professional integration program serving asylum seekers, refugees, Beneficiaries of International Protection, and host families in rural and peri-urban areas across Ile-de-France, Brittany, Occitanie, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The new program offers socio-professional accompaniment, professional immersion stays, digital workshops, and community integration activities.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid of individual and corporate donations (tax-deductible at 66% for individuals and 60% for businesses under French rules), membership fees, and institutional grants from public donors including the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Union (EuropeAid), FAO, WFP, UNHCR, the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, and the Government of Japan. MADERA is run by a 5-member Bureau and a General Coordinator supported by 18 employees, with governance rights vested in members.

Name

MADERA

Legal name

MADERA (Mission d'Aide au Développement des Economies Rurales en Afghanistan)

Website

https://madera-asso.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MADERA is a French nonprofit association founded in 1988 that, after three decades of rural development work in Afghanistan, suspended Afghan operations in 2019 and now operates exclusively in France through the Ali Jan Project, delivering socio-professional integration programs for asylum seekers, refugees, and Beneficiaries of International Protection in rural and peri-urban areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development / NGO Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA), Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN)

Keywords

• Rural development programs
• Refugee integration services
• Agricultural development
• Humanitarian aid
• Livestock health

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: MADERA operates as a non-profit association recognized as being of general interest. Revenue comes from individual donations, membership fees, and corporate donations. In France, donations are 66% tax-deductible for individuals (up to 20% of net taxable income) and 60% for businesses (up to 0.5% of turnover). The organization also accepts volunteers and engages in fundraising activities.
2. Institutional Funding: MADERA receives funding from institutional donors including the European Union, French Development Agency (AFD), France's Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan, and UN agencies such as FAO, WFP, and UNHCR. These funds support specific development and humanitarian projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MADERA is a French international solidarity non-profit association delivering rural development programs and humanitarian assistance. Historically active in Afghanistan (1988-2019) with agricultural development, livestock health, irrigation, food security, and demining-linked rehabilitation projects, the organization now operates in France through the Ali Jan Project, providing socio-professional integration support for refugees in rural and peri-urban areas. Services are delivered through participatory community-based methodologies including Farmer Field Schools.

Product overview

MADERA (Mission d'Aide au Développement des Economies Rurales) is a French international solidarity association that operates two distinct program areas: (1) The Ali Jan Project in France - a socio-professional integration program for refugees in rural and peri-urban areas, and (2) Various rural development programs in Afghanistan (1988-2019) including animal health and livestock support, agricultural development, food security, irrigation infrastructure, and mine rehabilitation. The organization works through participatory community-based approaches and Farmer Field Schools methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Ali Jan Project (Projet Ali Jan) A support and assistance program for the sustainable socio-professional integration of refugees in rural and peri-urban areas in France, including socio-professional accompaniment, professional stays, digital workshops, and community integration activities.
• Animal Health and Livestock Support Animal health projects that support rural populations in Afghanistan through veterinary networks, vaccinations, artificial insemination, and farmer training via Farmer Field Schools.
• Rural Development of Central Afghanistan Highlands Program A consortium program aimed at improving living conditions of rural populations while preserving natural resources, including sustainable agriculture, livestock, energy savings, and natural resource management.
• World Food Programme Support Activities Activities supporting the World Food Programme (WFP) in areas difficult to access, including food distribution observation, needs assessment, and distribution support for vulnerable populations.
• CIAA - Wheat Seed Distribution Distribution of improved wheat seeds and fertilizers to repatriated and vulnerable farmers in Laghman and Nangarhar to improve food security and resilience.
• Mine-Infested Land Rehabilitation in Khost Demining and development project in cooperation with HALO Trust, including micro-dam construction, irrigation canal development, and professional training for communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.8+ million animals treated and vaccinated through animal health programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACBAR (Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988ACBAR is an Afghan coordination body bringing together 146 national and international NGOs in Afghanistan. MADERA participates regularly in ACBAR events and is involved in its twinning program. MADERA is partnered with Afghan NGO PRB through ACBAR's twinning program.
• PRB (Partners in Revitalization and Building)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfghan NGO established in 1990 working on animal health, agriculture, livelihood regeneration, humanitarian aid, women's empowerment, and construction. Since 2017, MADERA provides training to PRB members through ACBAR's twinning program on HR policies, gender, and other topics.
• COFA (Collectif des ONG Françaises travaillant en Afghanistan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective of French NGOs working in Afghanistan across sectors including education, justice support, water access, health, food security, and economic development. COFA conducts collective advocacy and communication actions.
• ENNA (European Network of NGOs in Afghanistan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of NGOs involved in Afghanistan, created in 2004. ENNA aims to maintain Afghanistan on the international political agenda and improve humanitarian and development efforts through evidence-based advocacy.
• Coordination SUDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination body for 164 French international solidarity NGOs since 1934. MADERA participates in advocacy, commissions, and consortiums through Coordination SUD, including the Agriculture and Food Commission (C2A).
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency for food and agriculture. MADERA and FAO have conducted multiple joint projects including PPR vaccinations, environmental projects through the Global Environment Facility, and seed distribution programs following natural disasters.
• WFP (World Food Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN food assistance program. Since 2011, MADERA has supported WFP activities in hard-to-reach areas of eastern Afghanistan (Konar, Laghman, Nangarhar, Nuristan), including food distribution monitoring, needs assessments, and vulnerable population support.
• UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN refugee agency. UNHCR has partnered with MADERA since 2016 on refugee reintegration projects in Afghanistan.
• GERES (Groupe Energies Renouvelables, Environnement et Solidarités)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench NGO specializing in sustainable energy and environmental protection. GERES and MADERA worked in consortium on the Rural Development Program for the Central Afghanistan Highlands, focusing on sustainable agriculture and natural resource management.
• Solidarités InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench NGO focused on water and sanitation. In consortium with GERES and MADERA, worked on optimal natural resource management and sustainable agriculture development in Central Afghanistan provinces.
• Relief InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS NGO focused on education, health, water, and economic development. A four-year program was developed with MADERA to improve animal health in four districts through farmer training on livestock practices.
• HALO TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish NGO founded in 1988 specializing in mine clearance operations. Since 2016, HALO and MADERA combined demining and development actions in Khost province, including micro-dam construction, irrigation canals, and agricultural training.
• AOAD (Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfghan NGO promoting gender equality and disability rights. In 2016, MADERA completed a partnership with AOAD through ACBAR's twinning program, providing training on internal policy reviews, operational and strategic plans, and fundraising support.
• MAIL (Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock)coreOthersAfghan government ministry responsible for restoring Afghanistan's agricultural economy. MADERA worked closely with MAIL on seed distribution projects and the Global Environment Facility project launched in 2017.
• Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (Afghanistan)coreOthersAfghan ministry responsible for refugee return, resettlement, reintegration, vocational training, and legal aid for returning populations.
• DCA (Dutch Committee for Afghanistan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch foundation developing veterinary and livestock projects in Afghanistan since 1988. MADERA works with DCA by sending farmers for training at their training center.
• AFRANE (Amitié Franco-Afghane)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench-Afghan friendship NGO founded in 1980, focused on education through teacher training, school construction, and publishing the quarterly review 'Les Nouvelles d'Afghanistan'.
• ANNGO (Afghanistan National Nursery Growers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfghan NGO created in 2008 supporting nursery grower associations and tree fruit planting material certification system. Gathers 26 nursery associations in 22 provinces with over 1,000 members.
• SHPOUL (Sound Humanitarian Participatory and Organizational Uplift)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfghan NGO created in 2008 working on community development, emergency response, women and youth empowerment, agriculture, and food security across all Afghan provinces.
• SHUHADAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfghan NGO created in 1989 helping women and children access healthcare in 24 provinces, also working on sustainable development, training, human rights, democracy, education, and child protection.
• GEREScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment NGO specializing in sustainable energy and environmental protection since 1976. Worked in consortium with MADERA and Solidarités International on the Central Afghanistan Highlands Rural Development Program.
• SEO (Society Empowerment Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfghan NGO created in 2008 focused on community development, good governance, democracy building, and population capacity strengthening.
• CRID (Centre de Recherche et d'Information pour le Développement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench development research and information center bringing together about fifty associations around shared vision of international solidarity, based on partnership and development education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Coordination SUD: Coordination body for 164 French international solidarity NGOs. MADERA is an active member through its Agriculture and Food Commission; comparable as the umbrella network influencing French NGO advocacy and funding flows.

Direct peers

• France Terre d'Asile: Major French NGO dedicated to the reception and socio-professional integration of asylum seekers and refugees in France, including rural placement programs. Directly comparable on the Ali Jan Project's core mission and beneficiary base.
• Relief International: International NGO active in Afghanistan on education, health, and economic recovery. Joint implementer with MADERA on a four-year animal health program, comparable on rural livelihoods and Afghan field operations.
• GERES: French development NGO specializing in sustainable energy and environmental protection. Long-standing consortium partner with MADERA on the Central Afghanistan Highlands Rural Development Program, sharing thematic focus and French institutional donor base.
• Solidarités International: French humanitarian NGO focused on water, sanitation, and food security. Consortium partner with MADERA on the Central Afghanistan Highlands program, sharing field methodology and donor relationships.
• HALO Trust: British NGO specializing in mine clearance combined with community development. Partnered with MADERA in Khost on mine-affected land rehabilitation and agricultural training, comparable on integrated rural development in conflict-affected settings.
• SINGA: French non-profit specialized in refugee inclusion through socio-professional and community programs, including in non-metropolitan areas. Comparable mission and methodology to the Ali Jan Project.
• Forum Réfugiés: French NGO operating refugee reception centers, asylum guidance, and socio-professional integration programs nationally. Closely comparable in service mix and target population to MADERA's Ali Jan Project.

Broad incumbents

• Action contre la Faim: Large French humanitarian organization addressing hunger through nutrition, food security, and WASH programming. Comparable on Afghanistan field presence, AFD/EU donor relationships, and French NGO coordination (Coordination SUD).

Emerging players

• Amitié Franco-Afghane (AFRANE): French-Afghan friendship NGO working on Afghan education and cultural exchange since 1980. Smaller, education-focused peer sharing MADERA's Afghan diaspora ties and French institutional positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MADERA_Asso
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyBUSLO6-jlUcnBdd4QaM4g
• Facebookfacebook.com/Mission-d-Aide-au-D%C3%A9veloppement-des-Economies-Rurales-en-Afghanistan-378927008845595
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madera-asso
• Instagraminstagram.com/madera_asso

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