About us
Who are we?
The ARO Baobab Association originated from one of the projects funded under the PEER program (Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research) in Madagascar, supported by USAID and the U.S.National Academy of Sciences.
It transitioned in 2024 into a non-profit organization, driven by the demand and trust of indigenous people living around the natural habitat of baobabs.
Our values
1- For Nature & People: We connect baobabs to a commitment to biodiversity and local prosperity.
2- Indigenous Leadership: We trust Indigenous peoples to lead ecosystem care.
MISSIONS
To develop and implement scientific research and community-based field initiatives aimed at the long-term conservation of Madagascar’s biodiversity — including baobabs, their ecosystems, and the communities that depend on them
BENEFICIARIES
- Rural women (particularly involved in transformation activities such
as fish smoking) - Rural youth (actively engaged in innovation)
- Vulnerable farming house holds
WAY FORWARD
- Expansion of the projects into other baobab restoration areas.
- Development of viable and scalable economic models.
- Capacity strengthening of target populations.
- Mainstreaming climate resilience into all interventions.