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Vision & Mission

What we are working towards, and what drives us every day to get there.

Our Vision

A Madagascar where every farmer commands water as a strategic asset

We envision a Malagasy agriculture that is resilient, resource-efficient, and capable of feeding families even through droughts. An agriculture where water scarcity is no longer a fate, but an invitation to innovate — sustainably, collectively.

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Water efficiency

Make the most of every available drop, increase productivity, and preserve resources for future generations

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Food security

Ensure stable, diversified harvests even in the face of growing climate unpredictability

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Social inclusion

Place women, youth and smallholders at the heart of agricultural innovation.

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Actionable science

Generating rigorous knowledge that directly transforms traditional farming practices and informs public policy.

Our Mission

What drives us every day

Core MissionDevelop, evaluate, and promote low-water-consumption irrigation systems adapted to the realities of Malagasy family farms; produce more with less water, while preserving resources for future generations.

Participatory approach

Co-designing solutions with farmers: validating protocols in the field and sharing results with community.

Accessible innovation

Co-designing solutions with farmers: developing low-cost technologies—such as drip irrigation kits, soil moisture probes, and simple irrigation planning tools—that pay for themselves within two to three growing seasons.