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Uniting for ImpactFor three decades, the nonprofit Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group (MFG) has achieved this mission through a membership-based collaboration of zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and related institutions.
The MFG operates Parc Ivoloina and has a partnership with Madagascar National Parks to conduct conservation research in the Betampona Natural Reserve. |
Duke Lemur Center and the MFG
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The Duke Lemur Center is a founding member of the MFG and continues to support our programs as a Managing Member institution providing the highest level of support for our efforts and DLC Executive Director Greg Dye sits on the MFG Board of Directors.
In addition, Duke Lemur Center provides great expertise to the MFG through their staff and great prosimian knowledge. Chief among them is Andrea Katz, who began her career at DLC in 1977 and recently retired from her role as Program Manager of their Madagascar Conservation Initiatives. A key figure on the MFG Board of Directors for years, she also served as Secretary. In addition, her husband, Charlie Welch, DLC Conservation Coordinator, also offers his great wisdom as an MFG advisor. Of course, this remarkable couple is better known to followers of the MFG for bringing the MFG into reality on the ground because they launched our efforts in Madagascar serving as the original Program Managers for the first 15 years. Their continued insights and guidance are truly invaluable. |
Greg Dye
Andrea Katz
Charlie Welch
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Conservation ActionFrom participating in international efforts for endangered plants and animals to reintroducing lemurs, the MFG supports diverse strategies to conserve biodiversity.
With a team of nearly 100 staff on the ground, we both operate long-term efforts like reforestation as well as respond quickly to care for wildlife in need. |
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Student SuccessThe MFG Saturday School program provides supplemental instruction in mathematics, French, science, and environmental issues.
This help has enabled thousands of rural children to pass the exam to advance into secondary school. And that gives a child hope and opportunities for a better life. |
Practical ResearchThe global need to better understand nature has consequences from addressing emerging health crises to containing invasive species that cost economies billions of dollars.
Along with our own direct research, the MFG has staff expertise and existing infrastructure to assist numerous scientists in their diverse research efforts. |
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Building CapacityThe MFG staff and scientific advisors mentor undergraduate and graduate students, teach classes and host workshops providing hands-on training, work with farmers to improve the quality and quantity of their harvests using available resources, and assist teachers in providing active learning strategies.
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Meet the MFGFound in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and New Zealand, our Member institutions represent the diversity of cultures committed to working with each other and the people of Madagascar.
If you'd like to join Duke Lemur Center and become a Member or donor, you'll be improving the lives of the people, plants, and animals of Madagascar. |
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Donate to Help Lemurs, People, and More!
These donation amounts are examples of how far your funds can go with the MFG. Donations are aggregated into our general funds to be sure your gift is put to use in the most cost efficient way possible to support our comprehensive mission.
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Donate to the nonprofit Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group today
for a better Madagascar tomorrow.
