Community-run Eco-lodge on the Indian Ocean
Eco-tourism for development
Summary
An environmentally, socially and economically beneficial community-run lodge for eco-tourists in a spectacular coral-reef coastal region, improving the unique environment and people's livelihoods
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Southern Madagascar is home to the poverty-stricken Vezo fishing community, which relies on the rich biodiversity of the region’s marine ecosystems for food and income. However, unsustainable fishing practices have degraded the marine and the Vezo tribe are facing the loss of livelihoods and culture. The area is in desperate need of development of its economy outside of fishing, but this must be done hand-in-hand with saving one of the most beautiful and unique marine environments on the planet.
Activities
Developing an environmentally beneficial Eco-lodge, run by the community with all profits reinvested or going back to the community. 25 traditional huts will be built, with all material and labour sourced from the local region.
Funding Information
This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Revitalizing otherwise dying village through sustainable livelihoods. Protect unique biodiversity including coral reefs and endangered species.
Project Message
Our region offers a natural beauty and an expectional biodiversity. The Eco-lodge provides a vital opportunity for poverty alleviation and job creation.
- Zaniste Archant, Major, Befandefa Community
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Richard Nimmo
Managing Director
Blue Ventures Conservation
52 Avenue Road
London, England N6 5DR
United Kingdom
+44(0)208 341 9819
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Organization
Blue Ventures Conservation
52 Avenue Road
London,
London
N6 5DR
United Kingdom
+44 (0)208 341 9819
http://www.blueventures.org
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Madagascar
and can also be found under 
Economic Development.
For more information about Madagascar, read the Human Development Report on Madagascar or the Wikipedia entry for Madagascar.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on October 17, 2005
Latest Update from the Field
Latest news on Eco-Lodge funding
By Richard Nimmo - Project Manager, August 05, 2008 07:26 PM
Visitors have contributed a small but significant income for the village of Andavadoaka and the fund has enabled the community to invest in local infrastructure and support needy students with scholarships to attend the local Catholic Mission school.
In October 2008 Blue Ventures (www.blueventures.org) will make a donation to the community fund of $20,000 that will finance the construction of the Eco-Lodge restaurant, kitchen, community meeting hall and Eco-Lodge utilities. The fund is seeking further funding from donors to finance the construction of the tourist bungalows. Your donation can help make the plans to finish the lodge in 2008 a reality.
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