Plant Seeds of Hope

Working alongside our ecumenical partner, the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is addressing systems of food insecurity through extensive agroecological measures, all aimed at helping to reduce dependence on external inputs and often predatory markets. 

With support from the recently created Presbyterian Tree Fund and in partnership with FJKM, 2,385 fruit and indigenous trees were distributed to 232 FJKM churches and 42 schools through their Fruits, Vegetables and Environmental Education Program. Your faithful giving enabled these seeds to be shared across this island nation.

This project also produced 14,180 fast-growing seedlings, 12,500 of which have already been planted through coordinated reforestation efforts, led by FJKM. The initiative not only helped establish permanent forests for daily wood collection but helped to preserve biodiversity by stabilizing the agroeconomics of local communities, helping to alleviate food insecurity for over 28,000 people. 

Growing Stronger, Together

Now underway as part of the 2026 International Hunger Grants portfolio, the Presbyterian Hunger Program is continuing to partner with SAF/FJKM (Sampan'Asa momba ny Fampandrosoana) to strengthen the livelihoods of fishers, women farmers and poultry raisers as they adapt to a changing climate. 

Together, these efforts represent a sustained, multi-pronged commitment to the communities of Madagascar, which strives to restore forests today while building food security and resilience for tomorrow.