“Working with communities teaches you ways of thinking you would never find behind a desk.”

Conservationist Maholy Ravaloharimanitra reflects on growing up in a rural part of Madagascar where natural forests had already disappeared, and how that early loss shaped her relationship with nature. She discusses her path into conservation, her current role leading community-based conservation work in Madagascar, and the realities of balancing fieldwork, project management, and fundraising. Maholy shares practical insights into working with diverse communities, sustaining motivation in difficult conditions, and the importance of passing conservation values to the next generation.

Check out Maholy's publications through this link:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maholy-Ravaloharimanitra