ARO-Baobab project: Combining research and conservation actions, while providing solutions for local communities
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Madagascar has an incredible biodiversity. About 80% of plants are found nowhere else in the world. The baobab tree is one of flagship species in Madagascar as among the 8 baobab species in the world, 6 of them are native and endemic to the country. Unfortunately, this richness is now in danger.
Aberu's Savings Plan
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Meet Aberu Mamo, a farmer in Ethiopia. With USAID's support, villages like Aberu's are becoming more resilient to recurring drought, helping break the cycle of crisis and reduce the need for emergency food aid. Through the Feed the Future GRAD project, USAID trained farmers like Aberu to diversify income, leverage loans and increase savings. "The money saved can be used to pass the worst time," Aberu says.