Alliance Voahary Gasy

Alliance Voahary Gasy (AVG) is a non-profit organization based in Madagascar, specializing in environmental conservation and sustainable natural resource management. Registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government since March 2016, AVG focuses on improving community-based management and protection of biodiversity resources in Madagascar. The organization works closely with local communities to address threats to natural resources and promote sustainable practices. AVG's expertise lies in conducting research, implementing conservation activities, and fostering collaboration between various stakeholders to achieve long-term economic growth, global health, and democracy objectives in Madagascar.

AVG has primarily provided services to the federal government through subcontract awards under prime contractor Pact, Inc. These subcontracts, awarded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), have focused on improving the enabling environment for effective community-based management and protection of biodiversity resources in Madagascar. The work undertaken by AVG has complemented and reinforced the site-based Mikajy project's local-level outcomes. Through these subcontracts, AVG has likely contributed to enhancing local capacity, developing sustainable resource management strategies, and implementing conservation initiatives in targeted areas of Madagascar. The organization's consistent involvement in these subcontracts demonstrates its expertise in addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices in the region.

Most recently, AVG has received a significant prime federal grant award from USAID. On April 9, 2024, AVG was awarded a five-year Cooperative Agreement worth $1,658,290 for the "MIZANA" project. This grant, falling under USAID's Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas program (CFDA 98.001), aims to lower threats to natural resources and biodiversity in Madagascar. The project will run until April 8, 2029, during which AVG will collaborate with local communities, conduct research and monitoring, implement biodiversity conservation activities, and promote sustainable natural resource management practices. This prime grant award builds upon AVG's previous experience as a subcontractor and demonstrates the organization's growing capacity to lead large-scale conservation efforts in Madagascar, contributing to USAID's broader Foreign Assistance Program objectives in the country.