CPALI

Mamy Ratsimbazafy, entomologist and Founder of SEPALI Madagascar, shares his insights on purpose-driven leadership and the importance of putting local values first in conservation. From insect scientist to founder - An entomologist by training, Mamy Ratsimbazafy leads Sehatry ny Mpamokatra Landy Ifotony, the Organization of Wild Silk Producers (SEPALI Madagascar). His organization works hand-in-hand with Conservation through Poverty Alleviation International (CPALI) to deliver locally-led...

Lalaina Raharindimby, Lead Artisan for the social enterprise Tanana Madagascar, shares her insights on value leadership. And on how nature-inspired design is helping improve local economic lives and preserving cultural arts in a critical biodiversity hotspot.

Kyley Schmidt, outgoing General Manager of CPALI's social enterprise, reflects on how the venture has grown and what she'll take away as she embarks on her next chapter. Kyley Schmidt and Lalaina Raharindimby display Tanana Madagascar textiles at the Shoppe Object New York Global Artisan Project pavilion in Fall 2024. (Photo: Tanana Madagascar) When you first joined CPALI to oversee Tanana Madagascar, what drew you to the organization's mission? During my Peace Corps service (2003-2005), I...