Who we are

Suraka, the marketing arm of CPALI  (www.cpali.org), designs and sells one of a kind jewelry made from wild, Malagasy, silk. 100% of our profits are reinvested in the CPALI program.
Our program is based on market draw—not subsidy—and allows farmers to establish self-sustaining enterprises and achieve financial independence.

What we do

We teach farmers produce silk spun by wild, endemic species of silkworm that are found in the environments in which they live. The moths feed on native, Malagasy plants that are intercropped on family farms, planted to build up protective border forests, or to recover pasture and degraded land.  We pay no salaries and all participants are voluntary, however, we are building a market for CPALI products. Our program is based on market draw—not subsidy—and allows farmers to establish self-sustaining enterprises and achieve new financial means independent of foreign aid.  Our farmers who previously produced only enough for subsistence, are able to  earn income that can be used for education, health care, or other needs.

Where we work

Suraka/CPALI projects are located in the border forests of the Makira Protected Area, in North eastern, Madagascar. We are in the process of scaling up our program and hope to engage 500 farmers by the end of 2012.

What your purchase supports

             

                 Village nursery  Ambalamahogo

Village roof tops mist and rainAll of the profits from your purchase will be donated to expanding theCPALI program.

Help us make a difference!

For orders please contact:

ccraig at cpali dot org

OR

If you live in the Massachusetts area, the jewelry is being sold at:

Perceptions - 59 Main Street, Concord, MA - (978) 369-6797

and

Clark Gallery - 145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773-3840

(781) 259-8303