Social and Environmental Projects
in Madagascar

The Andrew Lees Trust was set up in 1995 following the sudden accidental death of Andrew Lees in Southern Madagascar.

The Trust develops and implements social and environmental education projects which aim to empower local communities to improve their self sufficiency and reduce the effects of extreme poverty.

The Trust is also committed to building the capacity of Malagasy professionals to undertake the challenges of designing and implementing appropriate development strategies and projects at local and regional level.

Andrew Lees was the Campaigns Director at Friends of the Earth when he died whilst filming imperilled forests in southern Madagascar on 31 December 1994.

Andrew believed passionately in empowering people to find their own solutions - whether it be for environmental, social or personal development. The main remit of the Andrew Lees Trust reflects that larger purpose and the example of Andrew"s inspirational work with local communities.