December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the theme chosen for the celebrations in Madagascar is ‘Giving importance to human rights’. The celebrations in Antsiranana begin on 30 November and end on 1 December. Even if a person is a carrier of the HIV-AIDS virus, he or she has rights. E.V.A’ programme on Don Bosco radio, in collaboration with the health commission, at the Arrupe centre.

Know and take care of water, because it is a guarantee of health. Given the current situation, particularly the difficulty of obtaining drinking water and the lack of rainfall, it's a good idea to encourage each other to be careful with water. People who care about water save lives; water is the basis of life, for example 80% of a child's body is made up of water. Everyone has to make an effort to save water, in other words put in place strategies to save water. Broadcast ‘miaina - mitia’ on Don Bosco radio, in collaboration with the health commission, at the Arrupe centre.

There are many challenges facing education today as a result of the growth and development of technology. The benefits are many, but on the other hand, according to analysts, there is still an education deficit in Madagascar, especially at a time when development and globalisation are being promoted. A great effort and a great role await parents, because the foundation of education begins at home. E.V.A’ broadcast on Don Bosco radio, in collaboration with the health commission, at the Arrupe centre.

The current situation shows that Malagasy society is facing many challenges, with many problems that are generally perceived to affect everyone directly. One of the most important of these is the problem posed by the environment, where nature is increasingly being damaged, and the insecurity that most Madagascans complain about. On the other hand, especially in the capital, people complain about power cuts and the lack of water. All this has a negative impact on health. Broadcast ‘miaina - mitia’ on Radio Don Bosco, in collaboration with the health commission, at the Arrupe centre.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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