The cooperative "Landy Avotra" in Kelifaritra, Rural Commune of Ambohitrabiby, District of Antananarivo-Avaradrano still preserves good quality products, techniques inherited from parents in the past, in the craft of silk.

Madagascar celebrated 8 March, International Women's Rights Day. Many activities were carried out during this celebration. The HIRIKA programme invited a responsible woman who is involved in the development of the rural world. None other than Mrs. Tantely Rahoeliarivahy Rajobson...

It is suspected that the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) epidemic that occurred in these regions in 2021 will return to the Vatovavy and Fitovinany Region. RVF is a disease of cattle, sheep and goats, which can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites and the handling of infected animals. The disease first appeared in Vatovavy and Fitovinany last January, and 20 cows died in Mananjary and Nosy-Varika...

All 23 Regions have their own geodetic points, if the last 07 Regions will have established them. More than 205 million Ariary have been allocated by AD2M (Appui au Développement de Menabe et Melaky) for its installation. Geodetic points are placed in 07 Regions that do not yet have them. A tool to obtain maps of the land, from satellites, so that they can be used in the field of land tenure.

New impetus

The celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Diocese of Ambatondrazaka in 2021 has brought spiritual renewal to Christians. Their current three main challenges are to improve the system to be in tune with the structure of the whole Church, to encourage Christians to pray and live the sacraments, and to urge them to be responsible in the life of the Church. Speech by Fr. Sata Jean Noël Andrianasolo

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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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