Cooperative farmers Vary Manitra Diégo II or KOVAMADI-II, in Anivorano Auratha Antsiranana-II, are working and trying to produce fragrant rice. Productivity is booming thanks to the training courses organised for them by the SOA Network.

Many farmers in the Analamanga region are convinced to use organic fertilizers without chemical additives. Mr. Randriamijoro Jacques Lucien has been farming for 10 years, and has developed his knowledge of compost fertilizer production...

PAPRIZ III recorded a positive increase during the last crop year. A product that is driving the growth and development of rice production in Madagascar. Average yields rose by more than 5 tonnes per hectare in the 11 previous regions where the project operates. The number of irrigated plains has been increased by more than 50. Over 37,000 farmers have been trained...

Rural tourism is gaining in popularity and bringing in money for Madagascan farmers. Rural tourism is a source of income for farmers if it is properly exploited. A tourist brings in between 50 and 200 dollars for a host family. The Confederation of Malagasy Farmers, or FEKRITAMA, has been involved in rural tourism for 20 years...

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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