Mr Ranaivoarison Basile or Papa Bio has obtained good results in his research on vermicompost. Production from worm rearing and vermicompost production has improved, and above all the harvest from the use of vermicompost...

According to Papa Bio, the vermicompost research carried out by Lanja Miakatra is not comparable to other organic fertilisers. All the members have benefited from it, following their training. Many members have benefited from the improved productivity and, above all, the improved income per family.


Mr Ranaivoarison Basile is calling on agricultural experts, as well as farm managers and especially researchers, to exchange ideas for the development of rural areas. Papa Bio said that the door is always open.

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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