Radio Don Bosco - FITAME: 20 years of rural development

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: Presented by Rakotoarison James Daniel; Category: Hirika; Also available:; Published: 02 August 2024

The cape pea sector is facing difficulties, which is one of the basic activities of the farmers grouped together within FITAME or Union des Paysans du Menabe. FITAME is a federation that works to promote the rural environment in the Menabe region.

FITAME has 750 members in 60 Associations. Their motto is: Train, Apply, Share. People interested in training and professional development come together here. Apply the training then share.

FITAME has a wide variety of production lines, but one of the most distinctive is beekeeping and cape pea production. Its members are also involved in growing vegetables, cereals and rice. According to Mr Rakotoarisoa Robel, coordinator of FITAME, the cape pea sector has been experiencing problems recently as a result of climate change.

The creation of the Menabe Farmers Union has enabled its member farmers to improve their production and income. This regional association of farmers in the Menabe will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.

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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.

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.