OSCEAH's work on water, sanitation and hygiene has been fruitful this year. It focuses on the fundamental human rights of ‘water’, sanitation and hygiene, so their work has been focused on that. They also help to keep things manageable ‘leadership’. The first task was to have a national policy. The process of designing it has already been completed, and will be published shortly in December. According to Mr Ravelosaona Arsène, the president of this civil society, it is difficult to install...

 

Environmental and forest restoration, or what is known as “RPF”, is an unavoidable turning point at the present time, in order to protect the environment and ensure sustainable production. Restoring the environment and forests, where Africa will be making a special effort to reach 100 million hectares by 2024. 10 countries have issued a challenge to the RPF, and Madagascar in particular has set itself a target of 4 million hectares by 2030. Work is being carried out in this direction, particularly in the north of the island. The training of farmers in Antsiranana has not been wasted, there, to combat climate change and extend production.
The message was a success in the various training courses attended by these farmers. The work carried out for Antsiranana-II in the commune of Sajoavato and in the village of Berafia in the commune of Andrafiabe is already visible. Residents are beginning to restore the environment around the forest, a project run by the UNION MATANJAKA association in collaboration with the SOA network. They have worked with the TOSIKA association to provide training for farmers. The FAO, through the FFF FAO program, is co-responsible for the rehabilitation of the environment and the “RPF” forest in the Antsiranana-II district.

Selected or improved seed is produced by a number of associations. One of them is Malagasy Mpomakotra Masomboly or F3M. Even if the quantity of certified seed in Madagascar is still not sufficient, farmers are now convinced of its use, according to F3M President Justin Rakotoarison.

The fishing industry, particularly sea fishing, provides a livelihood for many families in Madagascar, but it is under threat from environmental destruction, particularly forest fires. This sector provides a livelihood for 1,500,000 Madagascans. 80% of fishery products come from traditional fishing, in both fresh and salt water...

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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