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 35th anniversary of the founding of the AKAMASOA Center, headed by Father Pedro Opeka, was officially celebrated on Sunday, October 20. This is a village where human development is realized in spiritual, mental and physical aspects. 35 years of inspiring people to fight poverty, to have a better life...

16 October, World Food Day. Farmers and livestock breeders account for 80% of Madagascar's population. Farmers and livestock breeders provide 60% of Madagascar's food. supply more than 70% of exported products. Their agricultural sector accounts for 26% of Madagascar's gross domestic product or GDP...

Ownership of community land rights in Madagascar is under threat. The Malagasy do not yet have sufficient laws to protect community land. 50% of the world's land is classified as community land, according to Right Resources Initiatives (RRI) in Africa...

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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