The Federation of Rural Women in Madagascar or FVTM contributes to the development of its members' income-generating activities during its 15 years of existence. It is a national umbrella organization, especially for women, which aims to improve the living conditions of rural women in a sustainable manner and to promote empowerment in social, economic and cultural life.

At least 320 000 family farmers in eight regions in the southern and central-eastern part of Madagascar: Androy, Anosy, Ihosy, Matsihatra Ambony, Amoron'i Mania, Atsimo Atsinanana et Vatovavy Fitovinany, will benefit from the opportunity provided by the "Programme de Développement des Filières agricoles Inclusfis" (DEFIS). This is a programme of the Malagasy Government under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, launched on 4 December 2019.

Son of farmers, Razafindrainibe Mbolatiana Lucien made a decisive choice to become a rural micro-entrepreneur in order to secure his career. He is a young enthusiast with a passion for milk production sold to the market through the Red Pie and Holstein dairy cows on his farm located in Soavina, a rural commune in the district of Antananarivo Atsimondrano.

Rice farmers in Bas-Mangoky have experienced the experience of selecting varieties for the 2018-2019 cropping season so that they can make a choice corresponding to their preferences for seed production in the next cropping season.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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