Support for the South-East region needs to be stepped up in the fight against malnutrition. Chronic and severe malnutrition increased after the passage of cyclones Batsiray and Emnati, said the region's governor, Dr. Mahafaky Justin. The rate of chronic malnutrition among children under 5 was 48.5% before the cyclones hit. It increased by around 50% after the cyclones, he explained...

The FARMADA network has introduced a Soa Far Label for its affiliated Training Centres. It has been awarded to 13 centres. The FARMADA network has made a significant contribution to improving the quality of training offered to young people and farmers in order to improve agricultural production and rural areas in our country. The Soa Far Label is a mark used to distinguish training centres that are improving and innovating their systems...

Many farmers in the Analamanga region are convinced to use organic fertilizers without chemical additives. Mr. Randriamijoro Jacques Lucien has been farming for 10 years, and has developed his knowledge of compost fertilizer production...

Their creation of a common fund to lend among themselves, or GVEC, solves the financial problems of rural populations. The "Fanantenana" Association, in Fokontany Antandrokomby, Commune of Mahitsy, in the District of Ambohidratrimo, had nearly eight years' experience.

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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