The organisations that make up the SOA Network took an active part in the 25th edition of the International Rural Economy Fair or FIER MADA, which was held at Andohatapenaka in the capital Antananarivo. Various partners such as FFF FAO supported this Fair.

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.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the NGO PPC Madagascar are working to meet the challenge of training one million people over 5 years to master the Pfumvudza farming method. The results obtained in just one agricultural year are a sign of success, as the Ivato showcase demonstrates.

Nantenaina Casimir makes his living from farming and animal husbandry in the Faratsiho district of the Vakinankaratra region. He trained to specialise in medicine, but chose to work in agriculture and livestock farming. Nantenaina Casimir was a young man who learned from Papa Bio and Ranaivoarison Basil. It all started with about 2 handfuls of worms at Papa Bio's two years ago.

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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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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