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.

Efforts to raise rabbits are helping to solve the problem of youth unemployment. Mr Randrianarisoa Lancia was one of the beneficiaries. Mr Randrianarisoa Lancia, who lives in the Commune of Anjepy, Manjakandriana district, started out with 5 rabbits, and has now produced over 2,000 rabbits in just a few years.

Cooperative farmers Vary Manitra Diégo II or KOVAMADI-II, in Anivorano Auratha Antsiranana-II, are working and trying to produce fragrant rice. Productivity is booming thanks to the training courses organised for them by the SOA Network. The KOVAMADI-II cooperative can produce up to 200 tonnes of fragrant rice this year, according to its president, Mr Tombozara Patrice.

Farmers working with the Tsiky Tsika organisation in the Analamanga region are convinced of the importance of organic production. One of them is Rabadaoro Tsimatahomanana, who lives in the Fokontany of Soanavela, Commune rurale de Fihaona, District of Ankazobe.

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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