The National Chamber of Agriculture is helping farmers and beekeepers to master beekeeping techniques. Farmers from three organisations in the Analamanga region benefited from training organised by themselves. The training is part of the FFF FAO project to combat climate change. The Chamber of Agriculture believes that bees contribute a great deal to this work. So these farmers are being encouraged to keep bees and develop in this sector, according to Mr Elysé RAHARISON, Technical Manager at the Chamber of Agriculture...

It has been found that 90% of Malagasy households still use charcoal and firewood for cooking. This practice leads to accelerated deforestation in the areas concerned.

Beekeeping plays a key role in the rural economy. According to 2012 statistics, Madagascar has 10,300 beekeepers and around 100,000 hives. Production for export fluctuates widely in Madagascar.

Members of Filamatra Soa Iombona or FISOI and SOAMITSINJO in the Analamanga region are receiving training as trainers in organic production through the KCOA-KHEA project. Five-day training course organised at the SAF FJKM Centre or the FOFIFAKRI Isoavina Ambanitsena neighbourhood in Manjakandriana in March 2024....

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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