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On Saturday, June 15th 2024, a significant milestone was reached in Amboasarikely, Ambalalava Fokontany, in the Itasy region of Madagascar. MfM, in partnership with our education partner AVM (Association Voahary Maintso), officially opened a remarkable new bridge as part of the Education for Life programme. This bridge is more than just infrastructure; it represents a transformative change for the…

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The Story of Lalao Victor Mamainirina “The AAA (Akany Avoko Ambohidratrimo) and AAB (Akany Avoko Bevalala) Centre has been my life and is more than my family. I arrived at the AAB Centre when I was 18 months old, gravely ill and not expected to survive. The parents of Irenée, the current Director of Money for Madagascar, donated blood…

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The weather wasn’t as kind for our annual Cross Bay Walk this year but it did not deter the enthusiasm and enjoyment of our walkers, Due to the natural changes in the estuary, the safe route navigated by Guide Across The Bay was longer and involved wading across more channels.  This meant that the walk this year was over…

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We are working on an exciting partnership with Solar United to provide solar panels to remote communities.  The staff on the recent visit to Madagascar spoke to people about how they currently light their homes. They learned about a mother who was buying candles so her children could do their school work.  However, the family’s finances were so tight,…

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In March our Chair, Director, a long-standing trustee and our Fundraiser went out to Madagascar to meet partners and see the work being done first hand.  This was the first trip since the global pandemic and it was great for them to meet up with friends and partners to see how they are and also the progress made on…

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Along with the Robert MacGregor Teacher Training Programme (RMTTP), and the Association Voahary Maitso, we have been involved in a week-long training programme aiming to improve teaching in the Itasy region. Robert MacGregor qualified as a teacher in Edinburgh and has been teaching since 2006.  From 2015 – 2018, Robert lived in Madagascar developing teacher training courses.  Most of…

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We have a project to create and develop vegetable gardens and school canteens in two schools – EPP Mahatsara and EPP Andasifahatelo.  Providing the children and their parents with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills will help ensure food security for these communities.   They also learn about the natural environment and protecting Madagascar’s unique biodiversity. Students learn about…

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We launched an appeal for funds after two major cyclones hit Madagascar in February 2022.  These killed over 100 people, destroyed infrastructure buildings and crops. Part of the money raised by your donations was given to schools to replace damaged desks.  we provided over 200 desks helping almost 1300 pupils in 8 schools. Getting the desks into the schools…

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Lalasoa, the Director of AAA and AAB ended her directorship in June.  She has moved on to set up her own new project outside the Akany Avoko family. We wish her all the best in the future. We are delighted to introduce the new director at AAA and AAB – Hanta Randrianarimalala. Hanta is the perfect example of a…

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