Volunteers support education and farming in Madagascar

Thirteen Malagasy young adults living abroad completed a volunteer mission in Madagascar to support development projects.

The Organization for International Migration’s (OIM) Roger Charles Evina noted strong connections formed between the volunteers and local people during the Loharano II program’s closing ceremony. Volunteers worked to improve education and teacher skills in rural areas, and they introduced new farming techniques to help farmers increase their income. The program also focused on raising awareness about protecting watersheds and managing natural resources sustainably.

Tojonirina Ramarolahy, representing the Minister of Foreign Affairs, explained that Loharano meets a genuine desire among Malagasy people, both those living in the country and abroad, to contribute to national development. Over four years, more than 40 volunteers reached over 20,000 people. Alexandre Berthon-Dumurcier, Deputy Director of the French Development Agency in Madagascar, emphasized that the Malagasy diaspora offers significant resources, skills, and ideas for the country’s development.