Micro-projects boost community development in Madagascar
"Our fight against poverty will only succeed if this challenge can be met. The Madagascar Red Cross cannot do without community development," he tells a meeting of members and volunteers on providing community development to the most vulnerable communities in this south-eastern province, which covers one-fifth of the island.
Source: Red Cross and Red Crescent
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Communities rally for roads in Madagascar

The deteriorating agricultural system in Madagascar caused farmers to turn to drastic means to feed their families. Malagasy farmers began burning hillsides to clear land for crops and cattle

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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Providing access to safe water in Madagascar

Diarrheal diseases are among the leading causes of death in children under five in Madagascar. A Madagascar Ministry of Health survey in 2000 revealed that diarrheal disease accounted for 25 percent of children brought to district hospitals and 24% of child deaths.

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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Bringing health messages to rural populations

The inaccessibility of much of Madagascar's population to health education and information is a major challenge - over three-quarters of people live in rural areas, and only six percent of all households have a television. Among young women, aged 15 to 24, approximately two-thirds have no access to any form of mass media.

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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