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MADAGASCAR 2.0!

On December 31, 2023 By Harry and Annie Bergshoeff

We’re going back!

Located off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world.  It has been the inspiration for many documentaries and films over the years and is arguably one of the most unique and interesting locations on Earth.  Madagascar is perhaps best-known for its massive baobab trees — and of course, for its lemurs….although we had to go to a zoo during our last days there in 2022 to see them (they are not prevalent in the drought stricken south). The island is also home to the Tuléar reef, the world’s third-largest coral reef system, making Madagascar one of the top scuba diving destinations in Africa.  A few more interesting facts about the island, its people, and its culture…..

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Life in a Fokontany

On December 10, 2022 By Harry and Annie Bergshoeff

A highlight for us on this assignment was having the opportunity to visit a few of the 35 “Fokontany” included in our project.  Just to explain, a Fokontany or village in this part of Madagascar consists of groupings of homes (10-15) surrounded by the plots of land owned by the individual households. According to the people we have met, having relationships and living in community is the primary ingredient to living well.  

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