A group of young women wait for the the indoor residual spraying to begin. They will wear protective suits and headgear, as well as gloves and masks. The indoor residual spraying protects families from mosquitos and potential deadly malaria for up to six months.
In an effort to help farmers protect their livelihoods and the environment, USAID helped develop the National Confederation of Koloharena, a farmers’ association with local, regional, and national representatives.
Students at the Isorana School in Madagascar use “tippy taps,” a simple hand washing device that consists of a hanging water-filled plastic bottle with holes in the cap to act as a faucet; soap is provided nearby.
A young boy hides shyly behind a sorghum plant in a field near Ambovombe, in Madagascar’s deep south. The area was until recently one of the most food-insecure and arid areas in the country, but a USAID-funded program to bring sorghum seeds to farmers has been remarkably successful.
Armed with WASH leaflets, Sunday school children are ready to go home and share what they have learned. They will be able to teach their families the importance of hygiene and handwashing.
School programs have become particularly useful because students often bring home sanitary practices and health information that end up helping the whole family. School projects incorporating messages on simple and effective environment and hygiene practices have reached millions in the developing world.
USAID/Madagascar continues to distribute long-lasting insecticide treated nets to families like this one. Using bednets drenched with insecticides has proven highly effective in preventing malaria.
Erline, a nineteen year old new mother, was shocked to learn about the risks of having her baby at home from community health worker Madame Rasoa while she was pregnant with her first child, Priscilla, now 4 months. ...
When Tropical Cyclone Giovanna slammed into the eastern coast of Madagascar on Valentine’s Day, relief agencies recognized the storm as a potentially catastrophic event - but not an unpredictable one. Such...
Antananarivo – In the immediate aftermath of Cyclone Giovanna which barreled through Madagascar with winds up to 150 miles/hour, the United Stated Government announced it will provide 50,000 USD in immediate emergency relief...
