With a population of over 22 million, Madagascar is the fourth- largest island in the world. 90% of the population live on less than 2 dollars per day. Madagascar is home to an abundance of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. Tourism focuses on the niche eco-tourism market, capitalizing on Madagascar's unique biodiversity, unspoiled natural habitats, national parks and lemur species. The major issues in Madagascar are:
- Access to medical care remains beyond the reach of many Malagasy
- Education quality is weak, producing high rates of grade repetition and dropout
House of the Nations-Madagascar
House of The Nations - Madagascar (Hof N), is a non profit organization registered in Madagascar in 2002. The overall vision is to bring transformation among the rural communities of Madagascar. The main focus in on three activities to accomplish this vision:
1. Education: The school is called LPMI (Lycee Prive Mpanefa Iraka). LPMI started with 3 students in 2003 and now has become a primary, secondary and high school with 26 teachers and +280 students.
There are currently no computer courses or music.
2. Health care: Loving Care Clinic (LCC) is the name of the small clinic at the base. It focuses on health education, general consultation and natural medicine.
3. Community development: making roof tiles, drying tropical fruits and keeping bees. Hof N brings a big impact in its surrounding communities every year.
"The road to the House of Nations- Madagascar was so bad for many years, especially during rainy season. When we lost our 4 x4 , the little campus car was always in trouble when it rained...so, we decided to improve it. We challenged few families to invest in the road and fortunately we have paid all the necessary costs. From now on they are not isolated any-more, we can move to the city anytime we want. This is not only for the benefit of the school, but benefits the entire community." -Faly HaJarivony , Director House of the Nations - Madagascar
1. Education: The school is called LPMI (Lycee Prive Mpanefa Iraka). LPMI started with 3 students in 2003 and now has become a primary, secondary and high school with 26 teachers and +280 students.
There are currently no computer courses or music.
2. Health care: Loving Care Clinic (LCC) is the name of the small clinic at the base. It focuses on health education, general consultation and natural medicine.
3. Community development: making roof tiles, drying tropical fruits and keeping bees. Hof N brings a big impact in its surrounding communities every year.
"The road to the House of Nations- Madagascar was so bad for many years, especially during rainy season. When we lost our 4 x4 , the little campus car was always in trouble when it rained...so, we decided to improve it. We challenged few families to invest in the road and fortunately we have paid all the necessary costs. From now on they are not isolated any-more, we can move to the city anytime we want. This is not only for the benefit of the school, but benefits the entire community." -Faly HaJarivony , Director House of the Nations - Madagascar
The goal of the House of the Nations is to become 100% self-sustaining.
Natural Medicine
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A small medicinal garden has been started and a program to lean about healing teas, herbs and ointments has begun.
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