The Bara tribe of Madagascar lives in the southern part of Madagascar around Ihosy and Isalo National Park. They are traditionally zebu (cow) herders and the majority of the people in this region still rely on cattle as their source of income. Isalo National Park is still used by the Bara people for burials. When … More Bara Burial Traditions
Droughts and flooding are a problem all over the world. Many areas of Madagascar are prone to droughts, flooding, cyclones or a combination of the three. One of the goals of agricultural volunteers is to improve food security and help farmers become more resilient to the unpredictable forces of nature. Currently the southern portion of … More Mada Water Issues: drought
A few weeks ago an NGO called PSI (population services international) visited my site. They have a traveling media vehicle that goes around the north talking to towns about various health topics. At my site PSI and I spent the day going around spreading the word about the program that evening and talking to all … More PSI Visits
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