Madagascar

Madagascar, with an area of 587,295 km2 and a population of over 27 million, is one of the largest islands in the world. With an HDI of 0.498, Madagascar ranks 155th and remains one of the poorest countries in the world. For 25 years, MAP has actively supported many projects on the island. In 1995, MAP met Father Pedro Opeka who devoted his life to saving Malagasy children and adults from the garbage dumps of Antananarivo. In 1997, MAP raised the funds for the construction of the “Rainier III Primary School” and went on to build the “Prince Albert College”, the “Lycée Grimaldi” and the “Cantine du Rocher in the town of Akamasoa”, attracting over 25,000 people. During the 2017 field mission, on 28 February, H.S.H. Prince Albert II honoured with His presence the inauguration ceremonies of the “Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco” school and of the “H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco”. The Presiden and Board memebers of MAP were also present. MAP regularly carries out field and medical missions, and has since worked with other committed actors in Madagascar, such as Father Noé and Sister Louise in the regions of Nosy Bé and Tananarive since 2002 for the construction, renovation and expansion of schools, refectories, sports fields and daily meals for pupils, with the Consulate of Monaco and Mr Cyril Juge since 2004, and recently with the NGO Bel Avenir in the south of the island