Raoul, one of the members of the famed Mahaleo singing group from Madagascar, is in real life Dr. Raosolosolofo Razafindranoa, a physician in Toamasina. The Mahaleos are known for their passion for their country, and for helping the Malagasy people. [Voir francais dessous les photos.]
Raoul has asked PPAF to help raise $1,000 for solar panels to provide electricity for the village school in Ambalarondra. This small school has been built with donations from within Madagascar and abroad, and with community labor. Now, a canteen building has been added, for preparation and serving of meals for the children. Providing a daily meal encourages families to send their children to school; it gives kids the nutrition they need and the opportunity to learn. In the country as a whole, 42% of children under 5 are underweight for their age. Education of children, and nutritious meals as part of their education, are their path to a better future.
To help, follow this link for donating on-line and in the remarks, designate Solar Power. Or, you may send a check to PPAF, 166 Edgars Lane, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706.
Schoolchildren at Ambalarondra
End of School Celebration in the Canteen
Raoul, un des membres du groupe Mahaleo, est actuellement Dr. Raosolosolofo RAZAFINDRANOA, un médecin à Toamasina. Le Mahaleos sont connus pour leur passion pour leur pays, et pour l’esprit d’aider le peuple malgache.
Raoul a demandé a PPAF de lui aider à recueillir 1000 $ pour des panneaux solaires pour fournir l’électricité pour l’école du village Ambalarondra. Cette petite école a été construite grâce aux dons locaux et à l’étranger, et avec le travail communautaire. Maintenant, un bâtiment de cantine a été construit, pour préparer et servir des repas pour les enfants. Fournir un repas quotidien encourage les familles à envoyer leurs enfants à l’école, elle donne aux jeunes de la nutrition dont ils ont besoin et la possibilité d’apprendre. Dans le pays, 42% des enfants de moins de 5 ans présentent une insuffisance pondérale pour leur âge. L’éducation des enfants, et des repas nutritifs dans le cadre de leur formation, sont leur chemin vers un avenir meilleur.
Pour aider, suivez ce lien pour faire des dons en ligne et dans les remarques, « panneaux solaires ». Ou, vous pouvez adresser un chèque à PPAF, 166 Edgars Lane, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706, Etats-Unis d’Amerique (USA).
Ambassador Zina Andrianarivelo-Razafy, Permanent Representative of Madagascar to the United Nations and a PPAF board member, has announced that the first of five 40-foot containers of medical supplies and equipment from Project C.U.R.E. reached Toamasina, the eastern port city in Madagascar.
The Ministry of Health has assured customs clearance and verification of the goods, while the Ambatovy Nickel Project is providing costs of shipping. Mialy Razakandisa Rajoelina, wife of the transitional head of state of Madagascar, and Patrick Hickey, the CEO (President Director General) of the Ambatovy Project, received the supplies at a January 30 ceremony in Toamasina.
The first container is being provided to the university hospital, Hopitaly Be. Future containers will go to two basic health centers in Toamasina and to Moramanga, Brickaville and Ranomafana. Information is available on the Madagate website.
Working closely with the Madagascar Mission to the United Nations, PPAF underwrote the initial needs assessment carried out by Project C.U.R.E., and helped make contacts with officials and potential funders for the shipping as well as for other arrangements. The Madagate article also points to the value of such public-private partnerships.
The Ambassador writes that he is personally coordinating preparation of official ceremonies of arrival. He notes that pictures speak for themselves of the success of our common actions.
- Faces of Youth
As the year 2009 draws to a close, we in the Public-Private Alliance Foundation wish to thank all partners who have supported us, believed in our work and joined with us to help reduce poverty through partnerships.
Your involvement and your efforts help make a difference in peoples’ lives.
We wish you Season’s Greetings, health and happiness and look forward to working with you in the New Year at the United Nations and in the Dominican Republic, Madagascar and Haiti.
By bringing together business, the international community, governments, NGOs and the aims of sustainable development, we can be stronger and can make the world a better place.
Best wishes for 2010.
David Stillman, PhD
Executive Director
The Public-Private Alliance Foundation (PPAF), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, depends on contributions from the public and its partners to carry out its work. PPAF focuses on the connections among business, poverty reduction and the environment. PPAF programs are designed to bring forth these issues and propose solutions. You can help us change lives and build a better future for many.
Your generous support will help PPAF continue its work. You can contribute to PPAF through Just Give – an easy, on-line method, or visit our website for more information on the Donate page. All gifts are welcome.
If you would like to sponsor work specifically in the Dominican Republic, Haiti or Madagascar, please contact David Stillman, Executive Director of PPAF, at ppafoundation@gmail.com, or tel: 914-478-3450 or 914-924-0108. All contributions are welcome.
