Portugal – “Missão Dom Bosco” Launches Solidarity Campaign for Madagascar

27 March 2025

(ANS – Lisbon) – “Missão Dom Bosco,” the Salesian Solidarity Fund of the “Saint Anthony” Province of the Salesians in Portugal, has recently launched a solidarity campaign titled “Um Gesto por Madagáscar” – A Gesture for Madagascar – to respond to the urgent appeal from the Salesians in Madagascar, who are facing a humanitarian crisis following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Honde.

The initiative aims to raise funds to support the affected communities, particularly in the Toliara region, where the cyclone's impact has been devastating.

Since February 27, when the cyclone struck the country, Madagascar has been experiencing severe hardship. Honde has caused extensive damage to infrastructure and livelihoods, severely endangering food security and access to medical care.

Hundreds of people have been left isolated, and many families are in urgent need of food, medicine, and essential supplies, as well as temporary shelters.

As explained by Fr. Innocent Bizimana, Superior of the “Maria Immacolata” Vice-Province of Madagascar, Cyclone Honde inflicted severe destruction, particularly in the Toliara region, devastating infrastructure, homes, and essential facilities. “Hundreds of families have lost their homes and have no access to food or medical care,” Fr. Bizimana stated.

In response to this dramatic situation, “Missão Dom Bosco” has decided to take action by launching the “Um Gesto por Madagáscar” solidarity campaign. The goal is to raise the necessary funds to support the affected region.

For more information and to find out how to contribute, visit the campaign’s dedicated page at this link.

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