FAMINE RELIEF DISTRIBUTIONS IN DECEMBER 2020

Many thanks to all the individuals and organisations who have sent funds to the Diocese for Famine Relief. They will provide food and water for many, and we will continue to keep you updated as distributions are made. The famine has created a serious rural exodus and migration to the bigger towns of Fort Dauphin and Toliara. People have been forced to leave their homelands by the lack of water and food.

In December, rice distributions were made in four southern Parishes that were in particular need: Amboasary, Andranovory, Betioky and Toliara.

FAMINE RELIEF REPORT – DECEMBER 2020
ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF TOLIARA, MADAGASCAR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

There are four parishes affected by this famine in 2020:

1. Andranohinaly (Toliara Parish)

Activity: distribution of clean drinking water
Quantity: 25,000 liters
Overall goal: 25,000 liters of water supply: 5000 liters per visit every 5 days
Specific goal: 20 liters / person
Number of beneficiaries: 1250 people (All people in village, not just Christians)

2. Andranovory (Andranovory Parish)

General problem: On the second visit, the Committee and the Priest found that there was less than 3800 liters of water in the system.

Solution: Mr. Ialy (Diocesan Economic Development Coordinator) and the business owner (Mr. Mourad) consulted and decided to fill in the holes before using the 16,000-liter water tank. Evangelist Dacise reported that this was completed on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

3. Ampanihy (Betioky Parish)

Work: rice distribution
Size: 2650 kg (53 bags)
General purpose: rice supply for famine-struck families
Specific goal: 5kg / family
Results: 530 families benefited from the 5kg / family
Executive: Church Committee and Evangelist and Mr. Ialy (Diocesan Economic Development Coordinator)
Equipment of work: cart

4. Beloha-Tsihombe-Ambovombe-Amboasary (Amboasary Parish)

Work: rice distribution
Size: 5250kg (105 bags)
General purpose: rice supply for famine-struck families
Specific target: 2.6kg / person
Results: 2,000 people benefited from the 2.6kg per person
Executive: Church and Deacons Committee, Ward Presbyter, and Mr. Ialy (Diocesan Economic Development Coordinator)
Performance equipment: 4×4 wheel drive