Caring Response had its beginnings in France when David Wiltse was participating in a study abroad program. He attended classes with Brother Edwin Joseph, who was studying French in preparation to lead a new development effort among the poor of Madagascar. They became friends and Brother Edwin invited David to work with him in Madagascar the following summer. During the summer of 2000, David worked with Brother Edwin in the areas of literacy, education, sanitation and hygiene, healthcare and micro-lending. Upon his return to the United States, David shared his stories and pictures with his mother, Virginia Wiltse. Touched by the stories and clear need, Virginia began a correspondence with Brother Edwin. They began to ask questions: What could they do to alleviate the suffering that David had witnessed? What is the responsibility of those who have so much to those who do not even have access to life’s basic necessities? The response was Caring Response Madagascar Foundation.
Our History
Caring Response had its beginnings in France when David Wiltse was participating in a study abroad program. He attended classes with Brother Edwin Joseph, who was studying French in preparation to lead a new development effort among the poor of Madagascar. They became friends and Brother Edwin invited David to work with him in Madagascar the following summer. During the summer of 2000, David worked with Brother Edwin in the areas of literacy, education, sanitation and hygiene, healthcare and micro-lending. Upon his return to the United States, David shared his stories and pictures with his mother, Virginia Wiltse. Touched by the stories and clear need, Virginia began a correspondence with Brother Edwin. They began to ask questions: What could they do to alleviate the suffering that David had witnessed? What is the responsibility of those who have so much to those who do not even have access to life’s basic necessities? The response was Caring Response Madagascar Foundation.