CRMF has a long history of funding disaster relief services in Madagascar prior to the current COVID-19 pandemic. These past successes have enabled our partners at ONG St Gabriel to react quickly to help as many people as possible, based on their skills and the funding provided by CRMF.
COVID-19 Support (ongoing) Thoughout the current pandemic, we have been able to support our partners in Madagascar to acquire PPE for healthcare workers, provide additional support for education within her Model Healthy Villages, continue online teaching programs for maternity care providers and exchange information on illness prevention.
Cyclone Relief (2018) In early January of 2018, Madagascar took direct hits from multiple cyclones. The result was widespread devastation, including damage to the offices of ONG St Gabriel. The storms also destroyed some of the newly-constructed outhouses, stove chimneys, and water filters in Antetezambaro, where CRMF is teaming up with ONG St. Gabriel to equip 2,000 residents with clean water and sanitation.
National epidemic – both bubonic and pneumonic plague: When the plague struck the village of Antetezambaro, Model Healthy Village project director Mlle. Jeannette Nirina organized a campaign to reach all 350 households in the village. Families were educated on early warning signs of the disease and methods of prevention. A five-day campaign that included clean-up of public areas, private homes, garbage collection and garbage disposal. Homes and communal areas were sprayed with insecticide to wipe out fleas that cause the disease and, because the pneumatic form of the plague is highly contagious, every member of every household received gloves and masks.
Cyclone Giovanna (February, 2012) In February, 2012, the Tamatave region received a direct hit from Cyclone Giovanna. Thousands lost their homes, businesses, and local schools in the storm and flooding that followed. Many CRMF families lost the gardens that served as both food for their family and as a source of income. Disease then followed, with devastating results. Among those who lost their lives was an entrepreneur in the microlending program and mother of seven children. Thanks to an emergency grant, CRMF was able to assist ONG St. Gabriel in providing continuous access to clean water and sanitation.
Foulepoint Fire When a cooking fire lead to the destruction of 80% of this small town, CRMF provided immediate relief in terms of clothing and cookware.
Emergency Nutritional Support (2005) When local officials raised a concern about growing malnutrition amongst children, CRMF helped by stocking rural shops with vitamin enriched food packets. Mothers received instructions on preparation and a visit from a trained professional.
Cyclone Ivan (Spring 2008) With winds of 185 miles per hour, this storm resulted in loss of life, destruction of homes and excessive flooding. A national state of catastrophe was declared, as thousands of trees and crops were destroyed. Emergency grants provided aid to rebuild fishponds, rice paddies, schools, homes and purchase new seed.
Educational Funding (2004) CRMF provided funding to keep rural elementary schools open during country’s financial crisis.
Cyclone Kinsey (2002) With winds of 185 miles per hour, this storm resulted in loss of life, destruction of homes and excessive flooding. A national state of catastrophe was declared, as thousands of trees and crops were destroyed. Emergency grants provided aid to rebuild fishponds, rice paddies, schools, homes and purchase new seed.
Disaster
CRMF has a long history of funding disaster relief services in Madagascar prior to the current COVID-19 pandemic. These past successes have enabled our partners at ONG St Gabriel to react quickly to help as many people as possible, based on their skills and the funding provided by CRMF.
COVID-19 Support (ongoing) Thoughout the current pandemic, we have been able to support our partners in Madagascar to acquire PPE for healthcare workers, provide additional support for education within her Model Healthy Villages, continue online teaching programs for maternity care providers and exchange information on illness prevention.
Cyclone Relief (2018) In early January of 2018, Madagascar took direct hits from multiple cyclones. The result was widespread devastation, including damage to the offices of ONG St Gabriel. The storms also destroyed some of the newly-constructed outhouses, stove chimneys, and water filters in Antetezambaro, where CRMF is teaming up with ONG St. Gabriel to equip 2,000 residents with clean water and sanitation.
National epidemic – both bubonic and pneumonic plague: When the plague struck the village of Antetezambaro, Model Healthy Village project director Mlle. Jeannette Nirina organized a campaign to reach all 350 households in the village. Families were educated on early warning signs of the disease and methods of prevention. A five-day campaign that included clean-up of public areas, private homes, garbage collection and garbage disposal. Homes and communal areas were sprayed with insecticide to wipe out fleas that cause the disease and, because the pneumatic form of the plague is highly contagious, every member of every household received gloves and masks.
Cyclone Giovanna (February, 2012) In February, 2012, the Tamatave region received a direct hit from Cyclone Giovanna. Thousands lost their homes, businesses, and local schools in the storm and flooding that followed. Many CRMF families lost the gardens that served as both food for their family and as a source of income. Disease then followed, with devastating results. Among those who lost their lives was an entrepreneur in the microlending program and mother of seven children. Thanks to an emergency grant, CRMF was able to assist ONG St. Gabriel in providing continuous access to clean water and sanitation.
Foulepoint Fire When a cooking fire lead to the destruction of 80% of this small town, CRMF provided immediate relief in terms of clothing and cookware.
Emergency Nutritional Support (2005) When local officials raised a concern about growing malnutrition amongst children, CRMF helped by stocking rural shops with vitamin enriched food packets. Mothers received instructions on preparation and a visit from a trained professional.
Cyclone Ivan (Spring 2008) With winds of 185 miles per hour, this storm resulted in loss of life, destruction of homes and excessive flooding. A national state of catastrophe was declared, as thousands of trees and crops were destroyed. Emergency grants provided aid to rebuild fishponds, rice paddies, schools, homes and purchase new seed.
Educational Funding (2004) CRMF provided funding to keep rural elementary schools open during country’s financial crisis.
Cyclone Kinsey (2002) With winds of 185 miles per hour, this storm resulted in loss of life, destruction of homes and excessive flooding. A national state of catastrophe was declared, as thousands of trees and crops were destroyed. Emergency grants provided aid to rebuild fishponds, rice paddies, schools, homes and purchase new seed.