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· March, 2013

Below are posts about citizen media in Malagasy. Don't miss Global Voices teny Malagasy, where Global Voices posts are translated into Malagasy! Read about our Lingua project to learn more about how Global Voices content is being translated into other languages.

Stories about Malagasy from March, 2013

PHOTOS: Once Upon a Time in Madagascar

With the same desire to honor and archive Madagascar's history, two Facebook pages are archiving vintage pictures of the cities and the Malagasy people: Madagascar Hier (Yesterday's Madagascar) and Il était une fois Madagascar (Once upon a time in Madagascar). Here is a photo essay of Madagascar, once upon a time.

Written by Rakotomalala
Translated by Savannah Goyette
21 March 2013

Cyclone Haruna Kills 23 and leaves 22,000 Homeless in Madagascar

Cyclone Haruna has caused a total of 23 deaths, as well as 16 missing persons, 84 people injured and nearly 22,000 disaster victims, during just one week of February 2013 in Madagascar. Despite the images of distress and messages from humanitarian organisations requesting urgent help, some feel that solidarity has been slow be felt in the affected region, the South West of Madagascar. However, many associations and agencies have rallied round in Madagascar and abroad to come to the region’s assistance.

Written by Rakotomalala
Translated by Jane Ellis
1 March 2013

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