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Madagascar is an
island nation about the size of Texas.
It is located
below the equator off the southeast coast of Africa.
The nation’s population is 16,300,000, and it is the world’s
fourth poorest nation. Madagascar
is the home of many unique plants and animals.
The radiated star turtle is one of the national symbols. |
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 Our
companion synod is in the southwestern part of the nation.
The area has frequent droughts.
The well at the right was dug with the help of funds from the
ELCA. Before this well was dug, the nearest water was about 4 miles.
The diet is primarily rice and beans.
Many people in this region still practice their animist
religions. |
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The Malagasay Lutheran
church is the fastest growing Lutheran
church in the world. Norwegian
medical missionaries founded the church in the late 1800’s.
The ELCA continues to support medical missions.
Our synod has sent money to support this hospital in Ejeda.
The hospital supports clinics in the bush that bring Jesus and
medical support to people who have never heard the gospel. |
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 The
Malagasay Lutheran church sponsors schools.
This school is the John Drynes school in Bezaha.
Future community and church leaders are trained in these schools.
Members of our synod have given money to provide books and
improve the school’s buildings. |
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