A Mother’s courage in southern madagascar
July 24, 2025
A Mother’s Courage in southern madagascar
JULY 24, 2025
In the heart of southern Madagascar, where the land is dry and life is often arduous, lives a resilient woman named Francine. She and her husband, who has a disability, are the devoted parents of four energetic boys. A farmer, Francine grows sweet potatoes, corn, and pumpkin, and supplements her income by selling water—a precious commodity in this arid region.
But in recent years, drought and locust invasions destroyed her crops, and the situation quickly became critical. Hunger set in, severely affecting the family’s health and well-being.
“My son Francio was very weak, suffering from acute malnutrition. He was extremely fatigued. At that time, we had nothing to prepare for lunch and had gone without food,” says Francine.
It was in this difficult context that World Renew, compelled by God’s call for justice and mercy, intervened to offer emergency aid in partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank and SAF/FJKM, the humanitarian arm of Madagascar’s reformed church.
“We received 60 kilograms of rice, 2 litres of oil, and 9 kg of beans,” she says. This support was more than just a food basket: It was a lifeline of hope.
Francine felt overwhelmed with relief. With this assistance, her children returned to school, properly nourished and better able to concentrate.
“The arrival of the rice changed everything,” she shares. “Thanks to this, we were able to eat our fill, from breakfast to dinner. Today, my children can continue their education. We are gradually regaining our strength.”
As the family’s health improved, their faith in God’s love and abundance grew. For Francine and her children, every shared meal is now one more step toward a better future. “Resilience is not about going back to how things were. It’s about moving forward despite everything.”
In the heart of southern Madagascar, where the land is dry and life is often arduous, lives a resilient woman named Francine. She and her husband, who has a disability, are the devoted parents of four energetic boys. A farmer, Francine grows sweet potatoes, corn, and pumpkin, and supplements her income by selling water—a precious commodity in this arid region.
But in recent years, drought and locust invasions destroyed her crops, and the situation quickly became critical. Hunger set in, severely affecting the family’s health and well-being.
“My son Francio was very weak, suffering from acute malnutrition. He was extremely fatigued. At that time, we had nothing to prepare for lunch and had gone without food,” says Francine.
It was in this difficult context that World Renew, compelled by God’s call for justice and mercy, intervened to offer emergency aid in partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank and SAF/FJKM, the humanitarian arm of Madagascar’s reformed church.
“We received 60 kilograms of rice, 2 litres of oil, and 9 kg of beans,” she says. This support was more than just a food basket: It was a lifeline of hope.
Francine felt overwhelmed with relief. With this assistance, her children returned to school, properly nourished and better able to concentrate.
“The arrival of the rice changed everything,” she shares. “Thanks to this, we were able to eat our fill, from breakfast to dinner. Today, my children can continue their education. We are gradually regaining our strength.”
As the family’s health improved, their faith in God’s love and abundance grew. For Francine and her children, every shared meal is now one more step toward a better future. “Resilience is not about going back to how things were. It’s about moving forward despite everything.”
