The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul alerts about the emergency in Madagascar

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Madagascar has raised the alarm about the difficult situation faced by many populations following the successive passage of tropical cyclones Fyti and Gezani, which affected different regions of the country in early February.

The most affected areas include Mahajanga and Antananarivo, in the western and central regions, as well as Toamasina on the eastern coast. From the field, the President of the National Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Madagascar, Rasoamananjara Jeanne Angelphine, shared testimony from local conferences, which have documented the damage and the direct impact on the most vulnerable families.

According to data reported by international media and disaster management agencies, the human toll continues to evolve. Various sources place the number of deaths in the dozens and indicate that more than 12,000 people have been displaced from their homes. In addition, hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by flooding, destruction of housing, and loss of livelihoods, further worsening living conditions in a country particularly exposed to extreme weather events.

Cyclone Gezani struck the eastern region, including the city of Toamasina, with particular intensity, just days after Cyclone Fyti had already caused significant damage in other parts of the country. This succession of events has made recovery more difficult for the affected populations.

In this context, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Madagascar has initiated actions within the Society’s international structure in order to mobilize support and respond to the most urgent needs. The local conferences, deeply rooted in the territory, continue to accompany affected families, many of whom have lost their homes, their belongings, and their sources of income.

The international network of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul continues to closely monitor the situation and expresses its solidarity with the Society in Madagascar. Cooperation among National Councils and the commitment of Vincentian members worldwide constitute an essential element in supporting affected people at this difficult time and contributing to their recovery.

All images in this article were provided by SSVP Madagascar, through Rasoamananjara Jeanne Angelphine.