2026: The Year So Far…
The first six months of 2026 have been some of HoverAid’s busiest and most encouraging yet. Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, volunteers and partners, 13,798 people have already received medical care this year through our Mobile Medical Safaris and Mobile Medical Clinics.
Evidence of Lasting Impact
A follow-up visit to Soatana has revealed the life-changing impact of clean water, with local health workers reporting a significant reduction in illnesses linked to unsafe drinking water.
Partner Spotlight: Vanillabazaar’s Campaign
Founded by Sakina Jodiawalla, Vanillabazaar has built a reputation for supplying premium Madagascan vanilla while championing ethical sourcing, sustainability and the communities behind every product.
Supporter Trip to Madagascar: April’26
In April, a group of HoverAid supporters travelled to Madagascar to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s people, culture and the challenges of life in remote communities. Through visits to villages, Mobile Medical Missions and Community Health Projects, they witnessed the work of HoverAid’s Malagasy team first-hand while building meaningful connections and learning from the people who welcomed them along the way.
WASH: Progress in Volambita and Soatana
Following our successful Giving Tuesday campaign in December, which raised £17,000 , we’re sharing an update on how your support is making a difference. This post looks back at progress made through our 2025 WASH programme in Volambita and Soatana, Madagascar, and the lasting improvements already underway.
Giving Tuesday 2025 – A Week with the CHP
Outlining how our Community Health Programme (CHP) brings clean water, safe sanitation and good hygiene to remote river-communities in Madagascar.
With the deployment of our hovercraft FAITH, we can reach villages along rivers such as the Mangoky and Makay — delivering water wells, hand-washing stations and hygiene training.
Please support and DONATE to help expand this vital work.
A Week with Doreen: Our Madagascar Country Director Visits the UK
🌍 We were delighted to welcome Doreen, our Madagascar Country Director, to the UK this month! 🇬🇧🇲🇬
We were delighted to welcome Doreen, our Madagascar Country Director, to the UK this month for an inspiring week of connection, collaboration, and sharing the incredible impact of HoverAid’s work in Madagascar. 🌍💙
Celebrating Kate’s 60th Birthday Half Marathon Success
We are delighted to celebrate Kate Townsend, one of our incredible supporters, who marked her 60th birthday in the most inspiring way — by completing the Milton Keynes Half Marathon in support of HoverAid! 🏃♀️💛
New Office for the UK Team
After many years based at Chalk Farm in Babraham just outside of Cambridge, the HoverAid UK office and charity postal address is moving just 15 minutes down the road.
The Story of 2025: Q2
Here’s an update for the second quarter of 2025 so far