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Supporter Trip to Madagascar: April’26

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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.

Day One – Visiting the HoverAid Base

Welcoming our supporters to our Antananarivo base for an introduction to HoverAid’s work in Madagascar

Day Two – Journey to Beroroha

A 500km flight south with our MAF partners, followed by a bush journey to the Mangoky River – where hovercraft Faith carried the group across to Beroroha for a day of adventure.

Now deployed on the Mangoky and Makay rivers, Faith is helping us reach remote communities faster than ever – carrying people and vital supplies across terrain others simply can’t access.

Day Two (continued) – Medical Safari

The group split between our “Medical Safari” clinic – where 757 people were seen and treated that week – and visits to Volambita and Soatana, where new solar-powered pumps and wells we constructed are bringing clean water to those remote communities for the very first time.

Day Three – MHM Hospital

We visited the hospital in Ambovo, run by our Mobile Clinic partners MHM – providing vital maternity and paediatric care, and ongoing support for patients including referrals from the mobile clinics

Days Four & Five

The weekend brought a chance to explore Madagascar’s wildlife, history, and culture – from lemurs and crocodiles to a Royal Palace, and bustling riverside market.

On Sunday, our Country Director Doreen hosted a sunset barbeque, bringing together supporters, partners, colleagues, and friends for an evening of music, connection, and Malagasy hospitality.

Day Seven – After a rest day (Day 6)

We visited the MAF facilities at Ivato airport, where country director Michael Jurgensen introduced us to their planes and team, and they briefed us on the great work they do flying mission organisations all around the country. ​

Day Seven (continued) – Mobile Clinics

We then set out on the 3.5 hour journey up country to see the Mobile Clinic in Ambohimarina to see at first hand how the joint MHM / HoverAid team delivers healthcare in remote areas using tough 4*4 Unimog trucks, inflatable clinic tents, and sophisticated medical equipment to bring treatment directly to isolated communities

Words from our Supporters

“Wonderfully enjoyable and informative visit; to experience first hand the truly remarkable difference HoverAid is making to so many people living in unbelievably remote locations. Exciting and humbling to meet HoverAid's highly proficient medical and support teams working together with love and selfless dedication to bring aid to those in great need.”
“It was difficult to appreciate the strap line “reaching the unreachable” until we visited the HoverAid work. I am so humbled by the people of Madagascar, they are always happy and smiling often with so little to themselves.”
“A humbling and inspiring visit to see the incredible work of the HoverAid."
"Thank you to the HoverAid team, for inspiring us to travel to Madagascar, our first trip to Africa, to see the work of HoverAid. We saw first hand how HoverAid is helping the Malagasy people to overcome challenges. None of this would be possible without the commitment of the employees and volunteers both in Madagascar, the UK and Europe. Thank you Team. "
“Just returned from seeing first hand the amazing work that HoverAid and their partners are doing for the remote villages in Madagascar. Keep up the great work Team.”

Could you join a future visit?

For those interested in learning more about Madagascar, its people and HoverAid’s work, future supporter visits offer a unique opportunity to experience life in some of the country’s most remote regions, meet the people at the heart of our programmes, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and possibilities that shape daily life.

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