The Malagasy people are facing a difficult and growing humanitarian crisis that is creating hardship across the island.  The three main elements playing into this situation are a long standing drought in the south, an unstable political situation, and the three plus hurricanes or tropical storms that have hit the island over the last few months.  The malnutrition rate in some places is over 14% and greater than 10% of kids won't make it to their 5th birthday.  10,000 people have been displaced by the storms and the political "storm" is now in its 4th month as the Malagasy learn to deal with a broken governmental infrastructure and a collapsed tourist industry.
 
The need in Madagascar is now greater than ever.  We feel a growing urgency to be on the ground in Madagascar.  Remember the Malagasy people in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  Partner with us so that we can reach our goal of departing for the island this autumn.