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  1. Marie-Jeanne lives with two of her three children in this house that is slowly crumbling around them. Photo: CARE/Katia Rakotobe

    Madagascar: “A little help for Voahanginirina, Rose-Marie and Marie-Jeanne”

    03 April 2012 09:22 BST | Comments (0)

    care-international | Aid Worker Diaries

    Six weeks have passed since Cyclone Giovanna hit the east coast of Madagascar.

  2. Destroyed primary school. Photo: CARE/Katia Rakotobe

    Madagascar: “Rebuilding footpaths and dirt roads to restart economic life”

    19 March 2012 14:25 GMT | Comments (2)

    care-international | Aid Worker Diaries

    After the cyclone hit, rebuilding of infrastructure is crucial.

  3. Damaged house in Madagascar. Photo: CARE/Katia Rakotobe

    Madagascar: “Children sleeping in damaged homes without roofs”

    07 March 2012 09:17 GMT | Comments (0)

    care-international | Aid Worker Diaries

    After cyclone Giovanna, tropical storm Irina brought intense rain, causing floods and mudslides.

  4. Giovanna destroyed houses, infrastructure and livelihoods.

    Madagascar storm: “Build back better”

    24 February 2012 13:36 GMT | Comments (1)

    care-international | Aid Worker Diaries

    Major destruction in Madagascar due to cyclone Giovanna

  5. Madagascar storm: "Hunkered down in houses"

    15 February 2012 08:28 GMT | Comments (1)

    care-international | Aid Worker Diaries

    Cyclone Giovanna made landfall yesterday

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    Capital:Antananarivo
    Currency:Ariary (MGA)
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