Azafady
Encyclopedia
Azafady is a registered UK
charity and Malagasy
non-governmental organisation, established in 1994, working in southeast Madagascar
to alleviate poverty
, improve well-being and protect unique environment
s. Azafady works with communities among the poorest people in Madagascar, the Antanosy people, around the last remaining stands of littoral
forest
in southeast Madagascar.
In simplest terms, Azafady means ‘please’ or ‘excuse me’ in Malagasy. Directly translated, it means ‘may it not be taboo to me’.
communities where help is most needed. Although founded to protect the environment, Azafady's 'on the ground' work is all about people: their health
, their education
, their workload, their ability to raise their families
and their ability to survive alongside the forest, upon which they depend.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
charity and Malagasy
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
non-governmental organisation, established in 1994, working in southeast Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
to alleviate poverty
Poverty
Poverty is the lack of a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter. About 1.7 billion people are estimated to live...
, improve well-being and protect unique environment
Natural environment
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof. It is an environment that encompasses the interaction of all living species....
s. Azafady works with communities among the poorest people in Madagascar, the Antanosy people, around the last remaining stands of littoral
Littoral
The littoral zone is that part of a sea, lake or river that is close to the shore. In coastal environments the littoral zone extends from the high water mark, which is rarely inundated, to shoreline areas that are permanently submerged. It always includes this intertidal zone and is often used to...
forest
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
in southeast Madagascar.
In simplest terms, Azafady means ‘please’ or ‘excuse me’ in Malagasy. Directly translated, it means ‘may it not be taboo to me’.
Goals
Azafady actively supports projects that bring measurable benefits to the poorest members of villageVillage
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
communities where help is most needed. Although founded to protect the environment, Azafady's 'on the ground' work is all about people: their health
Health
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain...
, their education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
, their workload, their ability to raise their families
Family
In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...
and their ability to survive alongside the forest, upon which they depend.