Britain and Madagascar just got a bit closer!

This week the British Foreign Office announced its intention to open a new British Embassy in Madagascar. This is fantastic news for Brit's thinking of visiting, volunteering or doing business in Madagascar. It is also good news for our Malagasy friends who wish to visit the UK, as they will be able to apply for their visas in Madagascar. To read the announcement in ‘The Independent’ see: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/foreign-office-makes-diplomatic-push-with-string-of-new-embassies-2282112.html

If you are in the mood to celebrate Anglo-Malagasy relations, as well as the Money for Madagascar concerts in June and November, the Anglo Malagasy Society is also having a party! to celebrate 51 years of Malagasy Independence and 50 years of the Anglo-Malagasy Society the AMS is holding a big party in London on the 26th of June. There will be food, dancing and the launch of the new album of acclaimed Malagasy acoustic guitarist Modeste. The event will also include a charity auction, which will benefit Malagasy charities such as Money for Madagascar. For more info see the AMS website www.anglo-malagasysociety.co.uk

25 Peaks for 25 Years!

Our 25 peak hero - Laura Sewell

In 2008 and 2009 Money for Madagascar supporter Laura Sewell travelled thousands of miles to work as a volunteer at Akany Avoko, a children's home near to Antananarivo supported by Money for Madagascar.

As if this weren't enough she has now decided to help celebrate our 25th anniversary year by setting herself another incredible challenge. On the weekend of the 28th and 29th of May Laura will be taking part in a sponsored 25 peak hiking challenge in the Lake District. That's one peak for every year of our existence - and all within the space of one weekend.

Please support her by making a secure donation, at www.justgiving.com/25peaksfor25years. Whether it be 10p or £10 per peak, every little helps!

I'm sure you'll join us in wishing her the very best of luck for what will be an extremely demanding 48 hours. Go for it Laura!!!

Save the date!

Money for Madagascar Celebrations are stepping up!

If you can't make the concert in Birkenhead next month then don't miss our celebrations at the Union Chapel in Islington, London on Saturday the 12th of November 2011.

The day will have something for everyone: Malagasy crafts and stalls, a presentation about the inspirational work of the charity, a delicious Malagasy meal and a live concert from the renowned Malagasy musician, 'Nogabe'.

So tell all your friends to save the date and join us to celebrate!

There will be a choice or 2 tickets to purchase, either an all-day ticket which includes the meal, or a ticket exclusively for the Nogabe concert.

Details of where to buy tickets will be coming soon...