Lancaster
was given an informative treat this May when the local primary school in
Quernmore played host to Pastor Helivao, one of Money for Madagascar’s
partners. This visit was so inspiring that the pupils and staff decided they
would pop on their oven gloves and bake up some sweet treats!
But
first, let’s go back a few steps.
In
January Madagascar was hit by the deadly Cyclone Chedza, causing rivers to
overflow and damage roads and crop fields. Just two days exposure to Chedza
cost the country approximately $40 million (USD) in damage and displaced nearly
55,000 people. The government launched a request for international assistance
due to the heavy damage.
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| Biscuits for Sale |
Now
international assistance can come in many forms – often from huge bilateral
donations such as Japan’s contribution to supplies for the Malagasy people; and
also from small community projects and events that raise money for inspiring
causes. Having heard the stories of how Pastor Helivao’s organisation were helping
the people affected by Cyclone Chedza, parents and teachers at the school in
Quernmore contributed to the cyclone appeal.
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| Would you like to buy one? |
And
the kids began to muster up some scrumptious surprises for the cake and biscuit sale
on Friday 17
th July, raising a whopping £300 to help continue Pastor
Helivao’s relief efforts through Money for Madagascar. Year 6’s summer fete
three days later pushed the total even higher. See the accompanying pictures for an insight into international
assistance at the grassroots level!
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| Yummy! |
It
goes without saying then that sharing stories from far apart regions of the
world can visibly make a difference. Money for Madagascar helps these stories
to spread from Pastor Helivao to others who are eager to help, who in turn
create their own inspiring stories – cause-related cake sales - and the spiral
continues. Running on generous donations from our supporters, Money for
Madagascar can continue to raise awareness and money for these important
projects that help to rebuild lives.
To find out more about what we do
visit http://www.moneyformadagascar.org and
to make a donation to help the ongoing efforts of our partners please follow
this link:
by
Mark Robinson
