Madagascar - friends of mandritsara
Proposed Project Dates
20th June to 6th July 2024
About The Mission
The work of Hopitally Vaovao Mahaafaly ( or the Good News Hospital) in Mandritsara in the North of Madagascar is a rural mission hospital providing the sole surgical service for the population of 250,000 people. They carry out about 140 operations each year. Some patients live locally while others travel 200km or further to get treatment. It is by far the best hospital in the area and cares for an area about half the size of Wales. The hospital is also involved in many other health projects as well as Christian outreach to the community. The mission statement of the hospital, in partnership with the Bible Baptist Churches, is to glorify God by proclaiming the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ, teaching the Bible and caring for those in need as Jesus did.
Louise Little from Northern Ireland is an ICU nurse, working at the hospital and as well as using her nursing skills, she also works wih female prisoners, visiting them in jail and taking much needed supplies to them. She also works with prostitutes, often under aged children and some of these girls have given their lives to Christ and been baptised.
About The Work
LIFT has sent teams to this hospital many times over the years and helped with many projects. This year we have been asked to assist with the completion of the new maternity building and the installation of a second KvA generator.
Skills Required
Electricians, Plumbers, Joiners, Cook and Handy Enthusiasts
Team Size
15 Volunteers Required
Donation
To make this project viable we are asking for a donation of approx. £2,350