Tossing A Starfish Charity - Registered Charity 1130610
TASC Madagascar was established as a charity in 2009 by 6 people who have visited the Vohipeno region of Madagascar, some many times, and who wanted to do something to help the most disadvantaged people they had met during their visits.
About TASC Madagascar
The charity aims to lift some of the poorest people in Vohipeno and the surrounding area out of poverty, through the integrated provision of education, health and the very basics of life such as water, sanitation and housing.
Where is Vohipeno?
Vohipeno is located in south-eastern Madagascar within the Vatovavy-Fitovinany region (See map below).
What is TASC Madagascar doing?
TASC Madagascar focuses on the root causes of poor health and educational attainment by supporting projects for clean water and sanitation, enough food (ideally through self sufficiency), somewhere decent to live and education for all. The charity raises funds through events and activities, and offers a unique insight into their work and the people they help through their annual Madagascar Charity Bike Ride.
What is different about TASC Madagascar?
TASC Madagascar is different in three ways.
First, TASC is a charity with very low overheads. They do all the administration themselves and keep any costs as low as possible. This difference is important, because a little money goes a long way in Madagascar. A house can be built for £80, a teacher can be funded for a year for £300, and food, care and shoes provided for a leprosy sufferer for £25.
Second, they have a “man on the ground” in Madagascar. Priest Pere Emeric runs the inspirational centre at Tanjomoha. He advises the charity on where money is most needed and ensures it is spent properly and in accordance with donors’ wishes. There is no risk of money being misappropriated – Emeric tells the charity where it has been spent and keeps us updated on the progress of projects in which the charity is involved. TASC is not a religious charity, but we are hugely fortunate to be able to work with Pere Emeric whose knowledge and expertise is invaluable.
Third, many of the TASC trustees know many of the communities and individuals they are helping.
"A few of the people we have helped and meet when visiting Madagascar are just some of those whose lives we hope we have improved. We have met them and watched them develop over the years or, sadly in some cases, fail. Personal knowledge means we are really involved in what happens thousands of miles away in Madagascar. Come on our Madagascar bike ride and see for yourself!" - TASC Madagascar
For more information please visit: www.tascmadagascar.org
For more information please visit: www.tascmadagascar.org
