Nosy Komba Solidarité

This highly efficient project, tackling malnutrition and infectious diseases in the rapidly expanding village of Ampangorina on the Madagascan island of Nosy Komba, was recommended by TFWA Vice President Marketing Sylvie Lavagno to support the direct involvement of a colleague at Christian Dior.

The Project

The rapid expansion of Ampangorina highlights the negative impact tourism can sometimes have on local people. As more of the island’s community have switched from traditional farming and fishing to tourist-driven activities, the village population has grown without adequate infrastructure support from the government. The result has been the spread of malnutrition and infectious diseases due to poor hygeine, inconsistent water and electricty supply and lack of water and waste treatment.

The charity aims at fight against endemic infectious diseases, improve the living conditions of local people and contribute to the sustainable and ecological development of Ampangorina. Its activities include educating locals on hygiene, treating human waste and improving water, electricity and waste treatment facilities

Photo credits: © 2011 NKS Nosy Komba Solidarite