On Tuesday, 2/14, the Tamatave region of Madagascar received a direct
hit from Cyclone Giovanna. The results are devestating. Over 11,000 people have nowhere to live, with 70% of the town of Brickaville
completely destroyed. Homes, schools, hospitals and offices are unusable, and although the storm is over the risk of malaria
is high. Brother Edwin Joseph of the Order of St Gabriel, made the following observations,
"This is one of the worst cyclone I am seeing
in Madagascar. Hundreds of villages destroyed. Its heart breaking to see the hundreds of villages ravaged. Most of the agricultural
crops completely destroyed. "
He has lived and worked in madagascar for years. Multiple international aid
groups are involved trying to provide basic shelter, clean water and medicines to those impacted by the storm, but additional
financial support will be critical to rebuild. Even the smallest donation can make a huge difference.
A child comforts his infant brother in the aftermath of the storm
The remains of a school
Sixty percent of homes in Brickaville were destroyed
