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Enhancing Education and Biodiversity: The Ranomafana Library Project in Madagascar

The Ranomafana Library Project is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering education in one of the world's most biodiverse regions, Madagascar. Covering 587,040 km², this vibrant island is home to high levels of endemism, with approximately 95% of animals and 80% of plants unique to the region. The project, established in collaboration with local leaders and Rotary International, provides access to essential resources for children and adults, promoting literacy and learning in the community. Amidst Madagascar's cultural richness, this project addresses educational needs while preserving its natural heritage.

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Enhancing Education and Biodiversity: The Ranomafana Library Project in Madagascar

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  1. Madagascar Library Project

  2. 4th largest island in the world (587,040 km2 - Alberta is 661 848 km2)

  3. Biodiversity hot spot • High endemicity • 95% of animals • 80% of plants

  4. Biodiversity hot spot • High endemicity • 80% of animals • 95% of plants Brookesia sp.

  5. Madagascar 2004 Biodiversity hot spot • High endemicity • 80% of animals • 95% of plants

  6. Biodiversity hot spot • High endemicity • 80% of animals • 95% of plants

  7. Culture • one of the poorest countries on earth

  8. Culture • one of the poorest countries on earth

  9. Culture • one of the poorest countries on earth

  10. Visit to Menarano school 3001 & 2003

  11. Visit to Menarano school 3001 & 2003 • 125 students • 2 teachers

  12. Visit to Menarano school 3001 & 2003

  13. Visit to Menarano school 2001 & 2003

  14. Ranomafana –site of library project

  15. Ranomafana –site of library project Economy and culture Tourism

  16. Ranomafana –site of library project Economy and culture

  17. Ranomafana –site of library project Economy and culture

  18. Ranomafana –site of library project Economy and culture Charcoal Tavy

  19. Library Project

  20. Library Project Objective • Provide a lending library • school children • adults • school texts • agriculture • tourism

  21. Library Project History • 2005 I mention the idea to Jim Mukherjee and make a presentation to RCCN • 2006 Mayor Roger Randalana indicates that for 2 decades Ranomafana village had been trying to establish a library • 2006 Rotary in Fianarantsoa agreed to participate • 2009 Fund raising completed • 2010 Library was completed in early May

  22. Library Project

  23. Library Project Samuel Rakotoarivelo Gilbert Rakotomalala Leonard Razafindratsima

  24. Library Project Léon Razanakoto (Mayor of Ranomafana) Fidèle Rakotonriina (Assistant to Mayor ) Librarian

  25. Library Project

  26. Library Project

  27. Library Project

  28. Library Project

  29. Library Project

  30. Library-Project Acknowledgements

  31. Library-Project Acknowledgements • Rotarians • Dr. Ilibanta (“Jim”) Mukherjee • Samuel Rakotoarivelo • Leonard Razafindratsima • Gilbert Rakotomalala • Lea Chambers • David Thompson • Cliff Tyminski • Conrad Loban • Skip Gibson • Henry Chorney • Richard Edwards

  32. Library-Project Acknowledgements • Rotarians • Calgary Olympic club and • Dr. Hendrick Craay • Rotary Foundation

  33. Library-Project Acknowledgements • Volunteers • Roger Randalana (Mayor of Ranomafana) • LéonRazanakoto(Mayor of Ranomafana) • Fidèle Rakotonriina (assistant to Mayor Rakotonriina ) • Holy Linton (translator) • Many un-named souls in Ranomafana

  34. Library-Project Acknowledgements • Private Donors • Lea Chambers • Larry Linton • Irene Wolcott

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