In today's fast-paced world, stress has become omnipresent in our daily lives. Whether it's due to work, family obligations, or financial worries, most of us experience stress. But what many people don't realize is that stress can have serious consequences for our physical and mental health. From headaches and digestive problems to depression and
2023 is a special year for us. We enjoy looking ahead, especially because it is our anniversary year! AiNA soa has now been active in Madagascar for ten years. “Since 2013, more than 11,700 people have already taken part in one of our first aid training courses. They have all learned with which measures
Some weeks ago I lost my Dad who had cancer. My Dad was a responsible man and loved his family so dearly. He was an engaged man. He did his treatment with us at home and it was very difficult to see him now with his pain. But at the same time, it was a
At the university, I studied in the Faculty of Literature and Humanities. Although university studies orient us between different disciplines, it turns out that there is not enough application to practice the profession that we have chosen. Indeed, it is the academic course that takes up a lot of space. The same is true
Each individual is a social being and as a human the need to be integrated into a group is essential. According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, «love and belonging" is the third basic human need. These are social needs to be part of a group, to feel accepted, loved, appreciated, but also not to feel
A recent speech by Madagascar's president has gone viral in recent weeks. In it, he referred to the animated movie "Madagascar" where the song "I like to move it" by Erick Morillo was played. But this blog is not about politics... The human being is made to move. Sitting on a chair, just taking
The accident It was the last Sunday in July. Early in the morning I was riding a motorbike to lead the service in a church outside Antananarivo. Suddenly a dog ran across the road in front of me. I startled but I could not stop so I fell on the tarred road. My right
A new chapter has started in the history of AiNA soa. After founding the organization in 2011 and leading its development since then, Nicole has handed the leadership to Jacqueline. Years of development AiNA soa started from a vision that Nicole had when she first visited Madagascar with the Mercy Ships in 1996. She
It's been a long time since I went to the University of Antananarivo. The last time was in 2018, when I completed my medical studies - at that time still with a backpack and in a student outfit. University of Antananarivo in 2018 It was a great joy to be back
When it is summer in Switzerland, the temperatures in Madagascar are winter-like. Especially in this cool season, the poverty of the people is more visible. There are many people who have no home and live on the streets. In Madagascar, winter hits us hard. Even those of us who wear good clothes freeze and
