FJKM Madagascar

Antananarivo, Madagascar
 

About Our Partners

Fiangonan’i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara (FJKM)

Dan and Elizabeth Turk (Presbyterian Mission Agency) serve with the PC(USA)’s partner church, FJKM, in the areas of health, environment, agriculture, and safe drinking water in their efforts to improve the lives of the Malagasy people. Madagascar, located in the Indian Ocean, remains one of the world’s poorest countries. The majority of Malagasy citizens are Christian, a large percentage adhere to traditional beliefs, and less than 10 percent are Muslim. Elizabeth trains village health workers, helps communities develop safe drinking water sources, and educates church leaders and youth about AIDS prevention. Dan has helped the FJKM develop an extensive fruit tree program that includes a fruit tree nursery and extension work with farmers as well as environmental education.

The Impact

As part of Elizabeth’s program, more than 150 community health volunteers from rural areas are receiving training in health education techniques and basic health messages. Dan’s program helps communities in improving food security and nutrition.

The OPPORTUNITY

The Outreach Foundation is seeking gifts to support the mission and ministry of Dan and Elizabeth Turk. All gifts of any size are welcomed to help provide training and education to improve the lives of the Malagasy people.