“Fokonolona no vahaolana” – the Fokonolona is the solution. This slogan forms the core vision of the Fonena association, which seeks to place the community back at the heart of social action.
The association announced its expansion into the Analamanga region on Friday during a presentation held at the National Library in Anosy. Through this initiative, the organization aims to restore a central role to the Fokonolona in solving social problems and fostering Madagascar’s development. “Is the nation truly independent? What about the Fokontany? The citizen? Society? It is to answer these questions that we chose June 26 to launch our approach,” explained Mario Raharimino, national president of the association.
For Fonena, the principle of Fokonolona is not new, but it has lost its significance over time. The organization intends to “restore the full value of the Fokonolona within Malagasy society.” The president insists: “Let us unite, share a common vision, and bring importance back to the Fokonolona in Madagascar.”
The association believes that development must primarily rely on concrete actions and the direct involvement of communities. Originating in Toliara, Fonena has already led several initiatives in the fields of education and energy before extending its activities to Analamanga.
“In Toliara, we have already demonstrated our commitment through the construction of a school to support education, the establishment of access to water and energy, as well as assistance provided to vulnerable people,” highlighted Mario Raharimino. For Fonena, these actions illustrate a strong conviction: sustainable development must start from the community base. “Let us unite, restore value to the Fokonolona, and build Madagascar’s development together,” concluded the president.
Captured & Published at: 2026-06-29 06:00:56 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/06/action-communautaire-lassociation.html