Events in Baden-Baden area, part 3

Friday July 16 at the Albert Schweitzer Gymnasium, Gernsbach

The cooperation between the Albert Schweitzer Gymnasium and Madagascar is not new, and the school has done much aid for the country already. Mparany visited this school when he was in Germany in 2005, and he was very glad to be back again. However, this is the first time that Vakoka Vakiteny is in contact with the school.

When we came to the school in the morning we were received by French teacher Mrs. Beatrix Rauffmann also responsible for the north-south relations at the school, and the school director Mr. Stefan Beil. But the idea to invite Vakoka Vakiteny originates from the former headmaster, Mr. Willig who also was present at the school.


The team from Vakoka Vakiteny explained about the work among the Malagasy children for two school classes in the school canteen. We were very surprised and happy that so many pupils had questions and comments about what we had told, and we tried to answer them as best as possible.

Everyone is dancing Malagasy dance: pupils, Dr. Küspert, Mrs. Rauffmann and Mr. Willig

After the second presentation Vakoka Vakiteny received a check on 2000 € from the deputy school director Mr. Dietmar Laux. The money had been collected through a run arranged by the school and completed by the pupils.

We promise the school to send regular information about the work and the use of the money. Thank you very much!