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 St. Paul Orphanage
Antananarivo - Madagascar
Our Values, our Commitments
​"We do not inherit the Earth of our ancestors, we borrow it from our children" Saint Exupéry​
​Toward the Earth.
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The orphanage generates 100% of its electricity through its four solar panels.

A small hybrid power plant is installed that can use both solar and wind powers or a generator. The energy allows the functioning of around thirty highly economical LED bulbs ranging from 1.5 to 5 Watts on the site and ensures the working condition of the refrigerator.
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The orphanage has also invested in a wind turbine which has unfortunately stopped working due to technical issues. We hope to get it repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
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Three wells have been dug to provide water to the orphanage, but they cannot sustain the daily needs of the orphanage.
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The water extracted is fed manually to the water tank, which is then used in the kitchen, toilet, drink (post-filtering), and the watering of the kitchen garden.
The Orphanage has a vast ground with a large kitchen garden for the greatest happiness of the children. In addition to the playful aspect of the kitchen garden's maintenance, the children discover a job and live in symbiosis with nature. Moreover, they are certain to eat fresh vegetables.
The Orphanage uses two solar furnaces to cook rice, a basic food of Madagascar, and dishes prepared by the cook.
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