Madagascar

Situated off the northwest coast of Madagascar, the island of Nosy Be is known for its amazing beaches, wildlife, and groves of sweet-smelling ylang-ylang trees. The Sakalava people, who consider Nosy Be their cultural capital, make their living by fishing, raising cattle, and growing rice. It can seem like a laid-back, idyllic paradise, but beneath the surface there is darkness. Tourism contributes to underage prostitution, exploitation of women, and sex trafficking. And the culture itself has many Sakalava living in bondage to taboos and rituals, given to them by their deceased ancestors through spiritual mediums.

Our team has partnered with Africa Inland Mission to bring the good news of Jesus to the Sakalava people, a community that has had no way of hearing the gospel in their own language. Through Bible translation, storytelling, music creation, evangelistic outreach, and discipleship, God has called new Sakalava believers to Himself and established the beginnings of a Sakalava-speaking church. We are seeking church planters to join the team as this ministry continues to expand to new areas of Nosy Be and beyond.