Doany · North Madagascar
We live in Doany, a mountain village near Nosy Be. We cannot remain indifferent to what surrounds us. SATYA is our commitment — and our invitation.
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Doany, Madagascar
"Generosity is the only wealth that increases when it is shared."
The spirit of SATYAWho we are
Satya is a Sanskrit word meaning "truth" — the truthfulness of one's thoughts, words, and actions. As owners of an ecolodge on a mountain of about 200 inhabitants, we felt it unthinkable to live among these people without actively contributing to improving their lives.
SATYA is a French association (loi 1901), working hand in hand with local communities on health, education, and the environment. It is not charity from a distance — it is a neighbour's commitment.
Our action plan
Each project was defined with and for the inhabitants of Doany — addressing the needs they themselves identified as most urgent.
A basic healthcare clinic accessible to all 200 inhabitants, staffed by a qualified nurse, with essential medicines and solar power. Built in four phases over 6–10 months.
A school for 50 children covering kindergarten through CM2 (6 levels). Three teachers, a canteen, solar panels, and a well — everything a child needs to stay in school.
Literacy sessions for adults who have never had access to basic education. Ten trained local educators bring reading, writing, and arithmetic to remote communities.
Dry toilets, ecological showers, and laundries for every family. Waste collection brigades and concrete bins in each village — restoring dignity and protecting rivers.
Why support us
With 200 inhabitants, this village is small enough that every donation creates visible, measurable change. A modest sum can build a classroom, stock a pharmacy, or pay a teacher's salary for months.
These communities live in extreme isolation, often overlooked by governments and large NGOs. SATYA is on the ground, living among them — bridging the gap that distant institutions cannot.
We send videos and testimonials directly to donors. You will see what your contribution built. There is no bureaucracy between your donation and the people of Doany.
An educated generation creates change beyond one village. A healthy community reduces regional epidemics. Acting in Doany is an active contribution to a global movement of transformation.
Financial overview
Local materials, local workers, community involvement. Every euro is tracked and every project is an estimate that can be adjusted to local realities.
Legal & official
SATYA is a registered French association under the law of 1901, officially part of the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS). Registered since 2022 and verified by INSEE, your donations are legally recognised and tax-deductible in France.
A dispensary. A school. Adult literacy. A cleaner environment. Each project is concrete, measurable, and accountable. Every stone laid, every child in class, every adult who learns to read — this is what your support makes possible.
