PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Through the quarterly #Mpiaradia/Champions program, the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros recognizes the extraordinary contributions that ordinary citizens make to the development and sustainable self-reliance of their countries. The individuals who receive this recognition have devoted their lives to reinforcing good governance, strengthening economic development, enhancing public health, protecting the environment, and/or increasing the security of their communities.
#Mpiaradia is a Malagasy term for “fellow traveler,” which echoes the #MpirahalahyMianala (“brothers walking in the forest”) tagline for the Embassy’s initiatives in Madagascar. #Mpiaradia/Champions are nominated by members of the U.S. embassy community for their work on in-country initiatives aligned to U.S. values.
Each #Mpiaradia/Champion receives an embassy coin, a certificate signed by the Ambassador, and, when possible, a face-to-face meeting with the Ambassador. The embassy further recognizes each #Mpiaradia/Champion with a series of posts on its official Facebook page and Twitter accounts, a press release, and a profile posted to the Embassy’s website cataloging all #Mpiaradia/Champions.
U.S. Embassy Awards Forest Patroller for His Leadership, Commitment, and Courage in Preserving Madagascar’s Forests
U.S. Embassy Awards Malagasy Researcher for Her Extraordinary Efforts to Protect Madagascar’s Natural Resources
U.S. Embassy Awards Malagasy Doctor for His Leadership on Efforts to Combat COVID-19