Photos: FAO/Marco Longari

THE STORY OF MANISA RANARIJAONA

A Malagasy childhood

A young boy living in the highlands of Madagascar describes his daily responsibilities, worries and hopes and how a TeleFood school garden project means more children are attending classes, eating better and even learning a few farming tricks.

My name is Manisa Ranarijaona and I am 11. My teacher asked me to talk about myself and our TeleFood project because I am a good student.
It wasn't always that way. Once my teacher shouted at me because I didn't know my lesson. I stayed at home for three days and didn't want to go back to school. Finally she came and got me and here I am.

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