The town of Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle is distinguished by its dynamic and diverse network of associations, a true pillar of local social life. Within this rich landscape, the Franco-Malagasy Association (AFM) plays a unique role by bringing the Malagasy community together through cultural exchanges, solidarity initiatives, and events that celebrate Malagasy culture. In 2025, this association operates within a context where cultural diversity is playing an increasingly important role, both to strengthen human ties and to develop concrete international solidarity.
With more than 20 active associations within the town and around one hundred dedicated volunteers in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle, the AFM's activities are embedded within a structured social and cultural network. The objective is clear: to promote mutual understanding between the French and Malagasy populations through artistic events, cultural exchanges, and thematic workshops. This approach encompasses a wide range of activities—from supporting the local Malagasy community and promoting Malagasy crafts to showcasing Malagasy cuisine. These initiatives contribute to strengthening intercultural dialogue that benefits everyone.
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Soutenir nos actions →In a regional context marked by the coexistence of sports, cultural, and patriotic associations, the Franco-Malagasy Association stands out due to its close ties with Madagascar. This commitment is reflected both in development projects in the Malagasy Highlands and in the organization of events in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle, thus fostering exchange and solidarity. These actions are both local and international in scope, highlighting the richness of Malagasy and French cultures.
The Key Missions of the Franco-Malagasy Association in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle
The Franco-Malagasy Association (AFM) has a broad scope of action, combining cultural promotion, solidarity, and human exchange. It is structured around several key areas, essential to the cohesion and influence of the Malagasy community in the village.
Promotion of Malagasy Culture and Enhancement of Malagasy Craftsmanship
At the heart of its activities, the AFM is committed to showcasing the richness of Malagasy culture. This promotion is achieved through the regular organization of Malagasy craft exhibitions, the highlighting of traditional Malagasy skills, and the holding of thematic workshops where participants can learn techniques specific to Madagascar.
Among the flagship initiatives planned for 2025 are workshops in weaving, wood carving, and the creation of traditional Malagasy jewelry. These workshops go beyond simply teaching technical skills; they also explain the associated symbolism and cultural values, providing participants with a deeper understanding. Craftsmanship is thus valued not only as an economic activity but also as a powerful element of heritage.
- Organization of Cultural and Gastronomic Events
- Throughout the year, the AFM organizes events to promote Malagasy culture in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle. These artistic and culinary gatherings aim to showcase Malagasy cuisine, with its distinctive flavors and traditional recipes, as well as the music and dance typical of Madagascar.
- Malagasy Food Tasting Evenings 🍛
Malagasy Folkloric Concerts and Shows 🎶
Cooking Workshops for Adults and Children 🍲
Storytelling Sessions of Malagasy Tales and Legends 📖
Demonstrations Featuring Traditional Instruments 🥁
- These events attract a diverse audience, including members of the Malagasy community living in Lorraine and local residents curious to discover a different culture. They help strengthen social bonds and create a vibrant space for intercultural exchange.
- Support for the Malagasy community and international solidarity
- One of AFM's major commitments is providing tangible support to the local Malagasy community and developing solidarity initiatives in Madagascar. The association facilitates the integration of Malagasy people in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle by offering social, cultural, and educational support.
| In parallel, international solidarity projects are carried out, particularly those aimed at improving living conditions in disadvantaged regions of Madagascar. These projects are developed in collaboration with local partners and funded by fundraising events organized in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle. | Collection of school and medical supplies 📚 | |
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| Funding for school construction 🏫 | Public health awareness programs 💉 | Support for sustainable agriculture 🌱 |
| Partnerships with Malagasy and French NGOs 🤝 | Types of actions 🌍 | Objectives 🎯 |
| Concrete examples 📌 | Culture and Crafts | Promoting Malagasy heritage |
Weaving and sculpture workshops, craft exhibitionsCultural eventsPromoting exchange and discovery
Local and international solidarity
Supporting the Malagasy community and Madagascar
Material collections, school funding, health programs
- More information on these activities and their procedures can be found on the website of the
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| The Franco-Malagasy Association's Local Roots in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle | Located in a region where associations play a major role in social life, the AFM benefits from a favorable environment for promoting Malagasy culture and solidarity. Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle boasts more than 20 associations covering diverse fields: sports, culture, patriotism, and leisure, which contributes to the town's ongoing dynamism. | |
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| The local context offers AFM the opportunity to forge fruitful collaborations with organizations such as: | The Saint Maurice / Saint Paterne Twinning Committee 🤝 | |
| Cultural associations like the Bussang Saint Maurice Harmony Band 🎼 | Local sports clubs (Ski Club, RN66 Motorcycle Club) ⛷️🏍️ | Patriotic and humanitarian associations active in the region 🇫🇷 |
| This synergy between associations leads to the organization of joint events, strengthening the social fabric and offering increased visibility to the Malagasy community. For example, AFM cultural events can be integrated into local festivals or sporting events to create a complementary effect. | Local Association 🏡 | |
| Area of Activity 📋 | Type of Collaboration 🔗 | Saint Maurice Ski Club |
Sports and Leisure Providing a space for Malagasy events during competitionsBussang Saint Maurice Harmony Band
Co-organizing concerts and cultural events
Twinning Committee
International Relations
- Intercultural exchanges and reciprocal visits
- Snowflakes of Hope
- Social and Charitable Actions
- Supporting Malagasy solidarity projects
- For a detailed overview of other local associations with which AFM works in synergy, visit
this page
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8eq55aFdgQ | Educational and social initiatives developed by AFM in 2025 | The educational dimension is an essential aspect of the Franco-Malagasy Association's actions. Several programs are conducted to meet the educational and social needs of Malagasy families and children in the Malagasy Highlands. | |
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| The initiatives include: | Providing school supplies to Malagasy schools 📚 | Organizing tutoring sessions and educational workshops in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle 🏫 | |
| Providing social support to Malagasy families newly arrived in Lorraine 🏠 | Creating intergenerational exchange spaces focused on the Malagasy and French languages 🗣️ | Raising awareness of the importance of education for personal development 🎓 | These projects demonstrate a deep commitment to supporting children and their families, particularly through the distribution of educational tools adapted to specific needs, as well as the promotion of bilingualism between Malagasy and French cultures. |
| Educational Program 📘 | Target Audience 🎯 | Main Objectives 🎓 | |
| Key Actions 🔑 | School Supplies | Malagasy Schools | Improving Learning Conditions |
Collections, Distributions, FundingAcademic SupportChildren and Teenagers in Saint-Maurice
Workshops, Tutoring, Language Courses
Social Support
Malagasy Families
- Facilitating Local Integration
- Information, Administrative Assistance, Activities
- Language Exchanges
- Malagasy and Local Community
- Strengthening Intercultural Ties
| Meetings, Workshops, Discussions | Further information on these actions is available on the official website of the | Franco-Malagasy Association | , which details the conditions of participation. |
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| Discover the Malagasy Association, a space where culture, solidarity, and traditions meet. Join us to promote Malagasy heritage and support the community through enriching events, activities, and projects. | Focus on Malagasy gastronomy at the heart of cultural exchange | Malagasy gastronomy is a key driver of cultural exchange in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle. The Franco-Malagasy Association regularly organizes culinary events that allow the public to explore the flavors, ingredients, and traditional recipes of Madagascar. | |
| Typical dishes such as romazava, ravitoto, and various types of kebabs are presented according to the seasons and occasions. These gastronomic gatherings are also opportunities for sharing, where recipes are explained and practiced in workshops. | Monthly themed tastings 🍴 | Introduction to Malagasy cuisine for beginners 🍳 | |
| Children's workshops to learn family recipes 🧑🍳 | Lectures on local ingredients and their culture 🌿 | Solidarity sales of handcrafted and food products 🍯 | Culinary event 🍽️ |
Target audience 👥 Main objective 🎯Type of activity 🔬
Local and Malagasy community
Discover culinary specialties
Community meal
- Ravitoto workshop
- Adults and children
- Learn to cook
- Cooking workshop
- Sale of handcrafted products
| General public | Support the Malagasy economy | Solidarity market |
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| These initiatives promote intercultural understanding while supporting the local Malagasy economy. More details are available on the AFM website. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pw1zRJuRuk | |
| Annual cultural events: bridges between Madagascar and Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle | Throughout the year, the Franco-Malagasy Association offers a program of events and festivals that enrich community life in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle. These events are designed to foster intercultural dialogue between the Malagasy and French communities, with a particular emphasis on sharing and mutual discovery. | |
| Highlights include: | Malagasy Culture Festival with shows and workshops 🎭 | International Solidarity Day with exchanges of experiences 🌐 |
Thematic exhibitions on Malagasy history and traditions 🖼️ Screenings of films and documentaries followed by discussions 🎬Meetings with Malagasy artists and craftspeople 🧑🎨
Annual event 📅
Cultural objective 🎨
Main features ✨
- Malagasy Cultural Festival
- Promoting Malagasy art and music
- Concerts, workshops, exhibitions
- International Solidarity Day
- Strengthening ties and cooperation
| Roundtable discussions, conferences, fundraising | Thematic exhibitions | Educating about Malagasy history | Guided tours, multimedia resources |
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| Participation in these events offers the opportunity for direct contact with cultures, enriching Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle: A vibrant diversity. More information is available on the Franco-Malagasy Association website. | International Partnerships and Development Projects in Madagascar | The Franco-Malagasy Association is active in implementing development projects in collaboration with local Malagasy partners. These initiatives are part of a commitment to providing sustainable support to Madagascar, particularly in the Highlands region. | |
| Priority areas include: | Development of school infrastructure 🏫 | Support for public health programs 💊 | Promotion of sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture 🌾 |
| Vocational training and youth employment 👩🎓 | Encouraging local citizen and community participation 🤲 | Project in Madagascar 🇲🇬 | Objectives 🎯 |
Local partners 🤝 Status in 2025 🔄School construction
Facilitating access to education
Local communities, NGOs
Ongoing, 3 schools built
- Public health program
- Improving sanitary conditions
- Health centers, volunteers
- Gradual deployment
- Sustainable agricultural training
Increasing ecological productivity
| Farming couples, experts | Started in 2024 | These projects are supported by local fundraising in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle and help establish strong connections between communities. To monitor progress, a field visit organized by AFM took place in March-April 2025 with the participation of local and French representatives. More information is available on the official website. |
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| The Malagasy community in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle: a strengthened social bond | The Malagasy community in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle is a key player in local life. With several hundred members spread throughout the area, it finds in the Franco-Malagasy Association an essential support for preserving and passing on its traditions. | |
| This group is involved in numerous activities within the town: | Regular meetings between Malagasy families and young people 👪 | |
| Organization of Malagasy language learning workshops 🗣️ | Participation in community and association events 🏘️ | Creation of mutual support and assistance networks 🤝 |
Promotion of traditional Malagasy festivals 🎉 These actions not only strengthen the sense of belonging but also foster harmonious integration into local society. AFM contributes to these dynamics through its role as a link and intermediary.
Community aspect 🔗
Main activity 🎯
- Expected impact 💡
- Social encounters
- Exchanging and socializing
- Strengthening the community fabric
- Language workshops
Preserving the Malagasy language
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Faire un don maintenant| Maintaining cultural identity | Community involvement | Civic engagement |
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| Promoting local cohesion | To join the community or participate in activities, | this link |
| provides all the necessary information. | Volunteer involvement and the internal organization of the AFM | The vitality of the Franco-Malagasy Association relies on the active involvement of around one hundred volunteers who ensure the success of projects and events. Their commitment extends to several areas: |
| Organization and hosting of cultural and festive events 🎪 | Administrative management and communication of the association 📋 | Social and educational support for Malagasy families 🏡 |
| Fundraising and financial partnerships 💶 | Relationships with French and Malagasy partners 🌍 | The internal structure prioritizes collegiality, with an elected board responsible for coordinating projects and ensuring the transmission of the association's values. Regular meetings structure the association's activities, allowing everyone to express their views and contribute to setting priorities. |
Volunteer Roles 👥Examples of Activities 💼
Impact on the Association 🌟
- Cultural Activities
Workshops, concerts, feasts - Promotion of Malagasy culture
Administrative Management - Planning, communication
Good organization - Social Support
Assistance to families, exchanges - Facilitated integration
Fundraising and Partnerships