Our Projects
Discover the impactful initiatives and endeavors undertaken by the Malagasy Bible Society. Journey with us as we strive to bring the Word of God to life and make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Madagascar.
Our Study Bible
There is a large number of Christian ministries in Madagascar, with many Christian churches having been set up within the last ten years. This situation requires that Christian leaders have a deep knowledge of Scripture. According to its mission- to equip Christians with biblical materials -the Malagasy Bible Society is working on the Study Bible project to respond to this need, for Christians to have a better understanding of the Scriptures. This is also the first Study Bible that involves many theologians from different denominations within Madagascar.
Literacy Program
Illiteracy is one of the main causes for extreme poverty. In Madagascar, the National Literacy Strategy aimed to reduce the rate of illiteracy among adults over 15 years old, from 35.35% to 27.5% in 2015. Though this was not achieved, the Malagasy Bible Society (MBS) is also working to contribute in reducing this percentage to at least 25% in 2030. This will have an impact on many spheres of the community, such as the education, health and economy.
Faith Comes By Hearing
In partnership with Hosanna Ministries, Audio Scriptures have been provided for the Malagasy Bible Society (MBS) to be diffused in remote areas for sharing the Gospel. This is really helpful, as we continue to work on reducing the illiteracy rate in the country. So, a Listening Group was created to help Christians study the Bible and to guide them on how to live God’s Word in their daily life.
The Antemoro Translation Project
This special project was designed to provide the New Testament to the people in the Manakara District, in South-eastern Madagascar. Though the official Malagasy Bible exists, we have noticed that sometimes there are misunderstandings around certain terms used in the scriptural translation. The Antemoro Tribe represents about 800,000 speakers who are quite sensitive to Ancestral Religion and Islam.
Kids Loving Bible
The kids loving Bible project was designed to facilitate the engagement of future generations with SBM’s missions. Children aged 3 to 12 are the primary targets of this project because they are highly receptive to discovery and learning at this age. Introducing them to the Bible and Jesus at this stage prepares them to grasp the fundamentals of the Christian faith, thus easing their integration into church life. Given that children of this age also have a penchant for stories and reading, providing them access to the Bible is beneficial for their spiritual education.