MOZIKA MANOVA FIAINANA

MUSIKK FORANDRER LIV - MUSIC CHANGES LIVES

History of MMF

MMF was officially founded in Antsirabe, Madagascar, in 2021 by Eline Rodvelt Hansen and her husband Dina Rasalina Andriamanalina. The history of MMF dates back to 2018 when Eline packed two violins and traveled expectantly to Madagascar. While studying the violin at the Grieg Academy in Bergen, she had a strong desire to teach children who otherwise would not have the opportunity to develop their talents. Her dream eventually became to start a music school for the poorest children in Madagascar.

Our staff

Violin Teacher

Eline Rodvelt Hansen

Eline is a violinist and violin teacher, educated at the Grieg Academy in Bergen. Originally from Sandnes in Rogaland, she has traveled extensively around the world, playing with musicians on several continents and in various genres.

Piano Teacher

Dina Rasalina Andriamanalina

Dina co-founded MMF with his wife, Eline Rodvelt Hansen, in 2021. Originally from Antsirabe, Madagascar, Dina has rhythm and music in his blood, having played many instruments since childhood. However, it was eventually the piano that became his dominant instrument.

Nurse

Karoline Hartvigsen

Karoline completed her nursing education in 2017 and now works full-time at a cancer ward at Radiumhospitalet in Oslo. Before her bachelor's studies, she completed a one-year study in intercultural understanding at NLA University College Bergen.

Nurse

Thea Harbo

Thea completed her bachelor's degree in nursing in 2017 at Diakonova University College in Oslo. She lived there for 9 years before moving back to her hometown, Stavanger. She has work experience from home nursing care, several years in a pediatric ward at Rikshospitalet.

Our Work

In Madagascar, child mortality is high and many die from diseases that can be easily treated with modern medicine. Typical causes are infectious diseases such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases and malaria. The country also has one of the highest incidences of plague in the world, as well as epidemics and pandemics that.

Volunteer

Would you like to make a difference for street children in one of the world's poorest countries? We are looking for individuals who want to volunteer with us in Madagascar.

Primarily, we are seeking those with an interest in or education related to music. We find that students greatly benefit from instruction by professional musicians.

Support Us

The funds that come in go towards covering everything from food, clothing, education, equipment, healthcare, medicines, and dental care for the children, as well as the operation of the music school and salaries for our staff. The families of the children are also included in the food program and receive monthly distributions of food and hygiene products. We are constantly working to improve the living conditions of the children, and we use much of the surplus we have to repair houses and homes.

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