I make sure they are comfortable and I like to work in a relaxed atmosphere. But paradoxically, I am very straightforward and rigorous. It seems that I am a workaholic. In any case, I demand from my colleagues a sense of responsibility and initiative, and I make sure that communication is as fluid as possible.
Mialy Razakandisa Rajoelina (née Razakandisa) was the first lady of Madagascar from 2019 to 2025 as wife of former President Andry Rajoelina. She was previously first lady during her husband's presidency of the High Transitional Authority of Madagascar from 2009 to 2014.
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Indeed, 2009 was a dark year, not only for me but also for my entire family… For security reasons, I had to live away from my children for months. We had to send them to France to protect them. I experienced this separation quite painfully, but it was necessary. Indeed, my husband and I were in real, permanent danger. Our daily environment was one of fear and anxiety. Added to this was my mother's serious illness, who had to be evacuated abroad.
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I am now aware that life sometimes plays out like a sporting event. Sometimes, faced with various obstacles, we stumble. But as my husband constantly repeats: in such moments, the worst mistake is to give up everything. Therefore, we must always keep the reflex to pull ourselves together and arm ourselves with courage. In doing so, we become even better towards others and towards ourselves. I always try to learn lessons from the various trials I go through and especially those I have to overcome. It forges the spirit
I was born Razakandisa and the eldest of three daughters. From my marriage to Andry Rajoelina, I inherited his name and we have three children who are my rays of sunshine. Since my husband entered, by force of circumstances, the political arena, we have gone from trial to trial. Despite my courage, this has weakened me but, paradoxically, hardened me at the same time. The important thing is to never give up and never sit still. Thus, to maintain a good balance, I continue my social actions and I founded the association "FITIA" whose slogan - which I want to put into practice - is: "Ny soa atao levenam-bola" which I translate as: the good that we do to others constitutes a treasure of riches. Not hard cash, but above all spiritual riches. In addition to my charitable work, I exercise and love chocolate, which is a great stimulant.