CONFERENCE OF THE VISITORS OF AFRICA AND MADAGASCAR (COVIAM). The Conference of the Visitors of Africa and Madagascar (COVIAM) is a not-for-profit body whose objective is the promotion and coordination of activities in various Provinces, Vice-provinces and Missions in Africa and Madagascar. The general purpose of COVIAM is to update the charism of St. Vincent, while taking into account the specific situations of the African Continent; and to promote the unity, brotherhood, and collaboration of the Vincentiana who work there. To reach that purpose, COVIAM is committed do: promoting information and collaboration, especially in the area of formation and of (missionary) activities; reflecting on the problems of the continent and our presence and mission in Africa; looking for global solutions to common problems (Statutes of COVIAM).