Madagascar
since 1997
Madagascar, with an area of 587,295 km2 and a population of over 27 million, is one of the largest islands in the world. With an HDI of 0.498, Madagascar ranks 155th and remains one of the poorest countries in the world. For 25 years, MAP has actively supported many projects on the island. In 1995, MAP met Father Pedro Opeka who devoted his life to saving Malagasy children and adults from the garbage dumps of Antananarivo. In 1997, MAP raised the funds for the construction of the “Rainier III Primary School” and went on to build the “Prince Albert College”, the “Lycée Grimaldi” and the “Cantine du Rocher in the town of Akamasoa”, attracting over 25,000 people. During the 2017 field mission, on 28 February, H.S.H. Prince Albert II honoured with His presence the inauguration ceremonies of the “Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco” school and of the “H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco”. The Presiden and Board memebers of MAP were also present. MAP regularly carries out field and medical missions, and has since worked with other committed actors in Madagascar, such as Father Noé and Sister Louise in the regions of Nosy Bé and Tananarive since 2002 for the construction, renovation and expansion of schools, refectories, sports fields and daily meals for pupils, with the Consulate of Monaco and Mr Cyril Juge since 2004, and recently with the NGO Bel Avenir in the south of the island
Mission
Since 1997, there has been a succession of missions to consolidate MAP's presence in the field. Mr Nicolas Ryter's next field mission is scheduled for April 2024.
projects in Madagascar
Consulate of Monaco: Promoting Access to Education Through Scholarships
Antananarivo
Education
2015
20.000
Access to quality education remains a challenge for many young people from low-income families in Madagascar. To enable the most deserving students to continue their education under the best possible conditions, MAP supports the Monaco Consulate’s scholarship program. This initiative covers the recipients’ tuition fees and supports them throughout their educational journey, from secondary school through the completion of their higher education, thereby offering them better prospects for the future.
Objectives
- Facilitate access to quality education.
- Support deserving students from low-income backgrounds.
- Promote the continuation of secondary and higher education.
- Encourage academic success and professional integration.
Beneficiaries
- Deserving students from low-income families
- 179 young people have benefited from the program since its inception
Activities carried out
- Covering tuition fees.
- Supporting students throughout their academic journey.
- Support for pursuing higher education.
Recent funding
20,000 €
Extension of the Prince Albert II College in Akamasoa
Akamasoa
Education
25/11/2022
150.000
Since 1995, MAP has supported the projects of Father Pedro Pablo Opeka, who has dedicated his life to improving the living conditions of Malagasy children and adults by encouraging them to take charge of their lives and build a future for themselves, helping them escape the hellish conditions of Antananarivo’s landfills. MAP has funded several major projects, such as the construction of the Rainier III Elementary School in 1997, the Prince Albert II Middle School, the Grimaldi High School, the Cantine du Rocher, the Princess Grace Clinic, and more than 106 homes. Other vocational training projects in various fields have also been carried out with the aim of promoting the villagers’ integration into the workforce.
In 2017, construction was completed on an elementary school in Akamasoa with 11 classrooms across 6 levels for 400 students, featuring a retaining wall and a large playground, named in honor of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco. A two-story maternity ward with four patient rooms, two delivery rooms, a midwife’s office, a waiting room, a lounge, restrooms and showers, and a veranda—named after H.S.H. Princess Charlène of Monaco—was also completed. The facilities were inaugurated in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and a delegation from MAP’s Board of Directors. These various buildings now form the Akamasoa educational complex and welcome thousands of students each year. The town of Akamasoa now has more than 30,000 residents, and its needs continue to grow.
Objectives
Improve learning conditions and enable 450 new students to attend high school.
Beneficiaries
450 students
The teaching staff
Parents
Activities carried out
Preliminary studies and preparation of plans for the 2,
extension of the building; Reinforcement of the existing foundations and preparatory work
; Construction to begin in late 2022
Recent funding
Since 2017 : 330.000 €
Guaranteeing food for 1,200 students in Madagascar
Ampéfy and Ambanitsena
Health
02/09/2023
44.625
Since 2002, MAP has been working closely with Father Noé and his successor, Sister Louise, in the Nosy-Bé and Tananarive regions, setting up schools, providing school supplies and financing the preparation of rolls and a daily hot meal to feed 1,200 pupils every day.
Between 2012 and 2014, MAP built two additional classrooms at Ambanitsena and Mandrasoa Ivato schools, a shed/cantine and furniture for Ampefy school, and in 2019, a basketball court for Ambanitsena school. Each year, MAP also finances the purchase of school, educational and recreational materials according to the needs of the schools.
In 2023, the school cafeterias in Ampéfy and Ambanitsena were renovated and equipped with new facilities to improve conditions for the children, and a tailored nutrition program was implemented to ensure the physical and intellectual development of the beneficiaries.
Objectives
Ensure at least one meal a day for pupils in the canteens of Ampefy and Ambanitsena schools, and prevent them from dropping out of school
Beneficiaries
1,200 children from the schools
The teaching staff
Activities carried out
Improving students’ nutrition through the purchase of rice for school cafeterias
Helping to reduce absenteeism and school dropout rates
Strengthening educational institutions by providing school supplies, teaching materials, or recreational equipment based on the needs of each school Construction of school facilities
Recent funding
Since 2018: 327.498 €
Bel Avenir NGO: Protecting Children Who Are Victims of Violence
Tulear
Community Development
Depuis 2022
15.000
In southern Madagascar, many children are exposed to violence, exploitation, and severe situations of vulnerability. In Tulear, MAP supports the Child Protection Platform, led by the NGO Bel Avenir, which assists young victims of physical or sexual violence. Through comprehensive care, the project provides them with a safe environment, psychological counseling, academic support, and activities that promote their recovery and independence.
Objectives
- Protect children who are victims of violence.
- Provide psychological, health, and social support.
- To support their reintegration into school and society.
- Strengthen their independence and well-being.
Beneficiaries
- Children and adolescents who are victims of physical or sexual abuse.
- Young people taken in by the Child Protection Platform in Tulear.
Activities carried out
- Placement of beneficiaries in social housing.
- Psychological and medical support.
- Tutoring
- Establishment of nutrition education centers.
- Organizing activities aimed at empowerment and reintegration.
Recent funding
15.000