Social Advancement in Madagascar
Fianarana is a non-profit development project that helps reduce poverty among teenagers and young adults in the village community of Fihaonana in Madagascar.
65
active beneficiaries
90
% flow directly into the project
426'553
CHF donations received
High Poverty Among Teenagers and Young Adults
Up to 100 pupils graduate from high school in Fihaonana every year. Hardly anyone is then able to complete an education (university studies) and realise their personal career goals. Social advancement remains out of reach.
% of children in Madagascar drop out of primary school.¹
% of people in Madagascar live below the international poverty line of USD 2.15 per capita/day.²
% of ten-year-olds in Madagascar are unable to read and understand an age-appropriate text.²
¹ Source: UNICEF. (November 2018). Challenges and opportunities for children in Madagascar. Retrieved on the 8th of March 2023 from https://www.unicef.org/madagascar/en/reports/challenges-and-opportunities-children-madagascar.
² Source: World Bank. (07.10.2022). Madagascar: Overview. Retrieved on the 8th of March 2023 from https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/madagascar/overview.
University Studies with Career Entry Support
University Studies with Career Entry Support
Fianarana builds on Fihaonana's poorly educated high school graduates. It enables motivated teenagers and young adults to study at university and covers all study and living costs for the Bachelor's programme.
Preparatory Year
Before starting their studies, the participants complete a preparatory year in Fihaonana, which takes place during the day.
- Intensive French course
- Career counselling
- Personality development
- Study preparation
University Studies
The three-year Bachelor's programme takes place at renowned universities in the capital, Antananarivo. Particularly committed students are also supported in their Master's studies.
- Assumption of study and living costs
- Gender-segregated shared accommodations
- Tutoring services
- Involvement of parents
Career Entry
After just four years of support, the beneficiaries pursue a qualified profession.
- Job application training
- Career entry support
- Promotion of professional independence
Throughout the entire period of support, the beneficiaries are also accompanied by our social worker Nomena and carer Manitra and provided with food from our own farm.
A Self-Determined Life Above the Poverty Line
A Self-Determined Life Above the Poverty Line
Fianarana contributes to reducing poverty among young adults. At the target group level, our key impact goal is for 90 % of students to successfully complete their studies within the regular timeframe and, after six months at the latest, to have a qualified job that enables them to live above the poverty line.
Volana Agathe HARIMANGA
Entrepreneur from 2027
Nomena Fitahiana RAJAONARISON
Automotive Mechatronics Technician from 2025
Rindraniaina RAZAIARIMALALA
Agricultural Engineer from 2027
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Voahangilalaina Holisoa RAKOTOMANANA
Nurse from 2025
Lahatriniavo Fetra Fitahiana RAHANDRIARINOSY
Judge from 2027
CHF 8'500 is the cost of a Bachelor's degree
CHF 8'500 is the cost of a Bachelor's degree
Study fees for six semesters, rent for 36 months, 3'500 meals and more: a successful education has its price, even in low-cost Madagascar.
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