At MfM, we empower and enable Malagasy organisations, Malagasy communities and Malagasy men, women and children to examine, define, and respond to the challenges they face.
We provide training, advice, equipment and micro-finance so they can achieve the outcomes they know are most important – including lifting themselves from poverty and hunger, and protecting and expanding the vibrant, vital Malagasy rainforest.
And we help children, young people and adults make the most of their potential, including by helping children who have ‘fallen out’ of the system, and by making a high standard of education accessible and enjoyable for all.
Our programmes are designed and managed by Malagasy partner organisations and Malagasy communities, with which we have lasting relationships. We work with them, provide funding and monitor the results.
We promote sustainable technology, sustainable agriculture and the sustainable use of resources, and make sure our operating costs are low to ensure the maximum possible amount of our income goes to Malagasy people and communities.
We and our partner organisations work in the following areas:
We and our partners work to care for and reconnect children and young people who have ‘fallen out’ of the system. We provide shelter for young people who have nowhere to live, provide healthcare mental and physical, including dental care) food, clean water and the opportunity to (re-) enter education, as well as vocational training.
Our partners are:
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AAA&AAB : Akany Avoko Ambohidratrimo and Akany Avoko Bevalala (one manager runs both centres)
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AAF : Akany Avoko Faravohitra
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Ankisy Gasy – Children of Madagascar
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Centre Fihavanana Mahamasina
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Akany Hasina Association
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Topaza
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Tisnjo Hasina
Our Resilient Forests and Livelihoods places power in the hands of Malagasy people. We help them to focus on and overcome the challenges they feel are most important to them, lifting themselves from poverty and hunger, while protecting and expanding the vital, vibrant, Malagasy rainforest.
Our partners are:
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SAF/FJKM Melaky
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WTDM: Working Together For The Development Of Madagascar
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Sadabe
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Mitsinjo Association
In Education for Life, we and our partners work to ensure children can access the best possible education, without obstacle from lack of food, lack of money, or ill-health. We work to improve teaching standards, provide equipment, and include schools and infrastructure.
Our partners are:
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AVM : Association Voahary Maintso (Green Environment Association)
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Ankizy Gasy – Children Of Madagascar
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WTDM: Working Together for the Development of Madagascar
Solar United Madagascar (SUM) is a consortium of organisations working to provide Malagasy people with reliable, clean, solar energy.
Along with MfM, the consortium’s members are:
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Feedback Madagascar
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SEED
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Jiro-Ve
The initiative received seed funding in its first and second pilot phases from the Aeonian Foundation.
Our Research Partners:
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University of Antananarivo
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Lancaster University
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Bangor University
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University of West of England
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University of Cumbria
Occasionally, we also partner with organisations in the event of an emergency:
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