What we do

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

"The child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding."

Central to our vision and work is the belief that every child deserves to be part of a safe and loving family. It is our mission and honour to advocate on behalf of Malagasy children to be given their right to grow up in a loving family.

How are we having an impact?

We believe our three-tiered approach to the current and urgent childcare crisis, provides a model for child care reform within the country that gets right to the root of the problem.

Foster care

We are pioneers of establishing foster care within Madagascar.

Family strengthening

We provide a family strengthening service that supports families when they really need it in the form of psycho-social support, housing and food provisionhousing and food provision, small business start-ups, and child-care training.

Gatekeeping Program – Protecting Children, Supporting Families

Through our Gatekeeping Program, we work with courts, institutions, and communities to ensure children stay safely with their families whenever possible, rather than being separated automatically.

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for Malagasy children

When families are supported, children are protected. Your support allows FAMinternational to promote family-based care, strengthen communities, and defend the rights of vulnerable children across Madagascar.

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Some of our Achievements since 2017

200+ children prevented from being separated from birth family.

First draft of the decret for foster care written. Support and consultancy given to the Ministry of Population during its creation.

50+ at risk families supported to stay together.

21 pregnant women rescued from a life on the streets.

First draft of the National Foster Care Handbook completed.

Specific training given to officials on foster care and the UN Guidelines on Alternative Care

School provision for 94 children who live on a local dump.