UNICEF Madagascar UNICEF Madagascar Children and young people have a right to a safe and livable planet. UNICEF stands with them and urges leaders to listen and take urgent Climate Action. The climate crisis is a child rights crisis. Find out more Latest news and stories Article Mendrika’s Commitment to Ensuring Every Child gets Vitamin A The human-centered approach enhances access to health services, including Vitamin A supplementation. Read the story Article Meet Tsylavina, an engaged social worker. Being on the front line during humanitarian crises such as floods, social workers focus on protecting children, counselling and supporting families Read the story Press release 07 March 2025 Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on global foreign aid reductions Visit the page Article Green schools to introduce pupils to protect environment In this article, meet students from different regions of Madagascar and find out why they are getting involved in tree planting. Read the story Photo essay Après la tempête Jude, la jeunesse se mobilise Ce reportage photo met en lumière la situation et l'engagement des jeunes, des communautés dans la reconstruction après le passage de la forte tempête Jude. See the story Press release 27 February 2025 Ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, Madagascar announces its national commitments to address the nutrition challenge Visit the page Load more items What we do for children in Madagascar Humanitarian appeal Resources Reports, publications or other sources of useful data Document Enhancing the Social Register’s contribution to climate disaster risk reduction in Madagascar Get the document Flagship report For every child, a better future UNICEF Country Programme In Madagascar 2024 – 2028 See the full report Document Africa’s role in delivering a new historic health win for humanity. Get the document Document An urgent nutrition and food security response is needed in the Great South-East of Madagascar Get the document Report Policy brief - Investing in social protection Note de synthèse - Investir dans la protection sociale pour réduire le travail des enfants See the full report Report Investing in social protection to reduce child labour Investing in social protection to reduce child labour and improve child well-being See the full report Report A disability inclusive social protection system Leaving no-one behind : a disability inclusive social protection system for Madagascar See the full report Document The life of children with disabilities in Madagascar Policy brief on the life of children with disabilities in Madagascar Get the document Load more items Videos Video Childhood in the south of Madagascar Perspectives on daily life Watch now Video Leonie and her children benefit from Zara Mira Child benefit Leonie and her children benefit from Zara Mira Child benefits Watch now Video Héma, nurse and COVID-19 vaccinating agent in Antananarivo Tsoa Héma is a nurse and COVID-19 vaccinating agent in Antananarivo. Watch now Video Break the silence around menstruations! UNICEF and partners aim to raise awareness and change negative social norms around menstrual health and hygiene. Watch now Load more items What we do Programme Social policy and public finance for children UNICEF intervenes to strengthen commitment, accountability and national capacity for legislating and budgeting with a view to inclusive social policy Explore our work Programme Public-private partnership UNICEF intervenes to help the private sector promote the rights of the child Explore our work Programme Child protection Improved and equitable prevention of and response to exploitation of and violence against children in targeted provinces. Explore our work Programme Nutrition Support national and regional authorities to improve nutrition status of the most vulnerable Explore our work Programme Social policy For every child, a fair chance in life Explore our work Programme Health UNICEF works to expand the use of integrated health services for children under five years old with emphasis on newborns. Explore our work Programme Education The objective is that more girls and boys are enrolled, retained and learning in pre-primary and primary schools, and there are fewer children out of school Explore our work Programme Water, sanitation and hygiene Clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices are essential for the survival and development of children Explore our work Take action Article Mendrika’s Commitment to Ensuring Every Child gets Vitamin A The human-centered approach enhances access to health services, including Vitamin A supplementation. Read the story Article Meet Tsylavina, an engaged social worker. Being on the front line during humanitarian crises such as floods, social workers focus on protecting children, counselling and supporting families Read the story Press release 07 March 2025 Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on global foreign aid reductions Visit the page Article Green schools to introduce pupils to protect environment In this article, meet students from different regions of Madagascar and find out why they are getting involved in tree planting. Read the story Photo essay Après la tempête Jude, la jeunesse se mobilise Ce reportage photo met en lumière la situation et l'engagement des jeunes, des communautés dans la reconstruction après le passage de la forte tempête Jude. See the story Press release 27 February 2025 Ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, Madagascar announces its national commitments to address the nutrition challenge Visit the page Article A new start for education thanks to modern infrastructure. Soanomena, a 5th grader, has rediscovered her motivation in a school environment that has been redesigned and adapted to her needs. Read the story Article Two historical eras, one struggle: girls' education This story highlights aspects of girls' lives over time and the ongoing challenges requiring greater efforts to secure their rights. Read the story Video Childhood in the south of Madagascar Perspectives on daily life Watch now Photo essay In Madagascar, better navigate adolescence by joining a club The first menstruation marks a turning point for girls. Clubs in schools support them with confidence. See the story Press release 12 November 2024 Four young people join the Malagasy delegation as Policy Tracker of the negotiations at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 29) in Azerbaijan. Visit the page Article Tolisoa,Rivo,and Mara: their busness support their community Thanks to innovative initiatives, local business people, improving living conditions for communities in the ecovillages in the southern part of Madagascar Read the story Article Nahy,mother at the heart of Ehavo’s agricultural initiatives In southern Madagascar, Nahy, a member of a farmers association, helps feed his family and community Read the story Press release 11 October 2024 UNICEF launches a survey to gather young people’s views on the situation of girls in Madagascar Visit the page Article Oscamidi Anne, Determined to Resume her Studies One year after completing the Upshift training and winning the final competition with her team,she works at a kiosk specializing in solar panel installation Read the story Press release 08 October 2024 With the Ministry of National Education, UNICEF inaugurates new facilities for Lovasoa secondary school, in Antanimora, Marovoay. Visit the page Load more items
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