In rural Madagascar, $15 in school fees can force a child out of class and into labor, trapping families in poverty. This project covers tuition and required fees for over 2,000 students across eight communities - from primary children studying by candlelight in Anjiro to university scholars publishing research in Antananarivo. This keeps girls and boys in school, lifts the burden off families, and fuels a Malagasy-led movement for change. Every donation directly funds a student's education.
In Madagascar, poverty is the greatest barrier to education, especially in remote villages where families survive on less than two dollars a day. School fees, though modest, force parents to choose between food and learning; without support, children drop out as early as age ten to work the fields or start families of their own. Girls face the greatest risk, often pulled from class first. This cycle repeats generation after generation, dimming hope and opportunity for thousands of young Malagasy
Anjiro Initiative partners directly with local schools and families to cover full tuition and required fees for over 2,000 students yearly across eight rural programs (Anjiro, Mahabo-Mananivo, Andrainjato, Ambohitsara-Kianjavato, Fianarantsoa, Andasibe, Sahamadio, Mandaniresaka) and a University Program that also funds research, publication, books, and supplies. Our 100% Malagasy-led team selects recipients, tracks attendance, and uses the flexible General Fund for urgent needs.
Each scholarship starts a ripple: one graduate lifts a family from poverty and gives a community a leader. By reserving half of all awards for girls, we grow future scientists, teachers, and decision-makers who will shape Madagascar for decades. University scholars already speak at the UN, amplifying Malagasy voices worldwide. For twelve years Anjiro Initiative has weathered crises through careful planning and donor trust. With your help, today's 2,000 students become tomorrow's leaders.
