The Anglican Diocese of Fianarantsoa will use the experience it gained in building St. Mark school, above, when it builds a new primary school.
ANTICIPATED LIVES IMPACTED: 450 people will benefit. 256 children, ages 6 to 14, will enroll in the new school and receive a quality education and experience spiritual growth, along with an estimated 194 parents and caregivers.
GRANT AMOUNT $109,200
HOW YOU CONTRIBUTED!
$4,000 covered the cost of desks and chairs.
$5,255 covered the cost of windows and doors.
$12,351 covered roofing and ceilings.
GLOBAL TRUSTEES APPROVED September 2022
Overview
Millions of children in Madagascar do not attend school, with attendance lowest among children younger than 14. Access to quality education collapsed after a 2009 political crisis that affected the country. Enrollment in primary education has declined drastically due to a lack of investment, deteriorating quality of education, and the demoralization of parents and teachers, and over 1.7 million children ages 6 to 14 are not attending school across the country.
Impact
To help improve educational opportunities, the Anglican Diocese of Fianarantsoa will construct the first phase of a primary school for 256 students ages 6 to 14 who live in Tanetibe and Ambositra, Fianarantsoa. Students will benefit from access to improved education, and the community will experience social and economic benefits. Priority will be given to marginalized and vulnerable children. They will be nurtured to reach their full potential in an environment where Christian faith and cultural integration are realized.
“I have three children in the school: Leba, Jessica, and Mathieu. I am proud of our school, St. Mark, compared to public schools around the diocese. Our school provides quality education and Bible studies, which help in improving the values of our children. Thank you to the diocese for this development.”
— Justin Andrianavalona, father of three children who attend St. Mark school, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
— Justin Andrianavalona, father of three children who attend St. Mark school, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Project Update
Construction of the school building is now complete and students are attending. The school was recently dedicated, and our partners are working on the project’s final reporting.
