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 Vavy, midwife and scout dedicated to serving the community Join Vavy for a morning and discover her inspiring journey as she works alongside her peers to combat rampant malnutrition in southern Madagascar. Read the story Article Scouts are committed to preventing malnutrition. In the south of the island, hundreds of scouts travel up to 35 km to raise awareness among their peers and other children regarding good nutrition. Read the story Press release 24 April 2024 Madagascar receives a high-level visit from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to strengthen routine immunization, fight polio, and increase immunization coverage. Visit the page Photo essay On the frontlines: reimagining programmes on nutrition. Despite the many interventions carried out over the last two years, the humanitarian situation remains worrying in the Great South-East. See the story Article Integrated programmes to fight against malnutrition. Despite the many interventions carried out over the last two years, the humanitarian situation remains worrying in the Great South-East. Read the story Article Working as a Social Worker and Helping Save Lives. A social worker, like doctors and judicial police officers, is often present in the hardest moments of those he/she accompanies. Read the story Load more items What we do for children in Madagascar Humanitarian appeal Resources Reports, publications or other sources of useful data 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 Document Gender inequalities in Madagascar Policy brief on gender inequalities in Madagascar Get the document Report Evaluation of the Joint Programme of the UN Joint SDG Fund Formative Evaluation of the Integrated Social Protection Programme in the South of Madagascar See the full report Report JRC and OJM review Review of the initiatives of Junior Reporters’ Clubs (JRC) and One Minute Junior (OMJ) in Madagascar for the period 2016-2020 See the full report Load more items Videos 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 Video Water trucking in Antananarivo Water trucking in Antananarivo 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 Vavy, midwife and scout dedicated to serving the community Join Vavy for a morning and discover her inspiring journey as she works alongside her peers to combat rampant malnutrition in southern Madagascar. Read the story Article Scouts are committed to preventing malnutrition. In the south of the island, hundreds of scouts travel up to 35 km to raise awareness among their peers and other children regarding good nutrition. Read the story Press release 24 April 2024 Madagascar receives a high-level visit from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to strengthen routine immunization, fight polio, and increase immunization coverage. Visit the page Appeal Act in Madagascar and contribute to a sustainable planet... The climate crisis is here and getting worse every year. We must act quickly #ForEveryChild View the appeal Photo essay On the frontlines: reimagining programmes on nutrition. Despite the many interventions carried out over the last two years, the humanitarian situation remains worrying in the Great South-East. See the story Article Integrated programmes to fight against malnutrition. Despite the many interventions carried out over the last two years, the humanitarian situation remains worrying in the Great South-East. Read the story Article Working as a Social Worker and Helping Save Lives. A social worker, like doctors and judicial police officers, is often present in the hardest moments of those he/she accompanies. Read the story Article Working in the social field is a vocation The diversification of professions in the field of social work is now clearly present, as demonstrated by four women social workers Read the story Article Social workers in rural Madagascar In rural Madagascar, social workers face many obstacles in addressing harmful practices. Read the story Article Digital school connectivity For the benefit of all secondary schools Read the story Article Championing the construction of a new secondary school. Today, the Antanimora General Education Secondary School in the western part of Madagascar stands proudly as a testament to his lifelong struggle. Read the story Article Malaria: measures to prevent the disease & protect families Intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women and a prevention campaign for children over the age of 6 Read the story Photo essay Protection against malaria At the heart of the prevention campaign See the story Article Food bowl, Food bowl, to support the efforts in ensuring healthy feeding for a baby Read the story Article The benefits of daycare play areas for ECD Perceived as an innovation among communities, daycare play areas allow children to develop in a safer and healthier place Read the story Article Vaccinating Children who never were Vaccinated The head of the Vaccination Programme gets involved in strengthening vaccination activities to reduce the number of children who have never been vaccinated. Read the story Load more items
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