Keeping Children In School And Out Of Mica Mines In Benato

Terre Des Hommes Netherlands
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 9,627,225

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Friday, April 7th, 2023

Project Manager

Zipporah Wanaswa

Project Partners

Project Summary

Terre des Hommes combats child labor in Madagascar's mica sector by supporting families in Benato. It improves education quality, provides school meals, and offers alternative livelihoods to parents to keep children in school.

Intervention Areas

Child Protection & WelfareEducation Access and EquityMaternalChild & Reproductive Health and RightsOrphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) SupportPrimary & Secondary EducationSchool Feeding Programs

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Extreme poverty forces families in Madagascar to involve children in dangerous mica mining, depriving them of education and exposing them to health risks.

Proposed Solution

Provide school meals/materials, improve school infrastructure, and offer parents alternative livelihoods (poultry/farming) to eliminate child labor.

Expected Impact

650 children rescued from mines and retained in school, improved nutrition, and 200 families supported with alternative, safer income sources.

Sustainability Plan

Parental economic empowerment reduces reliance on child labor. Improved school environments and community committees ensure long-term child protection.

Budget Breakdown

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