Education in Madagascar

After a career as a social worker and social worker, Raymond, originally from the Annecy region, devotes his retirement to helping the most disadvantaged. With extensive experience in associations, including the creation of several associations for Madagascar in the Rhône-Alpes region (Lyon, Annecy...), and the presidency of the Restos du Cœur in Haute-Savoie, Raymond is the founder and president of Education in Madagascar. He now spends 10 months a year on the ground in Madagascar to lead the actions of his association. He returns to France for two months each year to liaise with association members and hold the annual General Assembly.

Born in Normandy, Maxime has been living in Madagascar since 2010. He became a member of our association after a partnership set up by Education in Madagascar. Thanks to his initial training as a computer scientist, he initially managed IT and communication (photos, videos, website...). Today, he is also responsible for supporting the president in coordination and monitoring of certain projects (including classroom construction) and future development projects. Speaking Malagasy and married to a Malagasy woman, he has established four different schools in Antsirabe that cater to out-of-school and disabled children. He is responsible for the Fifaliana school.

A native of Ambositra, Malala is a mother of two. Originally a kindergarten teacher, Malala now oversees the education of children sponsored by the association, as well as communication with sponsors. She also manages the canteens and relations with administrative authorities. With extensive knowledge of local stones, she has also received training in management and accounting. Malala speaks both flawless French and her native Malagasy. She is the primary contact for our local collaborators.

A social worker by training, Sylviane works at Asmae - Association Soeur Emmanuelle. For Education in Madagascar, she is responsible for the individual follow-up of children supported in Antananarivo, at Chez Françoise's home. Home visits, sending school reports, or exchanging messages with sponsors, Sylviane stays in contact with all the children every quarter. Her work ensures a link between the children, their legal guardians, and their sponsors to guarantee effective work and a lasting relationship.

Residing near Annecy, Paul's retirement is occupied by his family, sports, music, and gardening. At the creation of Education in Madagascar, he was approached by Raymond, with whom he had already collaborated in a previous association. Paul has been assisting with financial management and certain secretarial tasks, particularly in the collection and sending of funds to Madagascar. During a stay in Antsirabe in 2019, he was able to meet with the association members based in Madagascar and witness firsthand the work done on the ground.

A Franco-Swiss father of four, Dominique joined the association as a donor member in April 2020, gradually increasing his involvement in our operation until joining the board. Influenced by his experience in Ethiopia and his various trips, Dominique enjoys volunteering in the fields of education and ecology. He brings us solid training, a taste for the field, and extensive project management experience.

A mother of two grown children and a passionate runner, Estelle has been working in the computer field for over 20 years. Due to her accounting background, her father, Paul, convinced her to join the association to manage the treasury. Since the creation of the Madagascar association, she has been working on tracking donations and expenses to ensure transparent fund management. Her professional commitments currently prevent her from traveling to Madagascar, but it is part of her future plans.

A young retiree from the retail industry, residing near Aix-les-Bains, he is the father of 2 daughters. He has been a member since the association's inception and was approached by Raymond (whom he has known in another association that cared for underprivileged children in Madagascar and has been associated with for over 25 years) to join the team. He is learning about the association's operations from Paul, and he will bring his experience as a business leader. He had the opportunity to spend 15 days in Madagascar with Raymond and see firsthand all the work being done there.