Madagascar’s Aïna Village trains youth for employment
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In Antanandrano, Madagascar, the Aïna, Enfance & Avenir association celebrated 20 years of operation by providing vocational training to young people who have left school.
Founded in 2005, the Village Aïna offers courses in fields like sewing, cooking, agriculture, and livestock farming. These programs, which align with standards set by the relevant ministry, last from three months to a year.
The association aims to prepare beneficiaries for work, and some graduates now hold jobs in large companies, including the hotel industry. Aïna also supports vulnerable young mothers with two-year programs combining technical training with income-generating activities like market gardening and cooking. Looking ahead, the Village Aïna plans to establish a mobile clinic to improve healthcare access for children and families. The organization continues to focus on securing stable incomes and employment opportunities for its graduates.
