Antananarivo

Communities | Madagascar | Not Available for Adoption

Madagascar population: 27,691,018 in 2022
GDP per capita (US$): $472 in 2020

Cost to Run Program for 1 Year: $6000


Fact from UNICEF / WHO / World Bank:

COVID-19 Recovery

As the world responds to and recovers from the pandemic, urgent action is critical to protect maternal and child nutrition – especially in the most affected regions – and secure a future where the right to nutrition is a reality for every child.

Source: Levels and trends in child malnutrition, 2021


Julien and Nanouh Connault - Bountiful coordinators for Madagascar

Julien and Nanouh Connault

Community Coordinators

Bountiful’s Community Coordinators

Community coordinators serve with Bountiful as volunteers. They organize other local volunteers and together conduct screenings, train families, distribute locally-purchased nutritional supplements, and follow up on infant development.

Children and families in Madagascar.

Hope is Growing in Madagascar – We Have a Reason to Be Thankful!

In Madagascar, nearly half of all children suffer from chronic malnutrition, yet hope is growing through the dedication of local leaders and global partners. Safidy, communications lead for Reny sy Zaza Tomady, shares powerful stories of mothers who refuse to give up on their children despite overwhelming poverty. Through partnership with Bountiful Children’s Foundation, more than 130 children have been screened for malnutrition and over 115 are now receiving nutritional support, education, and follow-up care. From a baby gaining strength after months of struggle to families learning how to grow their own nutritious foods, these stories remind us that when compassion meets action, children recover, families gain confidence, and entire communities move toward a healthier future. 💛

Child and maternal nutritional health class in Madagascar 2025

Fighting Child Malnutrition in Madagascar

by Safidy Randrianirina Too many children in Madagascar face stunting, wasting, and chronic malnutrition. Nearly 45% are stunted before their fifth birthday, a silent emergency with lifelong consequences. Yet even in the face of these challenges, hope continues to…

Julien and Nanouh Connault - Bountiful coordinators spotlight on Madagascar

Madagascar: Stories of Resilience

Julien and Nanouh Connault are Bountiful’s country coordinators for Madagascar. Their picture above is with their daughter Aëla who is growing up quickly. See an updated picture and read their bios at the end of this post. In the heart of Madagascar, where the rhythm…

Madagascar NutriTour

Madagascar NutriTour

By Bob Rees – Vice President, Co-Founder, Board of Directors In Antanaravio (“Tana”), the capital of Madagascar, from 1:00 to 3:00 Saturday afternoon we conducted our first screening of about twenty infants and toddlers. Screening consists of recording the children’s…

Antananarivo Photo Gallery

Considering A Donation?

All donations go toward identifying mothers and children in need, providing food supplements, health lessons, and other services. All donations are welcomed. Recurring monthly donations support community stability.

  • $8 = nourish 1 child for a month
  • $25 = nourish 3 children for a month
  • $100 = nourish 1 child for a year
  • $500 = nourish an average community for a month
  • $6,000 = nourish a community of your choice for one year

Thank You from the Children of Madagascar

Bountiful’s Mission

We partner worldwide with local organizations to nourish children and strengthen women by expanding their skills and confidence to foster long-term family resilience and self-reliance.