Madagascar : 120th out of 123 countries according to the Global Hunger Index

Last week, the German organization Welthungerhilfe released its annual report. The findings for Madagascar are alarming:

🔸 39.5% of the population is undernourished.

🔸 38.4% of children under 5 suffer from stunted growth.

🔸 7.2% of children under 5 are emaciated.

🔸 6.5% of children die before their fifth birthday.

These figures reflect a dire reality: years of drought exacerbated by climate change, a weakened economy, and families whose livelihoods are becoming increasingly precarious.

Hope remains: new political changes are on the horizon in Madagascar—will they help reverse this trend? We want to believe so.

On its own scale, J’IRAI À L’ÉCOLE, supported by its sponsors, members, and donors, works every day to provide disadvantaged Malagasy youth with access to education and a balanced diet. An effort that is modest given the scale of the problem, yet vital for the young students who benefit from it.