The RISE project is a transformative initiative by YMCA Madagascar in partnership with the Linsi Foundation, designed to empower vulnerable young people in Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar. Rooted in the organization’s 5-year strategic vision, RISE aims to tackle the most pressing issues facing Malagasy youth: limited access to education and decent employment, unstable livelihoods, insufficient healthcare, and weak civic engagement. By adopting a holistic and human-centered approach, the project empowers young people to build socio-economic resilience, gain essential skills, and play a meaningful role in their communities.