YMCA Madagascar

Building a Fairer Future for Madagascar’s Youth

Empowering young people through justice, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Together, we create opportunities for a safer and more inclusive society.

About Youth Justice

The Youth Justice Project aims to strengthen Madagascar’s juvenile justice system through preventive and restorative approaches. Funded by the Swedish Mission Council (SMC/SIDA) in partnership with YMCA KFUK/KFUM Sweden, it works to reduce youth involvement in crime while promoting rehabilitation and reintegration.

Through education, mentorship, and community engagement, the project equips young people with the skills and resilience needed to make positive life choices. It ensures fair treatment for those in conflict with the law and supports their reintegration into society.

By collaborating with local authorities and civil society, the initiative advocates for policy reforms and sustainable solutions. It focuses on prevention, improving prison conditions, and helping former juvenile offenders reintegrate, emphasizing justice as a means of restoration and empowerment.

 

Key Approach

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Preventive Action

Strengthening the capacity of at-risk youth to prevent them from getting involved in criminal activities and conflict with the law

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In jail Activities

Supporting incarcerated youth to access a better juvenile justice system

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Restorative Action

Assisting former offenders with their social and family reintegration, ensuring they have the tools to rebuild their lives.

See How We’re Changing Lives

YMCA Madagascar is leading efforts to create a better system of preventive and restorative justice for young people in Madagascar. Through a range of impactful projects, the organization empowers youth and guides them toward positive paths, offering opportunities for a brighter future.

This video showcases the association’s ongoing work to establish a more inclusive and fair justice system for young people, with a focus on prevention, rehabilitation, and reintegration. By addressing key issues in youth justice, YMCA Madagascar drives change and makes a lasting impact on both individuals and communities.

14,157

YOUTH EMPOWERED

1,104

YOUTH LEGAL SUPPORT

43

REINTEGRATED FORMER DELINQUENTS

16

KEY PARTNERSHIPS

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