The Arnaud Guesry Foundation, The Fairoaks Buildings, Apartment 35, Triq il-Uqija, Ibrag, Is-Swieqi (2026)

The Arnaud Guesry Foundation was set up in early 2012 as a Malta registered NGO which aims to provide a residential centre for children affected by orphanhood, abandonment, neglect or abuse in Madagascar. The Arnaud Guesry Foundation was set up in early 2012 as a Malta registered NGO which aims to provide a residential centre for children affected by orphanhood, abandonment, neglect or abuse. The project has obtained it Accord De Siege from the relevant ministries in Antananarivo, and is currently based in the northern region of Diana where it is operating out of a temporary rented facility in the town centre. La Maison d'Arnaud proudly opened its doors to its first residents on the 8th May 2013. The construction of a purpose built facility will run in parallel to the start up activities and is scheduled for completion in mid 2014. As a new NGO we welcome all our visitors to the site and invite you to contact us with any other information you might need through our contacts page. CHARTER

The initial objective of the Foundation is to build an Orphanage in the area of Antsiranana, in Madagascar, to host about 50 orphan children. It is thus a Foundation with purely philanthropic and charitable aims. Other projects of a similar nature may be undertaken in the future at the discretion of the Board of Administrators. The Foundation does not plan to promote adoption, but rather to raise the children until they are independent, providing health-care, education and training. The Foundation will accept children of both sexes, under one year of age, even if they are sick, except if H.I.V. positive or if they need expensive treatment that, in the opinion of the Board of Administrators, goes beyond the finances or capabilities of the Foundation. The Foundation will provide food, clothing, lodging, and medical care whenever necessary. It will also seek to maintain a safe environment where all precautions will be enforced rigorously to protect the moral and physical integrity of these children. The Foundation will attempt to additionally provide psychological stimulation, and good basic education. The Orphanage/s must be a source of love and care, in order to foster harmonious physical, neurological and psychological development. The staff selected to operate/manage the orphanage/s will be ideally local people. This is being done in order to maintain Malagasy roots. The Foundation is incorporated in Malta as a Non-Governmental Organisation (N.G.O.) and also as a ‘civil person’ in terms of the ‘Register of Persons’ under the Civil Code (Cap.16) of the Laws of Malta. The Foundation has been initially funded by the Founders’ endowment, and is to be managed according to the principles of ‘bonus paterfamilias’ by a Board of Administrators, and in accordance with the rules and principles of the laws of Malta and in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations of the European Union.

18/08/2026

Summer School : Empowering young through Knowledge

As part of our Summer School programme, La Maison d’Arnaud had the pleasure of welcoming the Diana Branch of the Nifin’Akanga Movement for three days of educational sessions and discussions focusing on adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights.

A total of 30 young people aged 12 and above participated in these sessions, creating a safe and respectful space where they could learn, exchange ideas, and ask questions openly.

👧 For the 10 girls, the sessions focused on:

* Understanding the menstrual cycle;
* Learning about the different phases of the cycle;
* Promoting good menstrual hygiene practices and self-care.

👦 For the 20 boys, the discussions focused on:

* Building self-esteem and self-confidence;
* Understanding adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health;
* Encouraging open and responsible discussions about health and well-being.

The sessions were conducted through small-group discussions and peer exchange, facilitated by activists from the Diana Branch of Nifin’Akanga, under the leadership of Dr. Randrianaina Florette, Branch Leader.

There was no judgment—only listening, learning, sharing, and creating a space where young people felt comfortable asking questions.

At La Maison d’Arnaud, we believe that education goes beyond academic learning. Supporting young people also means providing them with accurate, age-appropriate information and the knowledge they need to better understand their bodies, take care of their health, build confidence, and make informed decisions.

We sincerely thank Nifin’Akanga – Diana Branch and all the activists who contributed their time, knowledge, and commitment to this important initiative.

Because every young person deserves access to the right information, a safe space to speak, and the opportunity to make informed choices about their health and well-being.

10/08/2026

🤍 Supporting Our Community, Protecting Our Children

For many Malagasy families, **circumcision is an important cultural and family tradition**—a special moment that brings families and communities together.

Since last year, The Arnaud Guesry Foundation – La Maison d’Arnaud has been approached by the Regional Health Directorate and many families from our community in Antanamitarana, asking us to help organise safe, hygienic and medically supervised circumcisions for children.

This initiative is particularly meaningful in our region, where HIV remains an important public health concern. For this reason, we believe it is essential that circumcision is carried out in a safe, hygienic and medically supervised environment, while also taking the opportunity to promote health awareness and HIV prevention among families.

We are therefore extremely grateful for our collaboration with FITARIHA, coordinated by Dr. Marc Richard, whose team brought together doctors, nurses and other dedicated volunteers to support this important community initiative.

Together, the medical team and volunteers helped ensure that children could benefit from appropriate medical care while families received valuable health information and guidance.

💙 Last year, 23 children benefited from this initiative.

💙 Last month, 63 children from our commune of Antanamitarana benefited from a safe and medically supervised circumcision.

That means 86 children and their families** have been reached through this initiative over the past two years.

For vulnerable families, the costs associated with circumcision and access to proper medical care can be difficult to manage. By supporting this initiative, the Foundation helps families access a safer, more hygienic and medically supervised service, while respecting a tradition that is important to many of them.

Our heartfelt thanks to FITARIHA, Dr. Marc Richard, the doctors, nurses, volunteers, the Regional Health Directorate, community leaders and all the families who placed their trust in us.

This is what community partnership is about: bringing together people, skills and resources to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

At The Arnaud Guesry Foundation, we believe that supporting children means supporting the whole community respecting culture, promoting health, protecting dignity and strengthening families.

The Arnaud Guesry Foundation – La Maison d’Arnaud
Supporting children. Strengthening families. Building healthier communities.

08/08/2026

What We Do Today

At La Maison d'Arnaud – The Arnaud Guesry Foundation, our mission has evolved, but our commitment to vulnerable children and families remains stronger than ever.

Today, we work alongside our community through programs that create lasting change:

Supporting Children's Education
We provide full educational support to children from the most vulnerable families, with a special focus on girls. By covering school fees, supplies, uniforms, and other educational expenses, we help ensure that poverty never becomes a barrier to learning.

Supporting Incarcerated Mothers and Their Babies
We provide prenatal and postnatal healthcare for incarcerated mothers and ensure that babies born during their mother's incarceration receive proper nutrition and care during their earliest months of life.

Empowering Single Mothers
We fully fund small farming businesses for single mothers, helping them build sustainable sources of income so they can provide for their families with dignity and independence.

Professional Skills Training
We offer computer and vocational training for young women and men, equipping them with practical skills that improve their access to employment and brighter career opportunities.

Supporting People with Disabilities
Through wheelchair donations, we help children and adults with disabilities gain greater mobility, giving them better access to education, employment, and community life.

Promoting Women's Health
In collaboration with local organizations and government partners, we support women's health through awareness campaigns, health education, and access to essential maternal and reproductive healthcare services, helping women lead healthier lives and strengthening the well-being of the entire community.

Every project we lead is driven by one belief: "when families are empowered, children have the opportunity to thrive."

Together, we are building stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for Madagascar. ❤️

29/07/2026

How the Foundation Started

The Arnaud Guesry Foundation was founded in 2012 in memory of Arnaud Guesry, with the mission of protecting vulnerable children in Northern Madagascar. Inspired by the vision of Dr. Pierre René Guesry, the Foundation established La Maison d'Arnaud in Antsiranana to provide a safe and loving home for children who had experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, or orphanhood. The organization works in partnership with local authorities, including the Ministry of Population, Social Services, and the Children's Court, ensuring that every intervention places the child's best interests first.

For more than a decade, our children's home became a place of healing and opportunity. Many children who arrived after experiencing neglect, abuse, or abandonment found stability, returned to school, regained their confidence, and built brighter futures.

Like many organizations, we faced significant challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic and the global economic crisis, which greatly affected our funding. At the same time, child protection practices increasingly recognized that, whenever safe and possible, children thrive best in a family environment. Rather than ending our mission, we chose to evolve.

Today, our work focuses on supporting foster families, strengthening family reintegration, sponsoring children's education, and providing community-based child protection services. We continue working hand in hand with local authorities to ensure every child grows up in a safe and nurturing environment.

Beyond child protection, we now invest in education, medical outreach, nutrition, summer schools, community development, and family support programs—reaching many more children and families across Northern Madagascar.

Our vision is simple but powerful: a future where every child is safe, loved, educated, healthy, and given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We remain committed to building stronger families, stronger communities, and brighter futures for the next generation.
Our mission has never changed—only the way we fulfill it.
Thank you to our donors, partners, volunteers, staff, and friends who have stood by us throughout this incredible journey. Together, we continue to change lives, one child, one family, and one community at a time.

14/07/2026

We're Back 💙

It's been a while since you've heard from us.

Although we've been quiet online, our work has never stopped. Over the years, La Maison d'Arnaud has continued to grow and evolve, always guided by one goal: providing vulnerable children with the care, safety, and opportunities they deserve.

Today, we're happy to share that the children in our care are settled into our new home, where they have a safe place to live, learn, play, and dream. They attend school alongside other children in the community, make friends with their neighbours, and enjoy the everyday experiences of family life. Our home is designed to give them the stability, love, and sense of belonging that every child deserves.

As our work has evolved, so has our mission. Over the years, many of the children who once lived at La Maison d'Arnaud have been successfully reunited with their families whenever it was safe and in their best interests. While they are no longer living with us, our commitment to them continues. We remain alongside these families, providing the support they need to help children grow up in a safe and caring environment.

For the children who cannot yet return to their families, La Maison d'Arnaud remains their home. Here, they receive the care, education, and encouragement they need while growing up in a loving, family-style environment.

Our commitment also extends beyond our home and into the wider community. We are developing new projects that strengthen families and create opportunities for lasting change. These include training women in farming to help them build sustainable livelihoods, empowering women through practical skills, and offering computer and language classes for young adults to improve their access to employment and brighter futures.

We're excited to reconnect with you and share more of our journey—the children's achievements, our community projects, and the lives we are building together.

Thank you for being part of our story. We're looking forward to this new chapter with you.

Address

The Fairoaks Buildings, Apartment 35, Triq Il-Uqija, Ibrag
Is-Swieqi
SWQ2333

Telephone

+261 (0) 32 684 0179

Website

http://www.arnaudguesryfoundation.org/

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