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Since 2014, our community-driven organization has supported more than 600 scholarships for students in primary and secondary schools in Anjiro.

Anjiro Initiative relies on community contributions to provide grants to schools to cover the cost of schooling fees for economically disadvantaged students in Anjiro, a small farming community in Eastern Madagascar. Throughout the year we engage closely with school administration, beneficiary families and students, and the local government to monitor the progress of our grant making program, ensuring that we are accountable to those we serve.

06/03/2026

📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 𝘅 𝗔𝗻𝗷𝗶𝗿𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲)

Anjiro Initiative is pleased to announce the opening of applications for a new assignment under the Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Program (VSPP).
This role will support our ongoing efforts to strengthen youth‑centered policy dialogue and contribute to evidence‑based education reform in Madagascar.

As a Virtual Service Participant, the selected candidate will collaborate with our team to co‑facilitate stakeholder consultations, analyze qualitative inputs, and contribute to the development of policy briefs that reflect the perspectives of students, youth organizations, and institutional partners.

Eligibility Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Intermediate proficiency in French
- Minimum one year of experience in advocacy, youth engagement, or partnership development
- Experience in policy brief development
- Strong intercultural communication skills and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social sciences or related fields
- Experience with virtual collaboration

We invite motivated and service‑oriented individuals to apply and contribute to a meaningful international collaboration aimed at elevating youth voices in public policy.

🔗 Application link: https://bit.ly/4fYzMvn
📅 Applications currently open

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06/02/2026

In many rural communities in Madagascar, school dropout rates rise sharply after primary school, especially for girls. Families face impossible choices between food and school fees.

The Anjiro Initiative exists because we believe no child should have to choose.

We work alongside communities, not above them. We listen first, then act. And every dollar you give stays close to the students it serves.

This is why we're here. Can you support education too?

🔗 Donate here or learn more: http://bit.ly/3QbIV9v

06/01/2026

Today we begin. 26 days. 26 dollars. One mission that changes everything.

Madagascar celebrates Independence Day on June 26. We're counting down with a campaign that shows what $26 really means, a full year of education for a child who might otherwise have none.

Meet the Anjiro Initiative. We partner with communities in Madagascar to keep students in school, support teachers, and build futures that ripple across generations.

This June, we're asking you to stand with us.

🤝Sponsor a student by donating
📨 Share this post with one person who cares.
🔗 Donate here: http://bit.ly/3QbIV9v

05/27/2026

📢 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 — 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭 (𝐕𝐒𝐏𝐏) 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬

We are pleased to announce that the deadline for the Virtual Service Pilot Participant (VSPP) position supporting fundraising and grant proposal strategy at Anjiro Initiative has been extended. This second call aims to ensure that motivated and qualified candidates have the opportunity to apply.

This partnership strengthens our mission to expand equitable education, youth empowerment, and gender equity in Madagascar.

Through this engagement, the selected VSPP will work closely with our team to enhance our grant research capacity, improve proposal quality, and support our long-term fundraising strategy directly contributing to the sustainability of our programs.

We’re looking for a Virtual Service Pilot Participant who will help:

* Identify and research relevant grant opportunities each month
* Review eligibility criteria and recommend next steps
* Assist in drafting and editing grant proposals
* Support staff training sessions on grant research tools, proposal writing, and fundraising strategies
* Maintain a shared grant tracking system

📝 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following:

Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- Minimum 1 year of experience in grant research, proposal writing, or nonprofit fundraising
- Strong cross‑cultural agility, adaptability, and motivation to serve virtually
- Ability to work independently and creatively

Desired Qualifications
- Background in nonprofit management, business administration, or related fields
- Experience with U.S.-based grantmakers or international development funding
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Familiarity with education or community development nonprofits

📅 Engagement Details
Duration: 16 weeks

Estimated time: ~10 hours/week

Location: Remote (U.S.-based applicants only)

Start date: July 31, 2026

If you or someone you know is passionate about education, community development, and international collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dHm4KI

05/04/2026

A few photos from our visit to Lycée Mandaniresaka in Antsirabe.

A total of 10 students are supported by our program at Lycée Mandaniresaka, and 70% of them are girls.

Our team was warmly welcomed by these talented students during our visit. Parents also showed their commitment to monitoring and supporting their children’s education.

The Anjiro Initiative team wishes all these students the very best!
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Ireto misy sary vitsivitsy nandritra ny fitsidihanay ny Lycée Mandaniresaka ao Antsirabe.

Mpianatra 10 no tohanan’ny programanay ao amin’ny Lycée Mandaniresaka, ary 70% amin’izy ireo dia zazavavy.

Noraisin’ireo mpianatra manan-talenta tamin-kafanam-po ny ekipanay nandritra ny fitsidihana. Naneho ihany koa ny fahavononany hanara-maso sy hanohana ny fianaran’ny zanany ireo ray aman-dreny.

Mirary fahombiazana ho an’ireo mpianatra rehetra ireo ny ekipan’ny Anjiro Initiative!

04/16/2026

Take a journey with us to Sahamadio through these photos.

Sahamadio is a rural commune in the Fandriana district. While the road leading there was quite challenging for our team, the community we encountered made the journey truly worthwhile.

We were warmly welcomed with smiles by local school leaders and students throughout our visit. Their kindness made the visit even more special.

We support 129 students in this community, with 67% of them being girls, a meaningful step toward equal access to education.

We wish these students every success in their academic journey and all the best for the future.

Until we meet again, Sahamadio!

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Andao hiaraka aminay hitsidika an’i Sahamadio amin’ireto sary ireto.

Sahamadio dia kaominina ambanivohitra iray ao amin’ny distrikan’i Fandriana. Na dia sarotsarotra aza ny lalana makany, tsy nahafaty antoka anay ny fihaonana tamin’ireo mponina tao an-toerana .

Nandray anay tamim-pifaliana sy tsiky ireo tompon’andraikitry ny sekoly sy ireo mpianatra nandritra ny fitsidihana.

Manohana mpianatra miisa 129 izahay ao amin’ity kaominina ity, ary 67% amin’izy ireo dia zazavavy, dingana iray amin’ny fanomezana fahafahana mitovy eo amin’ny fanabeazana.

Mirary fahombiazana ho an’ireo mpianatra ireo amin’ny fianarany izahay, ary ny tsara indrindra amin’ny hoavin’izy ireo.

Mandrapihaona indray, Sahamadio!

04/13/2026

It’s always inspiring for our team to connect and exchange ideas with the talented young members of TEA AND TALK MADAGASCAR.

During our recent meeting, we had meaningful discussions about the overall goals of the program, as well as their roles and responsibilities in making it a success.

At Anjiro Initiative, we don’t just collaborate with schools—we also partner with organizations and associations to expand our impact. A great example is our program in Fianarantsoa, where we work closely with Tea and Talk members to support 28 university students by covering their tuition fees.

Together, we’re opening doors and creating opportunities for the next generation.

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Mahafinaritra hatrany ny ekipanay ny mifandray sy mifanakalo hevitra amin’ireto tanora manan-talenta ao amin’ny Tea and Talk ireto.

Nandritra ny fihaonana farany nataonay, dia nisy ny firesahana momba ny tanjon’ny programa amin’ny ankapobeny, ary koa ny andraikitra sy ny anjara asan’izy ireo amin’ny fanatanterahana izany.

Ato amin’ny Anjiro Initiative, tsy miara-miasa amin’ny sekoly ihany izahay fa miara-miasa ihany koa amin’ny fikambanana sy vondrona samihafa mba hanitarana ny fiantraikan’ny asanay. Ohatra iray tsara amin’izany ny programa ataonay any Fianarantsoa, izay iarahanay miasa akaiky amin’ireo mpikambana ao amin’ny Tea and Talk izay hanohanana 28 amin’izy ireo amin’ny alalan’ny fandoavana ny saram-pianarany any amin’ny oniversite.

Miara-miasa isika manokatra varavarana sy mamorona fahafahana ho an’ny taranaka ho avy.

04/07/2026

A few highlights from our recent visit to Andrainjato.

We are proud to support 164 students in Andrainjato through our program, with 50% of them being girls.

Every visit is filled with warm smiles and enthusiasm. During this trip, we also met with parents, who showed strong commitment to supporting and monitoring their children’s education.

The Anjiro Initiative team wishes all these students continued success in their academic journey!

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Ireto misy sary vitsivitsy nisongadina nandritra ny fitsidihanay tany Andrainjato.

Faly izahay manohana mpianatra 164 ao Andrainjato amin’ny alalan’ny programanay, ka 50% amin’izy ireo dia zazavavy.

Isaky ny fitsidianay any dia feno tsiky sy hafanam-po hatrany ireo ankizy. Nandritra ity dia ity dia nihaona tamin’ireo ray aman-dreny ihany koa izahay, izay naneho fahavononana lehibe hanohana sy hanara-maso ny fianaran’ny zanany.

Ny ekipan’ny Anjiro Initiative dia mirary fahombiazana hatrany ho an’ireo mpianatra rehetra amin’ny dian’izy ireo eo amin’ny fianarana!

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03/31/2026

What an inspirational group of Peace Corps Madagascar volunteers! Last week, the Anjiro Initiative team had the honor of presenting to dedicated Peace Corps volunteers about our mission to advance education in Madagascar.

Lalasoa Rakotomampionona, Special Assistant to the Country Director and former Peace Corps Madagascar & USAID Madagascar alum, and Tendry Nantenaina, Director of Madagascar Operations, shared the incredible benefits of partnering with Anjiro Initiative. Together, we're creating durable professional development opportunities for volunteers and making a lasting impact in Madagascar.

Misaotra betsaka!

03/28/2026

We are pleased to share that this year, we have been able to support 87 students in Ambohitsara, with 61% of them being girls.

These photos were taken during our recent visit, where we met with students and their parents to listen to their perspectives and to reinforce the important role of parental involvement in supporting and monitoring their children’s education.

We extend our best wishes to all these students for continued success in their academic journey.

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Faly izahay mizara aminareo fa tamin’ity taona ity dia afaka nanohana mpianatra miisa 87 izahay tao Ambohitsara, ka 61% amin’izy ireo dia zazavavy.

Ireto sary ireto dia nalaina nandritra ny fitsidihana farany nataonay, izay nihaonanay tamin’ireo mpianatra sy ny ray aman-dreniny mba hihaino ny heviny sy hanamafisana ny anjara toerana lehibe ananan’ny ray aman-dreny amin’ny fanohanana sy fanaraha-maso ny fianaran’ny zanany.

Mirary fahombiazana hatrany ho an’ireto mpianatra rehetra ireto izahay mba ahomby hatrany amin’ny fianarana.

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Address

4101 Dublin Boulevard Ste F #505
Dublin, CA
94568

Telephone

+19253389319

Website

http://www.anjiroinitiative.org/

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