LA MAISON DE THIERRY
Manandriana, Madagascar
DESCRIPTION
LA MAISON DE THIERRY
The Déchaine ton Coeur association was created in 2006 by a French family following the death in 2004, at the age of 27, of their son Thierry, an international volunteer (V.I.E.) who supported the schooling of Antananarivo street children.
Thierry’s family and friends decided to mobilise and continue his commitment. La Maison de Thierry, a sports and educational support center, was created in 2011 and became a school in 2017, from kindergarten to secondary school. It now welcomes 327 students and employs 23 staff members, of which 17 are teachers. Success and well-being are the school’s top priorities.
The aim of this project is to transform La Maison de Thierry that is already proving its worth into a pilot school of excellence. The main objective is to consolidate the traditional “all-oral” teaching system, which is showing its limitations, by strengthening the teaching culture and increasing the range of equipment, particularly audiovisual equipment, which is still very incomplete. Another aim is to help children with reduced abilities to find suitable courses.
The Comgest Foundation supports the transformation of La Maison de Thierry based in Manandriana, near Antananarivo.
IMPACT / MAIN INDICATORS
An impact assessment is not yet possible. Main indicators:
• Number of children attending the school courses
• Success rate at the Certificate of Primary Studies and at the Certificate of General Education (Brevet)
LOCAL
PARTNER
Tolory Ny Fo association, Madagascar
Selection
Duration
Project selected in September 2024
Duration : 2 years
Financed
by
The Comgest Foundation
COMMENT FROM THE AMBASSADOR
Marie Gauthier
Supporting the transformation of La Maison de Thierry is a powerful way to contribute to the future of children in need, and I’m proud to be part of this journey. La Maison de Thierry is more than a school—it’s a beacon of hope for over 300 children who might otherwise not have access to quality education.
By supporting this project through the Comgest Foundation, I aim to help improve the well-being and future success of these students, giving them the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty. Working alongside the dedicated volunteers of Déchaine ton Coeur is a great pleasure. It’s both humbling and inspiring to see how much can be achieved with limited resources. This school has already made a difference, and I’m excited to see it grow even more.