On 6 November 2024, the ASOS office in Tuléar was the scene of a decisive workshop bringing together PARTAGE’s partners in Madagascar: BEL AVENIR, ASOS and VAHATRA (via Teams).
The main aims of the event were to:
- create a space for exchanges between partners with a certain geographical proximity, by promoting better knowledge of their activities and expertise and strengthening their links,
- identify and share best practice, and to discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in synergy.
The discussions were rich and constructive, highlighting the strengths of each organisation and the aspects highlighted by the other participants. The workshop highlighted the innovative approaches and specific expertise of each partner. VAHATRA, for example, was praised for its approach to personalised social support and its commitment to strengthening the dynamic with local players. BEL AVENIR demonstrated significant expertise in child protection, school follow-up and extra-curricular activities. ASOS highlighted the effectiveness of its community-based approach through its health projects.
They all showed a great openness to exchanging experiences on major themes such as child protection, socio-cultural activities and strengthening health systems.
The results of this workshop are promising and will lead to the programming of field visits between partners. Contacts were exchanged with a view to developing future collaborations and joint initiatives based on best practice, so that together we can overcome current and future challenges.
This workshop was a success in that it marked a decisive turning point, decompartmentalising strategic thinking, bringing out new ideas and strengthening links between organisations.
Livah RABEARISON, Indian Ocean Regional Coordinator