Madagascar Charity Based In Belfast
Helping Communities to thrive in Madagascar
We inspire people, businesses and funding bodies to support projects that have a lasting positive impact for communities in need in Madagascar.
Why Madagascar?
On the Human Development Index which indicates life expectancy, education rates and standard of living, Madagascar ranks 173 out of 191 countries worldwide.
Extreme weather and climate events are increasing the humanitarian needs of communities already suffering from extreme poverty, with Madagascar suffering the first ‘climate induced famine’.
Communities in need in Madagascar have received little focus and support from international media and non-governmental organisation’s when compared to other locations.
Most of Madagascar’s plants and animals have evolved in isolation over millions of years into species that are not found anywhere else in the world.
We aim to inspire people, businesses, and funding bodies to support projects that will have a lasting positive impact for communities in need in Madagascar.
Extreme Poverty
More than 75% of people live in extreme poverty.
Chronic Malnutrition
Nearly half of children under five are affected by chronic malnutrition.
No Drinking Water
Almost half of people have no access to safe drinking water.
No Sanitation
Only 12% of people have access to basic sanitation services.
Who We Are
Since establishing in 2008, we have worked in various developing countries in partnership with a range of both large and small-scale Non-Government-Organisations. We have supported projects that have built wells in Tanzania, provided disaster relief in Pakistan and distributed mosquito nets in Uganda.
In recent years, we have focused our support on development activities based in rural Madagascar, an area with some of the highest global rates of poverty, chronic malnutrition, and illiteracy.
What We Do
We support communities to break the cycle of extreme poverty and it's negative consequences through the delivery of sustainable projects in 3 key areas.
Success Stories
Providing insights into the communities we have supported through projects in Madagascar.
Meet Our Donors
Generous supporters who have funded projects
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any further questions not mentioned here, please don't hesistate to contact us with your enquiry.
What does the Adsum Foundation do?
We inspire people, businesses and funding bodies to support projects that have a lasting positive impact for communities in need in Madagascar. Then we partner with effective and reliable charitable organisations based in Madagascar to deliver objectives in three key areas of building wells and schools, and providing access to education for community members.
Are you a registered charity?
Yes, since August 2015 we have been registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, charity no. 102284. You can see the information the commission holds about us, including our annual accounts, by visiting their website.
Why don't people have access to water and education?
Many of the communities we work with live in extremely remote areas, sometimes inaccessible by vehicles. This challenge, along with extreme poverty and politicial instability means that access to clean safe water and an education are a luxury for many who are simply trying to survive day to day.
How do I know your work is sustainable for the long term?
Each of our projects is reviewed for its long term impact, for example, when a well is installed, our delivery partner ensures that community members have been recruited and trained to operate their own ‘Water Management Committee’ to maintain long term success of the infrastructure. Another example, is that of the school builds, every year a member of the delivery team visits each school to carry out an assessment in terms of wear and tear/damage; remedial works are then carried out on a priority basis. During these visits, new resource packs for the school’s learning library are provided to maintain an interesting and up-to-date catalogue of books, which are treasured luxury items to the students.
How can I support the work?
If there is an area of our charitable work that interests you, please feel free to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. You can also donate through our website, or talk to us about arranging your own fundraiser. You can also follow our Facebook page to see what fundraising events are currently scheduled that you may be interested in.
How much of donations goes on operating costs?
All of the Adsum Foundation’s operating costs are covered by a funder, this means that 100% of your donation can go directly to our delivery partners in Madagascar.
Join us in supporting communities in Madagascar
Whether you are a business, or individual, interested in water projects or education, you can help transform the lives of people in need in Madagascar by supporting our work