Madagascar
Madagascar
Gender Links Madagascar has been an affiliate of the Gender Links regional office in South Africa since 2010. It was officially registered as a local NGO in March 2025.
Gender Links Madagascar works with 67 local councils across the island, implementing programmes in gender and governance; gender and entrepreneurship; gender and politics; and gender and media.
Key facts
Centres of Excellence for Gender in Local Government
National summits organised since 2011, open to citizens and gender actors
Women supported during 2021/22
Centres of Excellence
Gender Links’ Centres of Excellence (COEs) advance gender equality across Southern Africa in local government, media and media education.
- In local government, gender is integrated into policies, planning and service delivery, including gender-based violence prevention and local economic development
- In the media, gender-aware editorial practices and equal representation are promoted, supporting the SADC Gender Protocol
- In media education, we work with training institutions to embed gender perspectives in curricula, creating a new generation of gender-conscious media professionals
Programmes
Gender Links Madagascar implements various programmes in local communities in partnership with the Ministry of Population and others. The programmes focus on four key areas:
Madagascar team
Stories of change
These stories showcase the real impact of our work, creating lasting change for individuals and communities through empowerment and opportunity.
"I" Stories
Summits
The Seventh National Summit on the Implementation of the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development took place on 21 and 22 June 2019 at Hôtel Le Pavé, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Participants by category:
- Media: five men, eight women
- Entrepreneurship: 13 women
- Leadership: four men, 14 women
- Action and youth: 12 men, 20 women
- Centres of Excellence: 16 men, 18 women
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Partners
Our partners play a vital role in advancing gender equality, empowerment and sustainable development. Together, we are building stronger, more inclusive communities.
Get in touch
Contact the Madagascar office