Together, we can
Saving and Improving
Women’s Lives in Southern Madagascar
A grassroots women, led initiative providing protection, education,
and opportunity where it’s needed most.
Our Impact
"Real change for women and girls begins with safety, dignity, and opportunity."
What we do
TERATANY (meaning native) is a Malagasy women-led organization working to protect, support, and empower women and girls in southern Madagascar. Rooted in the local community, TERATANY is driven by women who have experienced the challenges firsthand and are now leading transformative initiatives to create safety, dignity, and opportunity for others.
We established the first women's shelter in Madagascar.
The illustration represents the youngest girl in the shelter, under the age of 11, who was raped. out of respect for her privacy, we do not reveal her identity.
We
Protect
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We Support
We provide psychosocial care, legal help, and emergency services to women and girls, even in the most remote villages.
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We Empower
We train women to start small businesses, become independent, and create safer futures for themselves and their children.
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We Envision
We are launching an Employment and Tech Campus, empowering high school graduates to lead through innovation.
Our numbers tell a story.
These are not just statistics! they are stories of survival, courage, and impact.
Every number reflects a woman or a child whose life has changed thanks to the shelter.
Our Partners

