1. THE SADC GENDER PROTOCOL SUMMIT 2014 ALLIANCE/FBO MADAGASCAR ASSOCIATION OF THE YOUNG FROM CATHOLIC CHURCH (TAFIKA) RURAL COUNCIL OF BEMASOANDRO Presented by: RAMANAMIHANTA Julien 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

2. CATHOLIC YOUTH PROMOTES GENDER IN FAITH-DEEPENING AND IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN ALL FIELDS TITLE OF THE GOOD PRACTICE 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

3. SYNOPSIS (1) The association is affiliated to the Catholic Church of the rural council of Bemasoandro, located in Antananarivo, the capital.  The Council has over 55 254 inhabitants in 06 Villages  Within the church, 64 04 Christians divised in 11 sections 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

4. The association was founded in 2009 It is mentioned in the chart of the association that if the president is a man, the deputy president must be a woman SYNOPSIS (2) 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

5. SYNOPSIS (3) NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION MALEFEMALETOTAL 348 42% 482 58% 830 100% 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

6. KEY ACTIVITIES Create and optimize association of young christian in each village Mobilization of the choir to join the association for sensitization on gender Organization of trainings for young people on management, good behaviour, on gender and the importance of the equal participation of women and men within the church and the household Organization of special courses for students in official exam class, sport competition for young men and women Establishment of a library Organization of the national meeting for young catholic christian 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

7. OBJECTIVES Grouping young people, men and women in an association Build the capacity of the members in management, on gender and faith Support students in official exam class Establishment of a library for students Creation of a canto booklet Support members to attend the national meeting organized each year

8. BENEFICIARIES 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA All the christians were beneficiaries of our action, but especially the members, young people The society Testimony: RAHERINOMBANA Tazaina Myriame, student « Thanks to the trainings organized by the association TAFIKA, I got my baccalaureate degree. In addition, I succeeded in the entrance exam in the field I have chosen at university.»

9. CATEGORY OF BENEFICIARIES Training of trainers ADULTADULT

10. CATEGORY OF BENEFICIARIES CHILDRENCHILDREN 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA Children who have received special courses for their first official exam (CEPE)

11. CATEGORY OF BENEFICIARIES YOUNG PEOPLEYOUNG PEOPLE Training and support of young people in need The members of the association during training 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

12. CATEGORY OF BENEFICIARIES YOUNG PEOPLEYOUNG PEOPLE The members of the association attending national meeting (JMJ) Sport team 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

13. NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES Direct beneficiariesIndirect beneficiaries Category FemaleMaleTotalFemaleMaleTotal Young people 163145308251944 Student302555201535 Adult401050 Children502575 Total283205488453479 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

14. STATISTICS OF BENEFICIARIES Direct beneficiariesIndirect beneficiaries Category FemaleMaleFemaleMale Young people52,9 %48,1 %56 %44 % Student54,5 %45,5 %57 %33 % Adult80 %20 % Children66 %34 % Total59 %41 %56 %44 % 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

15. ACHIEVEMENTS Support of the members to attend the national meeting of young catholic in Diégo Elaboration and duplication of a booklet to encourage young people to pray Organization of trainings on management, gender and education, targeted especially for young women Implementation of a library Social sensitization and support to vulnerable population

16. RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA Amount local currency (specify) Amount in Rand Gender specific allocation 2 000 000 9 500 Gender in mainstream projects (please specify) -- Amount contributed in cash or in kind by partner organisations (please specify) 200 000 (From the Catholic church) 950 TOTAL 2 200 00010 450

17. PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNCIL No direct collaboration with the government for gender promotion Collaboration with the council for the venue and logistics during activities organized 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

18. PARTNERSHIP WITH CIVIL SOCIETY No direct partnership with civil society Exchange of experience and skills with other trainers 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

19. PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MEDIA Collaboration with the media for covering activities achieved by the association and during sensitizations Collaboration with the media for the sensitization campaign on the SADC protocol on gender and development, part of our 2014 action plan 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

20. RESULTS (1) Personal and intellectual development of young people Collaboration among members strengthened Knowledge and faith increased Vulnerable population supported The beneficiaries are aware of the importance of gender equality and the importance of women’s participation in development Infrastructure built 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

21. RESULTS (2) 201120122013 Number of people who has integrated the association 471671830 Number of students who succeeded in exams thanks to the special courses 244572 Number of song books duplicated 500 0 Number of young people who have received training 120110156 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

22. CHALLENGES Men do not understand gender concept and gender stereotypes are still very present Individualist mentality Search for own profit and own advantages 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

23. Training of young people on gender approach Educate young people on the importance of collaboration between all members and everyone’s in all activities to be carried out Communication and advocacy CHALLENGES

24. LESSON LEARNED AND INNOVATION Some cultural and traditional values are still obstacles for gender equality To achieve goals, a well-established action plan is needed The participation and collaboration of all is the key to success 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

25. SUSTAINABILITY AND REPLICATION How can the project be sustained within your organisation? Draft a specific action plan on gender promotion Include monitoring and evaluation tools and deadline How can the project be cascaded to other Organization? How can your Organization contribute to the cascading process? Exchange of experience with others The project has already been shared with the neighbouring councils (Vonelina council) 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

26. KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2014 Continue and reinforce training on gender Build the capacity of the members to develop their skills Create an exchange and communication platform for the young in order to achieve goals: website or facebook page 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

27. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA