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

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

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 inhabitants in 06 Villages  Within the church, Christians divised in 11 sections 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

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

SYNOPSIS (3) NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION MALEFEMALETOTAL % % % 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

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

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

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.»

CATEGORY OF BENEFICIARIES Training of trainers ADULTADULT

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)

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

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

NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES Direct beneficiariesIndirect beneficiaries Category FemaleMaleTotalFemaleMaleTotal Young people Student Adult Children Total /50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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