🌊 Water 🌿 Ecosystems

Unleashing Changemakers in WASH and Climate

Empowering youth and local leaders to drive transformative change in Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Climate resilience.

📋 Description

The 'Unleashing Changemakers in WASH and Climate' project aims to empower young people and community leaders in Madagascar to become active agents of change in the areas of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and climate resilience. By combining capacity-building, advocacy training, and practical field initiatives, the project builds a generation of informed and motivated local actors capable of addressing Madagascar's most pressing water and climate challenges.

⛰️ Objectives

  • Train and mentor youth changemakers in WASH principles and climate resilience strategies
  • Support the design and implementation of community-led WASH and climate adaptation initiatives
  • Build advocacy skills to influence local and national policies related to water, sanitation, and climate
  • Foster peer learning and knowledge exchange among changemakers across different regions of Madagascar
  • Develop community resilience plans integrating WASH and climate risk reduction

🎖️ Achievements

  • Successfully trained a first cohort of youth changemakers across multiple regions
  • Facilitated community-led WASH improvement initiatives in targeted areas
  • Established a network of young WASH and climate advocates in Madagascar
  • Conducted awareness campaigns reaching thousands of community members
  • Documented local best practices for climate-resilient WASH management

🌟 Expected Results

  • A sustained network of trained and active youth changemakers across Madagascar
  • Measurable improvements in WASH access and conditions in target communities
  • Stronger local advocacy for climate-resilient water and sanitation policies
  • Scalable and replicable model for youth-led WASH and climate action
  • Increased community awareness and ownership of WASH and climate issues
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📣 Project 1 – Awareness Campaign

After several months of training, here you can find out the impacts brought by the changemakers of our Unleashing Changemakers project.

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Activity 01
Plastic Pollution
20
people
reached
Location
Ecole les Petits Câlins, Ambohipo, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Audience
Kids and educators
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Evaluation

I, Razafindratoma Marie Flaurida, declare that I am fully satisfied with the awareness session I conducted on plastic pollution. The objectives set were achieved: the educators and participants gained new knowledge and tools to educate and raise awareness within the community about the dangers of plastic.

The session made it possible to:
• Clearly explain the problem and the harmful effects of plastic on the environment.
• Share practical approaches and solutions that can be applied in everyday life.
• Make educators aware of their role in educating and raising awareness among children and the community.

Overall, I am completely satisfied with the results obtained and feel that the awareness session was successful. This gives me motivation and inspiration to continue my efforts in protecting the environment and reducing plastic waste.

Facilitator
RAZAFINDRATOMA Marie Flaurida
ID/01/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Green House Gases
143
people
reached
Location
Lycée Jean Joseph Rabearivelo, Antanimalalaka Analakely, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
High School students
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The awareness session I conducted was overall satisfactory. The students showed genuine interest in the topic covered. They actively participated in discussions, asked questions, and shared their perspectives, which made the session dynamic and interactive. The main objective, which was to inform and raise awareness among the participants, was achieved.

In terms of impact, this session helped raise the students’ environmental awareness and encouraged the adoption of responsible daily behaviors. Although some points could have been explored in more depth due to time constraints, the overall activity was a success.

Facilitator
MIHASINARIVO Sahaza Mitia
ID/02/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Plastic Pollution
22
people
reached
Location
University of Soavinandriana Itasy, Madagascar
Audience
College students
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The awareness session went well despite a minor logistical issue. The participants showed interest and actively engaged in the discussions. The objectives were achieved, and the students gained a better understanding of the issues surrounding plastic pollution. This activity was satisfactory and encourages the adoption of eco-friendly behaviors.

Facilitator
RANOMENJANAHARISOA Mir'Aina Tsillia
ID/03/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Water Scarcity
58
people
reached
Location
École privée FANILO Mahaimandry, Ambohijanaka, Antananarivo Atsimondrano, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
Primary School Students
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The awareness activity was satisfactory. The objectives set were achieved despite certain material and time constraints. The participants showed interest and remained actively engaged throughout the session. However, improvements can be made, particularly in terms of organization, facilitation, and time management, in order to optimize the effectiveness of future interventions.

Facilitator
RAHERIVOLOLONIAINA Clotilde
ID/05/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Water Scarcity
53
people
reached
Location
EPP ANTANETY II (Vontovorona), Antanety Ii, Alakamisy Fenoarivo, Antananarivo Atsimondrano, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
Primary school Students
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The awareness activity went well. The participants were attentive and actively engaged in the discussions. The messages were well understood, and the objectives were achieved. Overall, the activity was successful and positive.

Facilitator
HANITRINIAINA Suzanne Rosina
ID/06/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Plastic Pollution
32
people
reached
Location
IFR Ankadifotsy, Ankaditapaka Avaratra, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
High School Students
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In my opinion, the awareness activity was successful, as the audience was mostly attentive and participative, the objectives were achieved, and the message delivered helped strengthen their awareness.

Facilitator
RAVALINIAINA Christian Michaël
ID/12/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Plastic Pollution
20
people
reached
Location
Madera Namontana, Madera Namontana, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
Secondary & High School Student
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The awareness activity was overall a success in light of the objectives set. The participation of the beneficiaries was active and encouraging. The discussions, questions, and contributions demonstrated a good understanding of the message conveyed.

Facilitator
Fiandrianana Fernande Jaonary
ID/23/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Plastic Pollution
11
people
reached
Location
École Privée " Les élites plus", Analamahitsy, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
Primary School Student
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To put it briefly, I think the awareness session was somewhat successful, even if everything was not perfect. The children showed a lot of curiosity and enthusiasm, especially during the practical workshop. Being able to create things from recycled bottles really helped convey the message we wanted to deliver.

There were a few slightly chaotic moments, which is normal with children of that age. That said, it did not prevent the main message from being communicated. With some adaptation and a lot of patience, I would say the activity went fairly well.

Facilitator
ANDRIAMASINJARA Tokiniaina Johanna
ID/29/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Plastic Pollution
49
people
reached
Location
Lycée Privé Fortunat, Tsararay Ambavahaditokana, ntananarivo Atsimondrano, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
High School Students
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The evaluation of this awareness activity is based on observing student participation, the quality of exchanges, and the level of understanding demonstrated through the questions asked. Overall, the set objectives were achieved. The students showed a strong interest in the topics addressed, particularly regarding the impacts of plastic pollution and the connection with climate change. Their active participation during discussions demonstrated a good grasp of the key messages.

The participatory approach adopted proved effective in capturing the attention of the target audience. Concrete examples adapted to the local context helped in understanding sometimes complex concepts related to greenhouse gases and global warming. However, a longer duration would have allowed for deeper exploration of certain aspects and the organization of practical activities to further reinforce learning.

Overall, the activity can be considered satisfactory and relevant with respect to the objectives of the Unleashing Changemakers Project. It represents an important step in strengthening the environmental awareness of young people.

Facilitator
RABEZANAHARY Hery Mampionona
ID/34/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Water Scarcity and Environmental protection
60
people
reached
Location
École privé Fanilo, Mahaimandry, Ambohijanaka, Antananarivo Atsimondrano, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
Primary School Students
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The awareness activity generated active participation from the students. They demonstrated a good understanding of the connection between environmental protection and water availability. They were able to identify the causes of water scarcity and propose solutions suited to their daily lives.

Facilitator
LOVANIRINA Chantal Ninah Claudine
ID/38/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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Activity 01
Plastic Pollution
42
people
reached
Location
Centre d'accueil Akany Avoko Faravohitra, Faravohitra Ambony, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Antananarivo Renivohitra, Analamanga, Madagascar
Audience
Teenagers
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Overall, the activity went very well and achieved its main objective, which was to raise participants’ awareness about plastic pollution. The young girls were attentive, curious, and highly engaged. They asked questions, shared their ideas, and showed that they understood the importance of protecting the environment.

The discussions, concrete examples, and interactive activities made the awareness session lively and easy to understand. There was a clear sense of interest from the participants, and several expressed their willingness to change certain habits in their daily lives.
Of course, a few challenges were encountered, notably the lack of time to explore some points in depth and the limited availability of visual materials for everyone. Despite this, the activity had a positive impact and successfully conveyed important messages.

Overall, this awareness session was a rewarding, useful, and encouraging experience for both the participants and the facilitator.

Facilitator
MAROASA Judicaël
ID/39/MWN/2025/P2/UC/P
Certified Changemaker
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