Who are we ?
TAMANA.
[Ta’mà’na]
adjective • Someone who is happy where they are and wants to stay there as long as possible
TAMANA is a humanitarian association governed by the law of July 1, 1901, recognized as being of general interest.
Founded following an awareness of the challenges faced by the Malagasy people, our primary mission is to address these issues and support the population toward a healthier lifestyle, placing their well-being at the heart of our concerns.
After five years of experience working with NGOs in Madagascar, Lisa Lacroix immersed herself in the Malagasy spirit and founded TAMANA with the aim of extending and intensifying humanitarian actions on the ground. She surrounded herself with people who are sensitive to the cause and have valuable, concrete experience in Madagascar to bring TAMANA's projects to fruition.
[TAMANA]: a meaningful adjective in Malagasy that perfectly expresses our ambition.
In Malagasy, TAMANA means: "One who feels good where they are and wishes to stay there."
We aspire to create living environments conducive to growth, where everyone feels at home and wishes to remain there for the long term. A place where well-being and fulfillment reign, and where learning is continually nourished.
TAMANA is fully committed to implementing humanitarian projects designed to support the most vulnerable populations.
Guided by an approach rooted in listening and dialogue with communities, we place their participation at the heart of our approach to defining our actions.
TAMANA embodies the commitment to building environments that facilitate daily life, where each individual feels welcomed and supported.
We are convinced that our work will contribute to the emergence of a Madagascar where everyone can fully flourish.
TAMANA is a commitment to a better future, built hand in hand with those we support.
Presentation of TAMANA and its mission
TAMANA is a humanitarian association governed by the law of July 1, 1901, recognized as being of general interest.
Founded following an awareness of the challenges faced by the Malagasy people, our primary mission is to address these issues and support the population toward a healthier lifestyle, placing their well-being at the heart of our concerns.
After five years of experience working with NGOs in Madagascar, Lisa Lacroix immersed herself in the Malagasy spirit and founded TAMANA with the aim of extending and intensifying humanitarian actions on the ground. She surrounded herself with people who are sensitive to the cause and who have valuable, concrete experience in Madagascar to bring TAMANA's projects to fruition.
TAMANA, a word with meaning
[TAMANA]: a meaningful adjective in Malagasy that perfectly expresses our ambition.
In Malagasy, TAMANA means: "One who feels good where they are and wishes to stay there."
We aspire to create living environments conducive to growth, where everyone feels at home and wishes to remain there for the long term. A place where well-being and fulfillment reign, and where learning is continually nourished.
A sustainable approach and commitment
TAMANA is fully committed to implementing humanitarian projects designed to support the most vulnerable populations.
Guided by an approach rooted in listening and dialogue with communities, we place their participation at the heart of our approach to defining our actions.
TAMANA embodies a commitment to building environments that facilitate daily life, where each individual feels welcomed and supported.
We are convinced that our work will contribute to the emergence of a Madagascar where everyone can fully thrive.
TAMANA is a commitment to a better future, built hand in hand with those we support.
Some statistics
Madagascar is
Madagascar is the fifth-largest island in the world, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Southern Africa. Despite considerable natural resources, its population of approximately 28 million (2020) has one of the highest poverty rates in the world.
With a GDP per capita of USD 517 in 2022, Madagascar is among the least developed countries; social inequalities (more than 80% of the population live below the extreme poverty line of USD 1.90 per day) and geographic inequalities (80% of the population live in rural areas, sometimes very isolated) are pronounced.
Improving the daily lives of the Malagasy population is our mission.
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