Since 2012
13
1,250+
10–25
years
of continuous engagement
10–25
1,250+
10–25
marginalised children supported annually
283
1,250+
1,250+
family providers
directly supported
1,250+
1,250+
1,250+
indirect community members
reached
From evidence to reflection
Adult learning & livelihoods: observed results
Education continuity: evidence of progression
Field-based monitoring over more than a decade has generated practical insight into the relationship between household stability and education continuity.
From 2026, Altervitam will progressively systematise this experience to contribute to discussions on education and adult learning in economically fragile contexts.
Education continuity: evidence of progression
Adult learning & livelihoods: observed results
Education continuity: evidence of progression
Educational vulnerability in rural Madagascar often leads to interruption rather than immediate dropout. Our work focuses on preventing that interruption and monitoring progression across school cycles.
Since 2012:
- Quarterly review of school reports
- Continued support linked to demonstrated effort
- Advancement tracked year to year
All girls su
Educational vulnerability in rural Madagascar often leads to interruption rather than immediate dropout. Our work focuses on preventing that interruption and monitoring progression across school cycles.
Since 2012:
- Quarterly review of school reports
- Continued support linked to demonstrated effort
- Advancement tracked year to year
All girls supported since the programme began have either entered higher education or moved into employment.
Several beneficiaries have progressed through transition stages that typically carry higher dropout risk, including the move from primary to secondary and from lower to upper secondary education.
The objective has not been exceptional academic performance, but sustained engagement and steady advancement.
Adult learning & livelihoods: observed results
Adult learning & livelihoods: observed results
Adult learning & livelihoods: observed results
Introduced in 2024, the adult livelihood component supports family providers in developing income-generating activities aligned with their existing skills.
Impact is assessed through:
- Establishment of functioning income activities
- Regular follow-up on production and sales
- Evidence of reinvestment
- Increased predictability of income over time
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Introduced in 2024, the adult livelihood component supports family providers in developing income-generating activities aligned with their existing skills.
Impact is assessed through:
- Establishment of functioning income activities
- Regular follow-up on production and sales
- Evidence of reinvestment
- Increased predictability of income over time
Several supported households have reported improved capacity to meet school-related expenses and household needs without interruption.
Conditional link between livelihood and schooling
Livelihood support is conditional on children’s school attendance once income-generating activities are operational.
Family providers commit to ensuring that school-age children in their household are enrolled and remain in school. Follow-up includes verification of attendance and progression.
This condition reinforces the link between household stability and education continuity. It also extends the impact of livelihood support beyond income generation alone.
This replaces the previous “Beyond Direct Beneficiaries” narrative. Now it is not a vague spillover effect. It is a built-in accountability condition.
Monitoring and accountability
Adult learning & livelihoods: observed results
Adult learning & livelihoods: observed results
From its inception, Altervitam has operated through direct field engagement and year-to-year follow-up.
Monitoring includes:
- Quarterly academic review for supported children
- Regular observation of livelihood activities
- Documentation of key milestones and transitions
Since formal registration in 2024, documentation processes have become more
From its inception, Altervitam has operated through direct field engagement and year-to-year follow-up.
Monitoring includes:
- Quarterly academic review for supported children
- Regular observation of livelihood activities
- Documentation of key milestones and transitions
Since formal registration in 2024, documentation processes have become more structured in preparation for stronger analytical reporting from 2026 onwards.
Information concerning supported children is shared exclusively with donors in order to protect privacy. Adult participants may share testimonies publicly with consent.