Altervitam’s approach is grounded in a simple observation from field experience: educational continuity and household stability reinforce one another.
Children are more likely to remain in school when income is predictable. Households are more likely to stabilise when education expands the capabilities of the next generation. We therefore address both dimensions in parallel rather than treating them as separate sectors.

We prioritise sustained engagement with a limited number of participants. The objective is measurable improvement over time, not rapid expansion.

Interventions begin with listening. Whether supporting a child or a family provider, we build on existing capacities, constraints and aspirations. Support is structured, but not imposed.

Educational assistance is linked to effort and progression. Livelihood initiatives are accompanied by mentoring, review and adjustment. Each participant is treated as an active agent in a structured process.
Since 2012, this work has been largely self-funded and field-based. Beginning in 2026, Altervitam is formalising documentation and analytical reflection in order to strengthen monitoring and contribute to broader policy discourse in Madagascar and beyond.