IRC Africa Inc

IRC Africa Inc's Mission: IRC Africa Inc., founded and managed by the Israeli Eldad Garfunkel, is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization (tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3)) dedicated to empowering vulnerable women and girls in southern Madagascar. Our mission is to create safe, sustainable solutions to gender-based violence, poverty, and lack of opportunity through shelter, education, and long-term community support. We operate the first women's shelter in southern Madagascar, providing safe housing, trauma recovery, and reintegration programs for survivors of rape, forced marriage, and domestic violence. In the field of education, we help enroll children from impoverished families int... read more IRC Africa Inc's Mission: IRC Africa Inc., founded and managed by the Israeli Eldad Garfunkel, is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization (tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3)) dedicated to empowering vulnerable women and girls in southern Madagascar. Our mission is to create safe, sustainable solutions to gender-based violence, poverty, and lack of opportunity through shelter, education, and long-term community support. We operate the first women's shelter in southern Madagascar, providing safe housing, trauma recovery, and reintegration programs for survivors of rape, forced marriage, and domestic violence. In the field of education, we help enroll children from impoverished families into school-80% of whom are girls-and provide them with clothing and school supplies to support their continued learning. As part of our future development, we are planning: The creation of a Women's Employment, Skills Training, and Entrepreneurship Center, which will equip women with practical job skills, personal mentoring, and small business support to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. The launch of a Young Women for Young Women initiative, where trained youth leaders will work in their communities to promote awareness and prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), sexual health education, and advocacy for girls' rights. Our vision is rooted in Innovation and Respecting Culture-developing local leadership, honoring traditional values, and building long-term resilience in marginalized communities. Together, we are turning trauma into hope and vulnerability into opportunity.