Save Lives: 1st Women's Shelter in Madagascar- GBV

Periodic Report on the Women's Shelter

In recent months, the shelter has continued to serve as a safe and supportive haven for women escaping violence and crisis. Despite many challenges, the demand for our services keeps growing, and the name of the shelter is spreading far and wide. More and more women hear about the assistance we provide and reach out to us with hope for a fresh start.

Since the beginning of this reporting period, more than 60 women have received direct assistance at the shelter. Over 100 children who arrived with their mothers were provided with care, emotional support, and the basic conditions needed for stability and safety. Our dedicated team continues to work tirelessly to offer each family personalized support, from secure accommodation to legal, social, and psychological assistance.

Although we have succeeded in increasing awareness of our work and reaching a wider community, we face a significant challenge in fundraising. The shortage of financial resources has forced us to greatly reduce the scope of the shelter's operations. This has resulted in limited staff availability, shorter stays for the families we host, and reduced capacity to admit additional women seeking help.

We are working continuously to mobilize support that will allow us to return the shelter to full operation and even expand its services so that every woman and child in need of a safe place can receive it. Additional support is critical at this time to ensure that we do not have to turn away more requests for help and that we can maintain the quality of care for the families who have already found refuge with us.