were held initially, plus a further four in the 2nd session. Motivational session with beneficiaries on the 2nd July. Educational & motivational sessions (twice weekly, 1.5 hour sessions) to build & motivation to change Development of a plan for these sessions, including contacting relevant key people who could contribute. Negotiation of room hire with the nuns in Ambalapaiso Wednesdays and Saturdays). An initial session was held on Saturday 2nd July with 8 people present. Delays to the start of sessions due to perturbations with the Independence Day celebrations and then the disruptions related to the eviction of people from the Star compound. Continuation of quantitative data collection on target group: - those without birth certificates / national identity cards - those without vaccination - schooling of children Data has been collected on the family situation of each beneficiary household as well as details on these points (included in action plan below). Action plan to ensure that everyone has a birth certificate and national identity card, in order for them to benefit from full citizen rights. Discussion with Regional Education authorities (DREN) concerning options for schooling children from the target group Discussion carried out at the meeting on the 13th July. The DREN are ready to ensure that all children get schooling. Strengthening partnerships and collecting information. Continuation of contacting relevant stakeholders working in the field e.g. Omeo Bonbon, BAS, Rotary Club, religious communities, the Ministry of Population… Some stakeholders appear to be not very favourable to collaboration, such as BAS and Omeo Bonbon. Collect weight & measure height of children in target group Not yet carried out. Individual interviews with homeless people identified as priority & feasible to help Carried out on Wednesday 6th and 20th July. More were planned for Saturday 9th July and Saturday 23rd July but they did not show up. 11 interviews held with 18 people present. Development of action plans and budgeting. Action plans and budgets for those families considered priority (most ready to make an effort to change their situation for the better) are included in annexe. Setting individual objectives & action plans, & signing of contracts/ commitment letters Action plans annexed to this report. Drawing-up of contracts / commitment letters for beneficiaries. Training as required (as per individual action plan) Not yet carried out. Included as part of action plan.
Ramerina, Vola (daughter) and Georgette (wife) at interview (left) & 2 ‘new’ pairs of shoes (right). Ramerina at work in Talatamaty (left) and (right) where he hopes to set-up a kiosk. Georgette outside their new home in Ampopoka. NAME AGE SEX card Birth Remarks M F Y N Y N FATHER RAMERINA 53 X X X Identity card lost; declaration not carried out. MOTHER RASOANIRINA Georgette 42 X X X She has never had a birth certificate or identity card. CHILD 1 RAHERINIAINA Berthine 14 X X Studies at the Lapan'ny ankizy Ambalapaiso. 2 RAVOLANDRAMANGA 16 X X Lost birth certificate: left school at level of T5 class. CHILD 3 ESPERANCE 1.6 X X Little girl used for begging at station. Estimated budget: DESIGNATION Total (Ar) Shoe repairs supplies 172,000 Building a kiosk 237,000 Sub-total Ramerina: 409,000 Start-up funds for poultry-selling (Georgette) 174,000 Total (Ramerina & Georgette): 583,000 Beneficiary 5: Martin (« Dadah »)