Healthcare Fund

A female doctor guides a 14-year-old boy in breathing out into a device for an asthma test. — Josoa, 14, is tested for asthma at Fianarantsoa Center Hospital.

Adults surround a 10-year-old boy at the hospital in Fianarantsoa after helping to put a cast on his broken arm. — Berthode, 10, is fitted with a cast at Fianarantsoa Center Hospital.

A middle-aged man examines a young girl's teeth at a dental office. — Seraphine, 12, has two cavities filled at the dentist.

Many children in Madagascar grow up without access to basic medical and dental care, affecting every aspect of their lives. From persistent toothaches to emergency medical needs, the Meylou Fund for the Deaf works alongside families to help ensure that all SEMAFI students can access the care they need to stay healthy and succeed in school.

We believe a child’s basic health needs must be met before meaningful learning can take place. That is why we provide medical support, fully funded dental care, and assistance accessing specialized treatment when needed.

Our Work

Medical Care

Provide comprehensive medical support for students with sponsors

Ensure all students have access to specialized and emergency medical care

Coordinate care and support for students requiring hospitalization

Accompany students and their families to specialist consultations in Antananarivo (14 hours away) as needed

Provide financial and logistical assistance for medical procedures in Antananarivo when necessary

Dental Care

Provide fully funded basic dental care for all students, including fillings, root canals, and extractions

Educate students and their families about proper dental hygiene and preventive oral care

Promote habits that help prevent cavities, tooth decay, and other long-term oral health problems

Provide each student with a toothbrush and toothpaste to take home during the 10-week school vacation

Your Impact

$25 provides an inhaler for a student with asthma

$50 covers the average annual dental care costs for two students

$100 funds a medical evaluation for a student with a complex health condition

$250 covers one week of hospitalization for a student in need