Professional Support

Helping children attend school isn’t enough.

To reach their full potential, deaf students need teachers equipped with the training and tools necessary to provide a high-quality education.

We support SEMAFI in funding training programs for teachers and purchasing materials and equipment staff need to support students’ learning and development.

A woman poses for a photo while smiling — Maria, a former SEMAFI student and mother of three current students, supports school operations near the dormitories. Her position is funded by Meylou.

Technical education students practice crochet in SEMAFI’s dining room.

A woman passes out papers to young students — SEMAFI teacher Madam Florentine hands out coloring pages to preschool students.

Our Work

Provide teachers with classroom materials like vocabulary flashcards and enrichment activities

Support the development of SEMAFI’s new vocational training program by funding tools and materials

Fund professional development trainings for SEMAFI teachers

Provide funding to SEMAFI to hire additional support staff fluent in Malagsy Sign Language

Provide equipment to SEMAFI staff who work directly with students, such as dorm parents and kitchen staff

Encourage the development of staff members’ Malagasy Sign Language skills

Connect SEMAFI staff with deaf education professionals outside of Madagascar

Your Impact

Here in Madagascar, even the smallest gifts can make a huge difference:

$25 pays for round-trip transportation to a training event in Antananarivo

$50 covers a year’s worth of enrichment activities for one preschool class

$75 funds one month of pay for a Meylou-funded staff member

$100 provides a sewing machine for the vocational training program

$250 funds a two-week training for SEMAFI teachers and staff