Success story
Behind every project is a story of collaboration, resilience, and hope. These stories highlight the tangible impact of the Population, Health, and Environment (PHE) approach, showing how lasting change becomes possible when health, population, and environmental stakeholders join forces to improve the lives of communities in a sustainable way.
Chantal: A Community Changemaker Serving Ambodiaviavy
In the rural village (fokontany) of Ambodiaviavy, located in the commune of Ranomafana, Ifanadiana District, Ravaonirina Chantal Francia is much more than an ordinary resident. For nearly a decade, she has served as a Community Health Worker (CHW), dedicating her time and energy to improving the well-being of the people around her. Her journey is a powerful reminder that when local organisations invest in community leaders, they create lasting change that strengthens both people’s health and the resilience of entire communities.
Key Impact Statistics
The Madagasacar PHE Network supports its members’ monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research efforts to collect impact data, strengthen the evidence base for the Population, Health, and Environment (PHE) approach, deepen understanding of its added value, and inform continuous program improvement.
Locally managed marine and forest areas strengthened
Complementary livelihood diversification opportunities provided
People reached in biodiversity-rich and underserved areas
Integrated health and environment awareness tools used
Health service delivery points established or strengthened
Couple-years of contraceptive protection (CYP) provided
Testimonies from communities across Madagascar’s PHE sites
Discover inspiring stories from communities experiencing the benefits of the Population, Health, and Environment (PHE) approach in their daily lives. Through their experiences, they demonstrate how environmental conservation contributes to better health, improved well-being, and stronger community resilience
Community stories on the link between family planning and conservation
Communities share their experiences of the benefits of an approach that integrates family planning with environmental conservation. Their stories demonstrate that empowering families to make informed choices strengthens both quality of life and the sustainable management of natural resources
Testimonies from PHE members implementing the approach across Madagascar
At the heart of the communities, implementation officers bring the Population–Health–Environment (PHE) approach to life through their everyday work. Through their stories, discover the challenges they overcome, the lessons they have learned, and the meaningful changes they help create alongside the communities they serve.
Meet the Members of the Board of Directors
Meet the members of our Board of Directors, the women and men who shape the strategic vision of the Madagascar PHE Network. Through their testimonials, they share their commitment, their vision for the Population-Health-Environment (PHE) approach, and the aspirations that drive the network’s growth in support of its members and the communities they serve.









































