UNFPA has officially handed over to the Ministry of Youth and Sports some equipment and supplies valued at USD 30,800, including office furniture, some electronic devices (solar panels, mini-stereo with karaoke) and music equipment (electro-acoustic guitar, microphone, jambe), sports equipment (balls, nets, jerseys ...) books, board games and various supplies.
The official ceremony for handing over the materials and equipment in the framework of UNFPA's cooperation with the Malagasy government, in particular the Ministry of Youth and of Sports, took place on 23 February 2016 at the level of the DRJS Regional Department of Youth and Sports of Tuléar, in the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports; Jean Anicet Andriamosarisoa and the UNFPA Representative, Mr. Togbé NGANGEDEBA.
These materials are intended for the eight (08) youth centers in the eight rural communes of the Atsimo Andrefana Region, namely Miary, Andranovory, Ankililoaka, Ejeda, Ampanihy, Fotadrevo, Itampolo and Toliara I.
The youth receives as well as structures where they can access the information they need, including their sexual and reproductive health. They can also develop their potential through art and sport.
Establishing youth structures, especially in rural areas where adolescents and young people are the most vulnerable, is an essential element in an environment conducive to the development of adolescents and young people. Thus, they will be able to protect themselves and fully realize their future projects.
