Adsum Foundation

Thanks to John and Karen for giving so many children and their teachers a gift that can be opened time and time again!

Alain's 95km journey from Ifanadiana to remote Ambolomadinika for his quarterly meetings is made easier thanks to his new bike shipped from Belfast as part of the Adsum Bike Aid Madagascar Project. Alain is a community outreach worker with Ny Tanintsika

The children are Zoma Primary School have really embraced the Kitchen Garden aspect of the Education for Life Programme. The pupils love gardening and rush out each break time to water the growing fruit and veg! The produce is then used for school meals, prepared by their parents.
It's great to be able to deliver this project alongside our partners Money for Madagascar.

Anyone recognise this bike?
This donated bike from NI will be used by Jean Robert from Anorombato to assist with his work promoting the building and use of toilets in Madagascar. He uses his bike to attend meetings in Manakara and to provide for his family.

Jumpers for Joy in Madagascar - a video to brighten up a rainy Thursday.
Thanks so much to everyone who donated and knitted jumpers for the Adsum Bike Aid Madagascar project. Here's some of the happy recipients.
Spot any familiar school jumpers?... Cairncastle Primary School St. MacNissi's Primary School Saints and Scholars IPS Newcastle PS Co Down
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Making handwashing a habit
Children are less likely to experience hygiene-related diseases if their school has adequate sanitation and safe drinking water. Their families are also less likely to get sick when the children are healthy.
With our partners, Ny Tanintsika and Money for Madagascar, pupils at all Adsum schools are encouraged to make handwashing a part of the school routine.
... The promotion of good hygiene practices not only reduces absenteeism but can also initiate behaviour changes that last a lifetime.
If you'd like to help us reach more children then please consider donating to Adsum. See link in comments below. 100% of your donation goes to the project in Madagascar.
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Our school maintenance programme is in full swing which means we're receiving lots of feedback from teachers, parents and pupils at our 40+ schools in Madagascar. This invaluable feedback helps improve our educational projects and identify further projects.
Introducing Benja, a pupil at Mangarano Primary School who says he is proud to be a student at one of the best schools in Itasy Region. Benja says he loves Mangarano Primary because it's green all around the school, there...'s lots of space to think and to play with his friends. He really appreciates the school canteen and hopes that it never stops. Wishing Benja and his classmates good luck for the state exam this year!
BIG THANKS to all our wonderful fundraisers and donors who support our school projects. To educate a child is to turn walls into doors!
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Not only did Ireland’s leading bathroom supplier, Bath Shack surpass their fundraising target, but they also raised awareness of the issues regarding sanitation in Madagascar.
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"A child has a special way, of adding joy to each day"
Some impressive skipping from Ambohipandrando Primary School.
If you want to help create more happy school memories for children in rural Madagascar, please donate below.

Thumbs up for the #Text4Toilets Campaign!
Last November, to celebrate #WorldToiletDay we ran a fundraising campaign for sanitation facilities at Analavory Primary School. See the fruits of the campaign below 👇 😊 Thanks so much to everyone who donated. The boys' smiles demonstrate just how thankful the pupils are for their new toilets.
... Did you know: Madagascar is ranked 2nd worst country in the world for addressing open defecation. Campaigns like this, supported by you, can make a real difference.
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No hump day blues in our office. It's a #WinningWednesday!
We are absolutely delighted to have won a life-changing Ecclesiastical Insurance Group #movementforgood award of £1000! Thanks to everyone who nominated Adsum and to specialist insurer, Ecclesiastical for their phenomenal generosity! The funds will be put to great use, providing safe drinking water at a primary school in rural Madagascar.

Some snaps from David's fantastic four ball fundraiser on Friday 📷 👇

Thanks to David Macaulay for organising a fabulous four ball event and evening dinner at Balmoral Golf Club in aid of Adsum.
We've lots more to say and many more snaps to share, but for now we wish everyone a safe journey home.
Keep following for a round up of the action on and off the course!

Happy Volunteers' Week to each and every person who donates their time to Adsum Foundation! We're hugely grateful for everything you do.
Email info@adsumfoundation.org to find out more about volunteering opportunities.

On 27th April hundreds of bikes were donated from across Ireland to our Adsum Bike Aid Madagascar Campaign. This would not have been possible without the drive, determination and good will of the following amazing people who organised the collection days:
Cork: Paul McCarthy, Dean and Glen. Supported by the Window Group, their family and friends Armagh: Réamonn Ó Ciaráin, Stevey McGeown. Assisted by Alana, Nicole, Seanie and Tommy.... Lurgan / Craigavon / Portadown: Vinty Firth and James McGrath
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