Madagascar is among the 10 poorer countries in the world.

Madagascar has nearly 25 million people, among which 7 million are illiterate. Life expectancy in the country is 65 years old and 88% of the population lives below the poverty line. Over 50 percent of children under five in Madagascar suffer from chronic malnutrition

In rural areas, where most of the Malagasy population lives, 2 out of 10 people have access to safe water and only 3 out of 100 have access to latrines. 88% of people in Madagascar don't have access to improved sanitation. The concept of hygiene is almost non-existent, promoting the accelerated spread of diseases. Treating these diseases is then difficult as it is estimated that there are two doctors and three hospital beds for every 10,000 people.

Regarding children, 45.02% of the population is under 14 years old, and Madagascar has one of the highest rates of infant mortality in the world. Over 50 percent of children under five in Madagascar suffer from chronic malnutrition and only 50% of children are vaccinated.
80% of the poor come from rural areas among which many migrate to the cities looking for better living conditions for their children. Unfortunately, once in the cities their living conditions barely improve and sometimes even find themselves with fewer resources than before. The change to the city also means an emotional cost as they are forced to cut family ties, deteriorating local solidarity.

34% of adolescent girls and young women between 15 and 19 are already mothers. 32% of children between 5 and 14 work, including hazardous activities in agriculture and mining. Only 3% of young people are able to reach university.