Voantsinapy is undergoing a transformation
10/10/2024
Voantsinapy (The Mustard Seed School) is undergoing a significant transformation through an ambitious building project this fall.
The Mustard Seed School
The Mustard Seed School (Voantsinapy) is a private primary and secondary school in Madagascar that, in 2024/25, will reach out to 560 of the most vulnerable children in Stavanger's sister city, Antsirabe.
The school provides quality education, food security, and health care to children who otherwise would not have access to these services. The operation is funded through the Mustard Seed School Foundation in Stavanger.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states that all children have the right to education, and we know that education is the key to lifting future generations out of poverty.
We have provided education to over 12,500 children and youth since 1994!
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9 focus areas at the Mustard Seed School
Quality Education
97% of Malagasy teachers lack formal teacher training. Our teachers have three years of teacher education, which contributes to the exam results at the Mustard Seed School being among the best in the country.
Canteen
Without food and drink, the hero cannot function. Every morning, a nutritious meal is served, based on corn, soy, and vegetables grown in the school's own garden project, Kanaan.
Library
The school's library was inspired by a visit to Nylund School in Stavanger. Here, there are books in Malagasy, French, and English, as well as a projector for film screenings. All students have two hours in the library each week.
IT Education
The school provides instruction in basic digital skills and knowledge. Students from 5th grade and up have two hours of IT education each week.
Vocational Training
Vocational training can be the best way to empower young Malagasy people and break the cycle of poverty. The school offers practical vocational training in IT, foreign languages, and industrial sewing.
Scholarship Programs
The school has a special program that supports secondary education for girls. This can help them secure well-paying jobs and lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
Cultural Exchange
Many preschool and teacher education students from universities and colleges in Norway have their international internship arranged for two to four weeks at the Mustard Seed School.
School Trip
To motivate the children to complete their education, the graduating class goes on a school trip to the coast every year—an important measure to prevent child marriage and dropouts from school.
Christmas Party
The Christmas party is the biggest event of the year at the school. The students prepare dance performances and plays, and they share a festive meal at the school's sports arena. The most vulnerable families receive extra food distributed for Christmas.
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