About HARY 

HARY is a project promoting rural entrepreneurship. Implemented between 2018 and 2021, in partnership with CRS Madagascar, the project consists of three phases that support young people in accessing opportunities and becoming entrepreneurs : 

• Mitsimoka phase: Basic training in entrepreneurship followed by coaching on developing a business plan;   

• Mamelana Phase: Financial support through the Youth Basket Fund, reinforced by coaching in financial education;  

• Mihary Phase: In-depth training in entrepreneurship followed by coaching on business development. 

The HARY operates in four regions of Madagascar, including Vatovavy, Fitovinany, Atsinanana and Atsimo Andrefana.   

What the project has achieved 

 From 2018 to 2021:  

• 514 young rural entrepreneurs have been trained;  

• 86 business plans have been financed through the Youth Basket Fund;  

• One Youth Labour Market Assessment has been conducted in the Atsinanana, Vatovavy and Fitovinany regions.