Fanjavola Rakotozafy
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Family Planning Technician Andavadoaka, Madagascar |
As Blue Ventures' family planning technician, Fanjavola is responsible for raising awareness of family planning and sexual & reproductive health in the Velondriake region. She has a team of 18 community-based agents within the region, whom she trains and supports to provide services to local women.
"The UNFPA's support is a hugely symbolic step. A human rights and health based organisation is supporting a marine conservation charity for the first time because of its recognition of the inter-relationship between marine resource sustainability, maternal and infant health, and population growth."
Before starting with Blue Ventures in 2009, Fanjavola studied geography at the University of Toliara and worked with Marie Stopes International for two years.
Fanjavola has contributed greatly to Blue Ventures' health outreach program, having trained 18 peer educators and counseled over 200 women in the Velondriake area. Fanjavola was instrumental in opening a clinic in the community of Befandefa in July 2010.
