Monaco’s AMADE (Association Mondiale des Amis de l’Enfance), one of the Principality’s most respected humanitarian organisations, has published its 2024 bilan report, revealing an impactful year that delivered support to over 354,000 children globally. With operations spanning Africa, Europe, and Asia, AMADE remains a leading force in child protection, education, health, and empowerment.
In a message introducing the report, Secretary General Jérôme Froissart said the year was marked by both innovation and consolidation. “In an increasingly complex international context, AMADE continued to invest in rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and close partner support,” he wrote. “This demand for quality allows us to position ourselves as a trusted intermediary between local partners and our donors”.
In total, €831,632 in direct funds were deployed across 23 projects in 2024, backed by a broader €2 million commitment. Partner organisations mobilised nearly €4.8 million more for these shared efforts.
Five core programmes, one shared mission
AMADE’s work in 2024 focused on five strategic programmes: Un Enfant, Un Talent (child development through art, sport and mentorship), Un État Civil pour Tous (access to civil registration), Dignité pour les Femmes (support for vulnerable girls and menstrual health), L’Énergie de l’Espoir (renewable energy for education), and assistance for unaccompanied migrant minors.
The charity also stepped up its work in emergency response and post-crisis recovery, with €138,060 dedicated to these areas last year.
Local partnerships, lasting impact
AMADE’s approach is rooted in partnership. Rather than implementing projects directly, it supports NGOs and social entrepreneurs on the ground. “We prioritise the empowerment of those with proven expertise and strong local leadership,” the organisation stated in its report.
One such partnership is with the FVS-Amie des Enfants in Burundi, which enabled Floride Ikizakubuntu, once forced to abandon school, to pursue a dream of becoming a doctor. “Today, I am no longer a forgotten girl, but a future paediatrician, standing tall, confident, ready to serve,” she said.
In Senegal, the Yéré network, supported by AMADE and implemented by Le Partenariat, has empowered women entrepreneurs like Coumba Diop to deliver solar lighting and digital education to remote rural communities. “Each day, I see the impact of our actions on children and women—and it drives me to do more,” she shared.
Financial transparency and trust
AMADE’s commitment to transparency is underscored by double financial oversight—both by an external auditor and Monaco’s public financial watchdog. Thanks to government subsidies covering operational costs, 100% of donor contributions go directly to project implementation.
The charity’s income in 2024 totalled €1.29 million, with nearly half coming from public generosity. A further 15% came from state subsidies, while previously earmarked funds were responsibly used to supplement budgets for ongoing programmes.
Looking ahead to 2025
AMADE plans to expand its initiatives in 2025 with a renewed focus on civil registration, menstrual health in East and West Africa, and mentorship for at-risk youth in France. It will also continue bringing solar power to schools in remote regions of northern Senegal under its L’Énergie de l’Espoir initiative.
Now in its 61st year, AMADE remains one of Monaco’s most active and impactful international charities, channelling its resources into long-term, community-driven change for vulnerable children worldwide.
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