From the heart of Monte-Carlo, AMADE turned a conference room into a global stage on 30th April as it welcomed 72 changemakers to its 2025 Partners Conference. Held at the Novotel, the event gathered voices from across continents — from grassroots activists in Burundi to corporate leaders in Monaco — all rallying behind a shared mission: to build a safer, fairer world for children through the power of community-driven action.
The conference was opened by Princess Caroline of Hanover, President of AMADE, who reaffirmed the organisation’s unwavering commitment to championing children’s rights and dignity. Her presence set a meaningful tone for the day, honouring AMADE’s legacy while looking ahead to its future ambitions.
The day’s theme, ‘Mobilising communities to amplify impact: a sustainable approach to serving children’, underscored how deep-rooted partnerships can strengthen the future of vulnerable youth. The morning was marked by powerful testimonials and project spotlights.
Spès Nihangaza of FVS Amis des Enfants in Burundi spoke of years of collaboration with AMADE, while Virginie Bernard of CFM Indosuez highlighted private sector support through education funding. A highlight was the emotional account of medical student Floride Ikizakubuntu, whose life trajectory was changed by AMADE-supported programmes.
Rebecca Davis of MindLeaps introduced a unique model using dance to foster cognitive growth among at-risk children, sharing measurable results from digital tracking tools. The morning closed with a moving performance of ‘Rassemble!’ by Rayane Tourki, who transformed his life after juvenile detention through the guidance of ACAY and the arts.
Afternoon panels delved into social entrepreneurship and local integration. Speakers included Emilie Kyedrebeogo, whose enterprise Palobdé Afrique empowers girls through sustainable hygiene solutions, and Flavio Saudade, who uses capoeira as a protective force in conflict zones. A final session on France’s ASE mentorship programme shed light on how structured guidance is reshaping the lives of youth in care.
AMADE shared promising figures from 2024, having reached over 350,000 children across 11 countries with €800,000 in funding. For 2025, the organisation aims to deepen support for local partners, strengthen impact evaluation, and scale its ‘Un État Civil pour Tous’ campaign, which seeks to legally register 750,000 undocumented children within three years.
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Main photo of Princess Caroline of Hanover courtesy AMADE