About Us: Nofy i Androy

Mission Statement

Studying for Success and Progress

"Mianatse Mba Ho Tafita sady Tafakatse"

Overview

Nofy i Androy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Seattle, WA, is dedicated to empowering young women in the Androy region through holistic educational programs and leadership initiatives. Beyond providing scholarships and tutoring, we focus on nurturing future leaders, strengthening teaching quality (especially in underserved areas), and ensuring student well-being through safeguarding policies and secure accommodations.

As part of our 2025 priorities, we’re expanding teacher trainings, hosting leadership summits for promising students, and growing community partnerships to foster real-world internships, entrepreneurship opportunities, and digitalized learning tools. By collaborating closely with local parents, schools, and NGOs, Nofy i Androy aims to uplift the quality of education throughout Androy while equipping girls with the resources—and confidence—they need to shape a brighter, more equitable future.

Our Origin

Present

Under the leadership of Meta and her daughter Mélodie, Nofy i Androy now supports hundreds of girls across multiple sites (including Tsihombe, Faux-Cap, Beloha, Bezaha, and beyond). We continue refining our programs—providing scholarships, teacher trainings, and tutoring—to equip young women for bright futures.

2024

Responding to local demand, NiA launched major expansions throughout the Androy and Atsimo-Andrefana regions, establishing new satellite sites in Faux-Cap, Beloha, and Bezaha. Along with broader university support, NiA introduced school-canteen programs, distributed essential supplies to over 600 young students, and welcomed additional supervisors, teachers, and trainers—each dedicated to strengthening girls’ academic success.

2013

The organization formally launched as a local tutoring program, offering scholarships and mentoring to female students. Starting with 17 students, NiA gradually expanded its reach each year, widening the scope of educational support for underserved communities.

2007

Nofy i Androy began as the shared vision of three co-founders: two American educators and Meta Paubert Kaurin, a Malagasy woman determined to bring transformative change to the region. Their initial focus centered on after-school tutoring and grassroots empowerment for young girls in Androy.

Why Our Mission Matters

  • Empowering girls to fight gender inequity and gain confidence, independence, and dignity.
  • Supporting teen moms and girls to thrive academically and socially.
  • Educating families about the harm caused by early marriage and childbirth.
  • Promoting female leadership as a catalyst for community-wide progress.

Our Team

Leadership

Meta Paubert Kaurin

Meta Paubert Kaurin

Co-founder and Executive Director

A Licensed Practical Nurse in the U.S., Meta is a tireless advocate for women's rights and education.

Nirikohoahy Mélodie Paubert

Nirikohoahy Mélodie Paubert

Program Director

Holding a Bachelor's degree in Public Health and Global Health, Mélodie oversees fundraising and program coordination.

Field Advisors

Andry Mahamaro Hery Andrianiaina

Ambovombe Field Program Advisor

MBA graduate and PhD holder in Economic Management.

Peter Bouckaert

Senior Advisor

A Stanford Law School graduate and Emergency Director at Human Rights Watch.

Toky Mahanaro

Programs Coordinator

Master's in Biodiversity and Ecological Studies, expertise in designing impactful field programs.

Tutors

Jean-Michel Mahamoro

Retired history and geography teacher with 36 years of experience.

Monjalambo Radriakanavotra

French tutor with 18 years of teaching experience.

Gustave Laha

Math tutor since 2016, with prior experience in education.

Antoinette Razafinirina

Biology tutor with 25 years of teaching expertise.

Sylvain Vestalys

Chemistry tutor with five years of experience.