Originally published on the Mandela Washington Fellowship website.

In Madagascar, many young people struggle with limited access to essential resources such as quality education, skills training, and job opportunities to meet basic needs.  Mirado Rakotoharimalala, a 2022 Fellowship alumnus, is on a transformative journey to empower Malagasy youth through soccer. Mirado’s story is one of passion, determination, and a deep commitment to using sport as an agent of positive change. His efforts have not only changed the soccer landscape in Madagascar, but have brought hope and empowerment to countless youth with limited access to resources to help secure their futures.

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