Laura Smet supports the construction of a school in Madagascar with Se tendre la main, a solidarity project that strengthens local education and the hope of children.
image description: Laura Smet, a strong commitment to education in Madagascar
Laura Smet is mobilizing for the construction of a school in Madagascar with the association Se tendre la main. A solidarity project full of hope for the children of the Highlands.
Laura Smet, daughter of the iconic Johnny Hallyday and now an essential figure in French daily life, continues to surprise with her commitments beyond the artistic field. Known for her subtle acting and ability to touch the public, she is now involved in initiatives of social significance far from the Parisian spotlight. It is in Madagascar, specifically in the region of the Highlands, that she makes a symbolic and meaningful gesture: the first stone of a new school, driven by the Franco-Malagasy association Se tendre la main. This project, which she emotionally shares on her Instagram account on March 27, 2026, is part of a dynamic of solidarity, strengthening local education, and demonstrates her deep commitment beyond cinema. At the heart of this announcement, a promise: “Today, thanks to the ‘Se tendre la main’ association, we laid the first stone of a new school in Madagascar. I am so honored and moved to be here and share the joy of many children and teachers… many surprises are coming,” she writes, apparently touched by the warmth of the welcome and the scope of the cause.
Laura Smet in Madagascar: an educational project that makes sense
Supporting the construction of a school in Madagascar is not only about providing access to education for hundreds of children: it is participating in a large-scale project, nurtured over almost 30 years of associative commitment. The association Se tendre la main, active since the late 1990s, carries out concrete actions to build bridges between France and Madagascar, especially through education. Nearly 70 schools have been established under its leadership, allowing over 9,000 students to access quality education in the Highlands region.
This school project, like many others imagined by the association, stems from the demands of the villages and the strong involvement of the residents, who participate in the construction work and see in the school the promise of a different future for their children. The first stone laid by Laura Smet symbolizes a special moment, where hope materializes and unites. But the symbol does not end there: through her posts and her presence on site, the actress amplifies the gesture, shedding light on a humanitarian initiative that works thanks to solidarity, generosity, and collective energy.
For Laura Smet, who still confesses on Instagram to be “honored and moved,” transmission and action are authentically combined. She publicly thanks Emmanuel Ravanas, who accompanied her on this mission in the field, praising “the joy of many children and teachers” whom she meets and promising “many surprises to come” in her commitment to Madagascar.
Almost 30 years of solidarity and action for Se tendre la main
The laying of the first stone of the school with Laura Smet is actually just another milestone in an incredible associative journey. Se tendre la main has established itself as a driving force for educational solidarity in Madagascar. For over three decades, the association has multiplied projects by listening to local expectations, involving residents, and building facilities adapted to the realities of the field. The numbers speak for themselves: about 70 schools built, over 9,000 students enrolled, in a vast territory where access to education remains a daily struggle.
The impact goes beyond just building structures. The teams at Se tendre la main also offer training for teachers, support for existing educational infrastructure, and facilitate the creation of lasting links between the two shores of the Indian Ocean. It is this mobilizing dynamic that Laura Smet embodies today, bringing visibility to the project to give a new impetus to collective generosity and perhaps inspire other personalities to engage.
And as is often the case with the hero of the moment, the future promises to be punctuated by more surprises and positive initiatives. Laura Smet’s promise of “many surprises to come” suggests exciting prospects for the coming months. An opportunity to follow this human and solidarity adventure that, apparently, is just beginning.
Sources: Public, Se tendre la main association website, Instagram Laura Smet
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