My name is Fanantenana Eliah Ravoniarisoa. My friends call me Eliah, but those who are very close to me call me Lilih. I am 25 years old and I come from Madagascar, more precisely from the capital city, Antananarivo. I come from a big and loving family of eight: my father, my mother, my three brothers, my two sisters, and me. I am the third child. My father is a pastor, and my mother is a housewife. We are a very close-knit, simple family, full of love, joy, respect, and strong values. Growing up in a close and caring family taught me the importance of love, respect, and kindness.Previously, I lived with my parents along the coast of Madagascar, but after obtaining my high school diploma, I moved to Antananarivo to pursue my university studies. Now, I live with my two brothers in 67Ha, a neighborhood near the city center of the capital. In 2020, I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages, from the public University of Antananarivo After graduating, I decided to expand my linguistic knowledge by studying the Korean language while working at the King Sejong Institute in Antananarivo for about two years. At the same time, I took several English courses in different institutes to improve my language skills and communication abilities. I worked as a TV presentator in local TV and this has improved my skill in communcation. The reason I want to become an Au Pair is primarily because I have always dreamed of discovering new cultures, traveling, and having a meaningful experience abroad. I really enjoy being with children and always feel comfortable and happy around them. Being an Au Pair is the perfect opportunity to fulfill my dreams while sharing my passion, creativity, and love for children with a new family. I have extensive experience with children, gained throughout my life. From a young age, I used to take care of my younger brothers and sisters, especially when my parents were away for work. So that I can handle all daily activities related to children, form giving bath, helping with their meals, daily hygiens, …. Later, when I lived along the coast of Madagascar, I had the chance to create and lead children’s groups at our church: choirs, dance groups, and personal development workshops. I taught children singing, dancing, and good manners. Even after moving to Antananarivo, I continued coaching them remotely, sometimes via video calls. I also had the opportunity to teach private French lessons to two Korean children, which helped me build strong experience in supporting and teaching children from different cultural backgrounds. In addition, I completed an internship at a nursery and day-care center, which helped me better understand children’s behavior and learn to interact with them patiently and kindly. I am convinced that this program will help me gain valuable human, social, and cultural skills that will benefit my future. It will also allow me to contribute positively to my country, particularly in the fields of education and children’s well-being. People often ask me why I chose the Netherlands as my host country. The reason is that I’ve always been curious about Dutch culture and the way people live there. I also love the idea of experiencing it for myself, learning Dutch, improving my English, and discovering a new way of life. In addition, want to share my Malagasy culture with my host family. I have long dreamed of living this experience, and I believe the time has finally come to make this dream a reality. Since I love interacting with children, I can say that I am a warm, open-minded, responsible, and confident person. I really enjoy spending time with children, helping them learn new things, and creating a joyful, safe, and fun environment with them. Being with children reminds me of my adorable younger siblings, with whom I have always shared moments of closeness and laughter. I am also passionate about music, crafts, and especially cooking—particularly Korean cuisine, which I would love to share with my future host family. Additionally, I enjoy reading, watching K-Dramas and documentaries—activities I would love to share with children to expose them to other cultures. For me, these activities help me recharge, relax, and express my feelings. They make me creative and dynamic. It is my adaptability, organizational skills, and zest for life that make me unique. I am independent but caring, always ready to bring positivity, energy, and creativity to daily life. I am confident that children will appreciate my positive presence, kindness, and understanding of their needs and emotions. Like everyone, children need someone who understands their feelings and needs—someone confident, dynamic, cheerful, active, and creative, just likethem. In short, I am a conscious, joyful, active, responsible, and loving young woman, ready to give my best for the happiness of children and the well-being of the family. Warm regards, Eliah