The Project

This project supports our award-winning Pioneer program, building rural schools in isolated and beautiful Malagasy villages. This is the scheme for people looking for a fitness-building outdoors experience that really makes a difference to the lives of those less fortunate. You will join a group of like-minded volunteers, working alongside community members, camping in a stunning rural environment, engaging in hands-on construction of a 6 meter by 12 meter two-room, stone floored, tin roofed, wooden school house, equipped with tables and chairs, blackboard, shelving and water and sanitation infrastructure.

Sample Itinerary (3 week option also available)

Day 1
Arrive in Fort Dauphin. Situated at the beautiful lake-side camp of Lanirano in Fort Dauphin, you will receive a detailed orientation about Madagascar and local customs. Afternoon tour of Fort Dauphin.

Day 2
A visit to Nahampona Reserve will allow you to get up close to several species of lemur including Verreaux's sifaka, ring tailed lemurs, and brown lemurs. This will be followed by a brief of the project you will be working on.

Day 3
Travel to bush site. Set up camp.

Day 4-7
Working alongside like-minded volunteers and community members, you will help in all aspects of building a school – engaging in hands on construction of the school house, equipped with tables and chairs, blackboard and shelving, as well as water and sanitation infrastructures .

Day 8
Day off to relax and enjoy a local excursion.

Day 9-12
School building

Day 13
Return to Fort Dauphin

Day 14
A day at leisure to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Fort Dauphin before catching your flight home.