Author: Madagascar Volunteer

Taking time out to explore the world is becoming increasingly popular among students and young professionals. Gap year travel offers the opportunity to step away from traditional education or work, experience different cultures, and gain valuable...

During my time at the Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute, going out and searching for reptiles and amphibians was one of the most enjoyable parts of the job. Day or night, I was (almost) always keen to get out and conduct another reptile...

How MRCI Constructs and Restores Artificial Reefs in Madagascar

To kick off 2021 with excitement and optimism, the MRCI staff and volunteers organized a dive trip to the Mitsio Islands. Piling the Spirit of Malala high with diving gear, cylinders, cameras, and food, we set off to the remote Mitsio Islands, 70...

Media focus on the pandemic has been actively covering first world countries but not as much has been said about African countries like Madagascar. It has been seemingly forgotten and left to face the problem on its own. The south of the country has...

MRCI’s very own financial manager, Franck Randimby, embarked upon an epic 110km challenge on Nosy Be with his dojo students. Franck and his students walked 110km around Nosy Be, with the journey lasting two and a half days. Franck is the owner of...

MRCI Volunteer Well-Point Fundraiser Brings Clean Water to AmpoagnaEvery so often, MRCI receives that exceptional volunteer who is passionately dedicated to making a real difference in Madagascar. Tim is one of those volunteers. After his time on...

Our volunteer conservation efforts during Madagascar’s wet season faced major setbacks this past week. A tropical storm passed over, which made way for an unusual week. Due to poor visibility and high swells our marine volunteers were unable to...