Author: Wendy Bailey – MRCI Author

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taking a taxi-brousse across madagascar

As you might have noticed yourself, if you have done some research, you can find plenty of horrible stories from people about taking a taxi-brousse in Madagascar. It is not always like that! For us, taking the taxi-brousse from Antananarivo (Tana),...
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Volunteers Build A Path To Help The Community

One of the coolest things about Nosy Komba is the absence of motorised vehicles. While this creates some of the quietest and most peaceful stargazing nights, it also means that locals must travel everywhere on foot. Although there are some paths,...

MRCI Establishes A First Of Its Kind Agroforest On Nosy Komba

Agroforest on Nosy Komba: Agreements Between MRCI and Malagasy Leaders Forge a Greener Future In a groundbreaking development, MRCI has concluded an agreement with the village of Ampasinomby to establish the first agroforest on Nosy Komba. As part...
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Achievements

Construction Our current project is the construction of a School in village of Ampoagna Renovated a day care center for intellectually disabled children on Nosy Be (March 2023) In collaboration with Tim Kohlbecher and the Leo Club Charity, we...
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Commendations

Letter from the President of Marodoka Village, Ambanoro, Nosy Be Letter from Maradoka President (PDF) Letter from the Chief of Ampangorina Village, Nosy Komba National Oceanographic Research Centre of...
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Partners in Conservation

Signing of the contract between MRCI & the Malagasy Government: Professor Jean Maharavo (former Director of Scientific Research at the Madagascar Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research), Claudine Ramiarison (current Director of...

About Madagascar & Nosy Be

Madagascar, including its northern island Nosy Be, is a haven for unique wildlife and extraordinary ecosystems. At 592,800 sq. km, Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest island. Its geographic isolation over the last 88 million years has allowed...
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Marine Conservation Program in Madagascar

Our Marine Conservation Program in Madagascar offers volunteers a unique opportunity to contribute to ocean research and reef restoration while exploring the rich marine biodiversity of Nosy Komba. Run by the Madagascar Research and Conservation...