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, the terrain can be challenging, often requiring people to cross barnacle-covered rocks and climb steep jungle routes.

Travelling to and from work with daily supplies and equipment can be difficult, especially during high tide. Add the rainy season into the mix and certain routes can become nearly impassable.

MRCI’s construction program has long aimed to support the local community by building a safe path over the dangerous route bordering our camp. This important project has now been approved, budgeted, and is well underway.

Our construction crew has worked tirelessly alongside local builders — mixing cement by hand, creating architectural plans, moving large rocks, and working right through to sundown. Due to the scale of this project, completion will take time, but significant progress has already been made.

Thank you to our construction team and all the volunteers who took time away from their designated programs to help build the first section of this new path!

Read more about our Community Development Program