The project
The Construction and Renovation project aims to build and renovate buildings that are important for the growth and development of the small local communities in Nosy Be. You will get an opportunity to work alongside the local people on renovating, building and beautifying schools and community centres, public libraries and playgrounds. Your creative talents will contribute to a more aesthetic environment for the local community and improve the surroundings of the marginalized and underprivileged sections of the island’s communities. Working together with a local coordinator who will guide you and train you, you will join the local families and other participants in laying bricks, doing carpentry, painting, water proofing, laying tiles, landscaping/gardening and improving the community’s hygienic and sanitation facilities.
Explore this beautiful island nation while adding value to the quality of life of the local adults and children through construction and renovation.
The location
Madagascar is one of the last major landmasses on Earth to be colonized by humans and it a rich and colourful country which has a unique ecosystem. The island’s separation from Africa due to a cataclysmic earthquake has allowed it to undergo different evolutionary processes allowing many life forms to change little if at all over the course of millions of years. The first settlers found plentiful resources of food when they first arrived on the island, as well as almost no predators and an abundance of wildlife.
The dense rainforests are the natural habitat of over 100 exotic species of animals found nowhere else on Earth including lemurs, dwarf hippos, giant tortoises, ten-feet tall elephant birds and many more. Madagascar’s first inhabitants were settlers from Indonesia, Arab and Persian traders and migrants from Africa who arrived at different times and although they lived in tribes, avoided segregation. Thanks to their coexistence and fusion, Madagascar has a beautiful and remarkably uniform society the result of a unique synthesis of race, language, religion, and traditions.
Typical day
Details on Arrival
Free-time activities
Snorkling
Zoo
Program Requirements
Have a cheerful disposition and be friendly & polite with local villagers.
Have clear plans and be able to organize the daily program with our coordinators.
Be a team member and be cooperative with local coordinators and other participants.
Included Services
Before your journey
On-site services
- food
- accommodation
- airport pickup (from Nosy Be)
- orientation
- in-country support
- project activities
We will pick you up from Nosy Be airport, which you can get to from Antananarivo International Airport. You need to arrive on the Sunday before your start date (each Monday) to be picked up from the airport. If you need to arrive earlier or later, additional fees will apply. Check with us before booking any flights.
You will be staying in single-gender shared rooms which accommodate 4-6 people. There is a private bathroom and hot showers. Bed linens are provided however, you need to bring your own towels. The rooms are lockable and there are safety boxes available for any valuables you would like to keep stored.
In the centre you can relax in the mini library, the dining room and lounge area as well as the beautiful garden where you can interact with the other participants. There is WiFi available throughout the centre though it may be slow at times.
A refrigerator is available for you to store food and beverages if you wish.
Many ATMs are available in and around Hell-Ville. There are hospitals and pharmacies nearby.
Three meals a day on the weekdays and two meals on the weekends are provided. The food is a mix of Western and Malagasy dishes mainly including vegetarian dishes such as rice and vegetables. About twice a week there will be chicken served. There are local restaurants which you can explore or you can use the kitchen facilities to prepare food by yourself. Supermarkets are located around the project centre and are easily accessible.
Program Fees
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