Madagascar's Conservation Research Programme
Aktions-Bereich: Natur-und Umweltschutz
Projekt und Rolle der Freiwilligen
Our work focuses on the Anosy region in southeastern Madagascar. Our headquarters are located in the regional capital, Fort Dauphin, and the conservation programme is based in Sainte Luce, a coastal area one to two hours’ drive north of Fort Dauphin.
This beautiful coastal landscape consists of five villages surrounded by some of the last remaining fragments of littoral (coastal) forest and wetlands. Very little biodiversity research has been carried out in this area to date, yet it is under significant threat from local mining activities. In response, the team works closely with village communities to raise awareness about the impacts of mining and to develop strategies together to reduce its negative effects. The research findings feed directly into conservation planning and play a crucial role in protecting species before they are lost forever.
Volunteers experience the world from a new perspective and gain not only practical conservation skills but also a deeper understanding of Malagasy culture. Life in Madagascar can be challenging, so it is important to be open-minded and adaptable. Even when the experience is not easy, it is always meaningful and rewarding.
By taking part in cutting-edge conservation research in a region of exceptional biodiversity and endemism, volunteers gain an unparalleled insight into real-world conservation work. The range of projects running at the same time allows participants to gain experience with a wide variety of techniques and approaches. Volunteers also learn from Malagasy guides, who share their extensive knowledge of local wildlife and plants.
In addition, quarterly afternoon sessions are organised for local children, where they learn about the importance of their natural environment through activities and lessons linked to current conservation research projects.
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Our Vision: A thriving, healthy, and sustainable Madagascar.
Our Mission: Working together to build community and environmental resilience in southeast Madagascar.
Our Strategic Aim: To build community and environmental resilience through community-driven social development and conservation initiatives, ensuring improved outcomes are sustained and communities can withstand future shocks. This work will be concentrated in our core programme areas of Community Health, Education Infrastructure, Rural Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Environmental Conservation.For 25 years we have worked with the local communities in the littoral forests of Sainte Luce (south-east Madagascar), studying and protecting the incredible biodiversity it has to offer.Over this time, we have welcomed over 1,000 volunteers from across the world to come join us and discover the unique diversity that these threatened forest fragments and surrounding habitats support.While working alongside our expert research team, volunteers will directly contribute to projects across our whole conservation research programme. From lemur and herpetofauna surveys, to palms microhabitats and seed collecting, and so much more! Volunteers will gain hands-on research and data collection skills, while being immersed in the flora and fauna south-east Madagascar has to offer.No previous experience or skills in conservation is required to volunteer, we just ask that you have a passion for the environment, an open-mind, and a sense of adventure!
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Projekt-Steckbrief
Maximum: 8 Wochen/2 Monate
2 Wochen: 795 €
4 Wochen/1 Monat: 1395 €
8 Wochen/2 Monate: 2195 €
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