Program Duration & Availability
Aims & Objectives
To renovate, build, and beautify the schools to create an aesthetic institution which will add value to the quality of education of the children. To nurture your latent talent towards creative usage of local resources in providing a better landscape for the local community.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
You will begin with a meeting with the coordinator, discussing what is required during your stay at the project. The focus is on light construction work and you will be expected to help paint the school buildings, make tables and chairs, construct and renovate the playground, make pathways, build toilets, repair the school wall and help build new classrooms. Construction and renovation work is available in more places when required in the local area.
Additional Requirements
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all participants arriving in Madagascar.
Participants below 18 should have parental consent and participants above 65 should have medical clearance to take part in this program.
Additional Equipment
No specific equipment required for this program.
Location
Nosy is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar’s largest and busiest tourist destination. It has an area of 320.02 square kilometres and its population was estimated at 73,010. Nosy Be means “big island” in the Malagasy language. The island was called Assada during the early colonial era of the 17th century. Here you’ll find volcanic lakes, lemurs, rum distilleries, Ylang Ylang plantations and breathtaking coral reefs that are practically begging to be explored. In May, come to experience the four-day Donia Music Festival. Perfectly located on the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia, Nosy-Be evokes feelings of discovery and adventure, the rich and endemic biodiversity will have begging for more. There are many spots that are perfect for ones who seek a golden opportunity to swim among turtles, stingrays or manta rays.
Accommodation & Food
In our centre, there is a dining room, a lounge area where you can hang out with fellow participants and a beautiful garden to relax. A balcony and large roof terrace is also available for you to spend some quality time. Furthermore, there is a refrigerator which you are welcome to use to store food and beverages.
Available Room Types
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Standard Room
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All meals included
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Yes *
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Free beverages
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Yes **
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Persons per room
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4 -6
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Wifi in public areas
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No
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Laundry facilities
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Yes ***
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Safety box
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No
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Lockable rooms
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Yes
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Hot shower
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No
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Private bathroom
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No
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Bed linen
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Yes
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Towels
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No
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Air conditioning
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No
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Fan
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Yes
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Mosquito protection
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Yes
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* Three meals per day during weekdays and two per day on weekends
** Water
*** At an additional fee
Food Arrangements
The meals are a mix of Western and Malagasy food, consisting mainly of vegetarian dishes including rice and vegetables. You can expect to have a chicken dish about twice a week. You can also use the kitchen facilities to cook for yourself or eat out at any of the local restaurants at your own expense.
Facilities
ATM – The closest ATM to the Centre is about 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation.
Supermarket – The closest local supermarket is around 15-20 minutes away by bus or Tuk-Tuk from the accommodation.
Mandatory Orientation Day
On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarise you with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your program will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.
Schedule
Welcome, introduction to Madagascar and the team, House rules, Dos and Don’ts, Code of Conduct and handling of documents
Introduction about the neighbourhood and prices for taxi, tuk-tuk etc.
Visit Ambatloka to get SIM Cards and visit the market area
Lunch
Malagasy Language lesson
Activities & Events
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
You can get sun-drenched all year-round, and Nosy Be is a paradise for aqua activities. Nosy Be offers you a variety of activities which you can engage in your free time. The golden beaches are the highlights of Nosy be where you can swim, snorkel or even if you want to just sit back and enjoy the sunshine. Some of the beaches are namely,
Palm Beach
Andilana Beach
Ambatoloaka Beach
Andilana Beach
Nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers certainly find happiness around Nosy Be. Diurnal and nocturnal endemic lemur species, unique bird species, reptiles or indigenous plants and animals can be spotted among these breathtaking landscapes during your Nosy-Be weekend getaways. Please note that in Madagascar, the cyclone season is from January until April
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations.
