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Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership (GIVB)

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In 2010, Dr. Edward Louis, who has been working in Madagascar since 1998, established the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership (MBP), a Malagasy non governmental organization, as an extension of the innovative conservation projects throughout the country.....

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Why to Choose Us?

● Madagascar is the only place on Earth where lemurs exist in the wild, many of which are highly threatened. Volunteers actively contribute to the protection and monitoring of two critically endangered and one endangered lemur species central to our research programs.

● MBP volunteers are not in Madagascar as tourists, volunteers will acquire skills and work experience needed for behavioral studies, scientific data collection and personnel management.

● Grewcock Ihofa Vohitsara Bioreserve (GIVB) is nestled in the heart of Andasibe evergreen Rainforest offering volunteers an unparalleled wildlife and rainforest experience.

● Witness rare and endemic species, including chameleons, and countless other plants and animals found nowhere else since Madagascar has an exceptionally high endemism rate, with estimates ranging from 80% to over 90% for its biodiversity.

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– Breakfast will be served at 6 am, lunch between: 12 – 12h30 pm while dinner from 6 – 7 pm.

– You will generally finish your placement at around 4pm. Volunteers are free to the time that suits them for breakfast on weekends.

– You will follow social groups of lemurs during the first half of the program: forest walks to record lemur behavior, diet, home range, and movement… along with data collection of other wildlife

– You will contribute to habitat restoration activities on second half, along with intensive english class sessions. You can also be involved in other activities during the program: sustainable agricultural practices, horticulture, cooking session, ecotourism support, outreach and art workshop.

– Ecolodges in wooden structures, including twin beds or normal sized bed, convenient direct interior access to shower, sink, and flushing toilet; solar power lights and powered plugs.

– Number of Volunteers: 7-8

– We serve three meals a day: which are usually rice-based, so be prepared for a repetitive diet!

– We have an open-fire kitchen and a dining hall “Antampom’ny Ala Resto” or “Top of the Forest Dining Hall” at GIVB.

– Our cooking staff can serve vegetarians options

€26 Euro per day.

BA or BS in the biological or environmental sciences.

For any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.

– Transportation to/from the airport
– Transportation between Antananarivo and GIVB
– Transportation in daily project on site
– Meals at GIVB and accommodations during the stay
– Logistical assistance with emergency transportation

– 90-day visa
– Airfare
– Traveler’s health insurance
– Vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis
– Hotel, food in Antananarivo (upon arrival and prior to your departure from Madagascar)
– Any additional personal equipment you may need

On weekend, volunteers can travel to Andasibe or Moramanga (major cities) or any other villages nearby for cultural exchange.

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In 2010, Dr. Edward Louis, who has been working in Madagascar since 1998, established the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership (MBP), a Malagasy non governmental organization, as an extension of the innovative conservation projects throughout the country.

MBP strives to protect local forests while sustainably raising the standard of living for thousands of people who are equally reliant upon the natural resources. We believe that everything is connected, or “Mampifandray ny tontolo” to achieve sustainability.

Through this volunteer program, MBP seeks to utilize conservation research, community, based conservation, education & outreach in order to:

– Partner with the local community in preserving the environment and in sustainable development.

– Serve as a catalyst in promoting local understanding of conservation needs while improving the standard of education.

– To create empowerment opportunities for the local community around our 4 MBP site, including Grewcock Ihofa Vohitsara Bioreserve (GIVB) Central eastern Madagascar.

– Breakfast will be served at 6 am, lunch between: 12 – 12h30 pm while dinner from 6 – 7 pm.

– You will generally finish your placement at around 4pm. Volunteers are free to the time that suits them for breakfast on weekends.

– You will follow social groups of lemurs during the first half of the program: forest walks to record lemur behavior, diet, home range, and movement… along with data collection of other wildlife

– You will contribute to habitat restoration activities on second half, along with intensive english class sessions. You can also be involved in other activities during the program: sustainable agricultural practices, horticulture, cooking session, ecotourism support, outreach and art workshop.

– Ecolodges in wooden structures, including twin beds or normal sized bed, convenient direct interior access to shower, sink, and flushing toilet; solar power lights and powered plugs.

– Number of Volunteers: 7-8

– We serve three meals a day: which are usually rice-based, so be prepared for a repetitive diet!

– We have an open-fire kitchen and a dining hall “Antampom’ny Ala Resto” or “Top of the Forest Dining Hall” at GIVB.

– Our cooking staff can serve vegetarians options

€26 Euro per day.

BA or BS in the biological or environmental sciences.

For any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.

– Transportation to/from the airport
– Transportation between Antananarivo and GIVB
– Transportation in daily project on site
– Meals at GIVB and accommodations during the stay
– Logistical assistance with emergency transportation

– 90-day visa
– Airfare
– Traveler’s health insurance
– Vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis
– Hotel, food in Antananarivo (upon arrival and prior to your departure from Madagascar)
– Any additional personal equipment you may need

On weekend, volunteers can travel to Andasibe or Moramanga (major cities) or any other villages nearby for cultural exchange.