Program Description

Azafady Conservation Programme Madagascar

Description: 

The Azafady Conservation Programme offers interns the chance to get involved in all aspects of conservation work in Madagascar; from Lemur Study to Reforestation Work, Environmental Education to Biodiversity Research - you’ll be an active member of a specialist team committed to preserving Madagascar’s threatened ecosystems.

Five reasons to intern with us!

Azafady is a UK registered charity and Malagasy NGO dedicated to working in response to local communities’ expressed needs to support the people and the ecosystems of southeast Madagascar.

The ongoing work of Azafady is made possible by the support of volunteers visiting the region. By volunteering with us, you will make a genuine contribution to local communities and their environment, in one of the most economically poor, but biologically rich places in the world.

Volunteers will gain an understanding of Azafady's holistic approach to conservation, whilst also developing the skills and practical experience invaluable to those interested in pursuing a biological or conservation based career.

The Azafady Conservation Programme gives you the unique opportunity to tailor your experience - volunteers can choose to combine modules or focus on one particular area of our conservation work, depending on your individual interests and needs. The Azafady Conservation Programme can be joined for 2 - 10 weeks all year round.

Interns on the Azafady Conservation Programme get to work alongside a team of like-minded volunteers, Malagasy guides and staff. Volunteers are also supported with their fundraising by the hands on help of the UK team.

Further Information
Age Group: 
18-21
Languages: 
English
French
Other
Subject Areas: 
Agriculture
African Studies
Animal Science
Applied Science
Biology
Botany
Conservation and Preservation
Development Studies
Ecology
Environmental Studies
Forestry
Geography
Horticulture
Humanities
Natural Sciences
Plant Sciences
Restoration and Conservation
Social Sciences
Sustainable Development
Veterinary Sciences
Zoology and Wildlife Sciences
Tropical Biology
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants travel to the program independently.

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Not long into the ten weeks I spent with Azafady in Ste.Luce I was already plans ways to get back and work with them again! I learnt so much about the extraordinary wildlife of the region. I gained valuable research skills and first-hand insight into the problems and opportunities surrounding the forest fragments and the local community. I love the dedicated Azafady staff, the wise local guides, the joyful children in the conservation class, and I miss them every day. Ste.Luce is a stunningly beautiful place where you'll find fascinating animals and plants everywhere you look (the tiny brookesia chameleons and the woolly lemurs that slept above our tents were my favourites!). It is a very poor area, and Azafady are doing wonders to help people deal with the challenges that poses. The programme offers volunteers a chance to really get involved in this work. I could happily live the rest of my life with such an enthusiastic team, in those perfectly simple basic living conditions (very well fed by amazing chefs!), being outside almost all the time in the fresh air and sunshine, doing work that really matters, in such an incredible place with such wonderful people.

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Submitted by Vony Variky on 05/02/2012
Reviewer's Bio:    Female    |   Age: 25-30    |   Dublin    |    Experienced Traveler    |    Trinity College, Dublin   
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The most amazing thing for me was being able to see lemurs every day. Living in the same area as lemurs and other fantastic animals was so cool, and to see how people live in the village was very eye-opening. I felt like I made a difference with my lemur observations, population and habitat studies. The people in the community were so wonderful, you could tell they really loved having us there, and the kids wanted to interact with us whenever they could. Even though we were "roughing it," things were pretty comfortable. I really enjoyed my time with Azafady working in the conservation programe, and I can not recommend it enough. Madagascar is an amazing place, and being able to help the animals and people there is very rewarding.

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Submitted by Cathy-October2010 on 05/01/2012
Reviewer's Bio:    Female    |   Age: 31-50    |   Minneapolis, MN    |    Pro Traveler    |    Minnesota   
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Lemur Venture

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I went on Azafady's Lemur Venture Program in the summer of 2008. It was an AMAZING experience, which immersed me in an interesting and different culture while also allowing me to learn an incredible amount about lemur conservation work in Madagascar. I enjoyed being exposed to other volunteers from many other countries, since I'm from the U.S., while also learning some Malagasy and getting to know our local guides.

The program brings you to both the city (Fort Dauphin) and more rural areas, and I think camping was a great way to do that. (Although, it did get cold at night, even in the summer!)

Doing lemur research was incredible. I was maybe 10 feet away from some of the most endangered animals on the planet, recording feeding habits and other things. We also did botanical counts and research on the folliage.

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Submitted by cdreibelbis on 05/01/2012
Reviewer's Bio:    Female    |   Age: 19-24    |   Arlington, VA    |    Pro Traveler    |    Princeton University   
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Program Info

Country: 
Madagascar
City(s): 
Fort Dauphin
Cost: 
Costs vary. See site for details.
Salary: 
Unpaid internship
Position Length: 
2-4 weeks
1-3 months

Program Photos

Lemur Conservation Program in Madagascar