One week ago, I was in Johannesburg frantically searching for my connecting flight to New York. I was easily distracted, of course, by numerous milkshake and food kiosks, but I managed to find it on time. Fellow passengers snickered at me as I walked by since I was sporting a traditional Malagasy straw hat with a plastic chameleon strung to it; a gift given to me by the other volunteers when I left KAFS. I … Read More

Exit Blog from MBP Volunteer, Jannet Going to Madagascar I was ready for an adventure, but not quite sure what kind of journey I was embarking on. I knew I loved the natural world, but would diving into the rainforest for 6 months make me do a complete 360 and end up absolutely hating my career path? Well nonetheless, there was only one way to find out and boy did I find out more about … Read More

We are pleased to announce MBP’s graduate student, Christophe, completed his presentation and received his doctorate on September 30, 2014. His Jury attributed to him a “Mention Très Honorable Avec Félicitation du Jury”, one of the highest honors. Through the representing MBP team, Christophe passed along his full recognition and gratitude to Dr. Louis, the MBP field team, and staff for the materials, financial and technical support provide for his to achieve his goal.   … Read More