May 24, 2018
Welcome to Madagascar, Kenneth!
Introducing our newest Volunteer, Kenneth! Hello, my name is Kenneth! Originally from the Houston, Texas, I am currently a student in the Europe-Africa program at the Paris Institute of Political Studies where I study Politics and Government. I believe that conservation and environmental issues are always community issues. By volunteering with MBP, I am hoping to learn directly in the region I study how public actors cooperate with local communities in order to achieve goals
May 24, 2018
Meet our Newest Volunteer!
Introducing our newest Volunteer, Pascal Hi there! I am Pascal, 24 years old and from Germany! If you are reading this, then I probably just finished my bachelor in sports science. In late 2018 I am likely to start studying environmental sciences with a specialization in forest management back in Germany. I am passionate for exercising and teaching all kinds of sports, for philosophy, reading, (playing) music and being outside in nature. I am looking forward
April 17, 2018
Superstar Volunteer
Everyone Meet Edyta! Everyone meet new volunteer, Edyta! Originally from Poland, Edyta has traveled ALL the WAY from Sweden to help us out! We are very fortunate to have her help us out, especially in a time like now, when we are short on volunteers. Edyta is very interested in biodiversity and can’t wait to learn about our large-scale reforestation project in Kianjavato. Her motivation and determination are exactly what the MBP needs and we are thrilled
March 8, 2018
Honoring Madagascar’s Women
ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, WE’D LIKE TO SPOTLIGHT ON FARA! Fara is the head Assistant at MBP’s Antaretra Nursery and she has been employed with the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership for over a year and a half. As a Nursery Assistant Fara tends to all of the Nurseries daily needs. Fara’s responsibilities are important and without her daily upkeeping, it merely wouldn’t exist. Her role is essential to our reforestation program and plays a major part in restoring
February 12, 2018
Call Me Ishmael
Hello. My name is Joshua. You can call me Josh. Or not. This is an electronic message that will be put on a website, or not, who’s to know. I will type and send this to another who may or may not post this. Like Schroedinger’s Cat, I just don’t know, but I digress. I am from Calmar, Iowa, United States of America. If you’re from Calmar, although it is spelled c-a-l-m-a-r, we pronounce it
January 19, 2018
Introducing new volunteer, Maria!
Welcome Maria!Hello! My name is Maria and I am from Poland where I studied Archeology and Middle East Culture. During summer normally I work as a tour guide while in winter time I volunteer abroad for animal organizations. In the future I would like to be more involved in conservation work and contribute to animal care as well. For me being in Madagascar and getting experience in field work as research assistant with MBP is





