Our students are amazing. On the whole, their willingness to learn and appetite for education is quite inspiring to see in action, and we had front-row seats. Each MADATrek team member was tasked with official classroom duties while in country, reflective of their specific skill-set and expertise. Kate and Sarah were proficient in artistry, including […]
Day: 1 June 2020
Let’s Celebrate
Milestones are worth celebrating. Last year, we saw our first Grade 12 students at the Anosibe Community and Learning Centre (CLC) complete 12 years of schooling and successfully pass the Baccalaureate national exam. We were ready to party and booked our tickets with building anticipation. The day was set, the plans were made and staff […]
A City in Lock-Down
On 21st March 2020, Madagascar reported its first three cases of COVID-19. Declared a ‘State of Health Emergency’ two days later, Antananarivo was placed in lock-down with strict restrictions implemented to deal with the spread of the virus. Schools, including our CLCs, were also closed at this time. One containment measure allowed for only grocery […]