Volunteering in Madagascar

Tojo was born in Toliara, Madagascar and has lived and worked all over the world for more than 20 years. He has a Masters degree in Development Studies from the Institute of Development Studies at Sussex University, specialising in global health (nutrition and WASH). Before joining Projects Abroad Madagascar in 2016, he was a content manager for a newspaper/magazine company called Circle Yemen in Sana’a. He also did some consulting in development with UNICEF Yemen and the French Red Cross. He enjoys a good political discussion, travelling, watching movies and playing with his four-year-old son.

Todisoa was born in Andasibe, Madagascar and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture-Ecotourism Management from Laulanie Green University. She worked as volunteer coordinator at Dodwel Trust and as the head of ecotourism at Mitsinjo Organisation for six years before joining Projects Abroad. During her free time, she enjoys dancing and listening to music.

Rafidi Malala was born in Antananarivo, Madagascar. He has been working with Projects Abroad on the Care and Teaching projects since November 2015. He later moved to Conservation as he was a tourist guide for the National Park in Andasibe for 10 years. He is a specialist in wildlife, biodiversity, lemurs, birds, indigenous plants, amphibians and reptiles. He likes to joke around and enjoys learning about other cultures around the world.

Christelle joined Projects Abroad as a Volunteer Advisor in September 2013. Previously, she enjoyed teaching French to children and worked for many years as a Personal Assistant. She studied English Literature and Languages at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Christelle is from France but has also lived in England and in the United States. In her free time, she likes spending time with her family, painting, dancing and hiking.