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About Peace Corps in Madagascar
Volunteers in Madagascar work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Agriculture, Education, and Health sectors. During their service in Madagascar, Volunteers learn to speak standard Malagasy, as well as Malagasy dialects, including Antakarana, Antandroy, Antemoro, Antanosy, Betsileo, Betsimisaraka, and Sakalava Boina.
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About Madagascar
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Living Conditions in Madagascar
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Packing Guidance for Madagascar
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Stories From Madagascar
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Projects in Madagascar
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Peace Corps Madagascar is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Madagascar
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Photo gallery
A group of teachers listen to Volunteer Michael during a four-day English teacher training workshop.
Celebrating International Women's Day in Madagascar.
A Volunteer demonstrates how to use a mosquito net to prevent malaria in Madagascar.
Two young "malaria fighters" (in red) show other Malagasy community members how to use a net to prevent malaria.
A Volunteer travels with local health workers to distribute polio vaccines to children.
Grassroot Soccer, facilitated by Lydia, a Volunteer, and her counterpart, uses the language and power of soccer to educate Malagasy youth about HIV/AIDS.
Community health workers celebrate International Women's Day in a garden that is part of a clinic in Madagascar.
A Volunteer gives a presentation in Madagascar.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Hewan P.
Madagascar
High School English Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"My goal with my students is to build a safe environment where they know mistakes are okay and will never be judged … I want to show them that I make mistakes every day, and that it's a great way to learn, especially in a new language."
Read about Hewan's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Nada M.
Madagascar
Community Health Advisor
Peace Corps Volunteer
""... I love to share meals with my friends and host family. I sometimes cook typical American meals while my neighbor will cook Malagasy meals. ""
Read about Nada's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Julia L.
Madagascar
Community Health Advisor
Peace Corps Volunteer
"In Madagascar, when you walk down the street everyone says hello, invites you into their home, and wants to converse. My community has been extremely welcoming from day one, and I am blessed with their kindness and openness."
Read about Julia's experience
