All Azafady's short-term programs, while mainly hard work, include a visit to Nahampona Reserve for an up-close-and-personal experience with several species of lemurs, and optional excursions to nearby attractions and rural markets. Because project sites vary, recreational opportunities will be different for each location however you will always be immersed in the unique Malagasy culture for the entire visit, will see real traditional rural musicians and dancers playing hand made instruments, and the extraordinary environment is always stunning, with exciting flora and fauna never far away. Currently Azafady has three short-term options:

Community Conservation Support (2 or 3 weeks)
Volunteers on this project will work alongside Azafady's sustainable livelihoods team implementing inventive ways to reduce pressure on forests while helping local people to live more sustainably. By assisting in the construction of "improved stoves" which use less firewood, volunteers will be helping to protect unique environments as well as helping to improve the health of village families. This is the ideal project for those looking for complete cultural immersion as it involves working closely with local people in rural communities in some of the most beautiful parts of south-east Madagascar.

Community Construction (2 or 3 weeks)
This project supports Azafady's award-winning Pioneer Madagascar program, building rural schools in isolated and beautiful Malagasy villages. This is the scheme for people looking for a fitness-building outdoors experience that really makes a difference to the lives of those less fortunate. You will join a group of like-minded volunteers, working alongside community members, camping in a stunning rural environment, engaging in hands-on construction of a 6 meter by 12 meter two-room, stone floored, tin roofed, wooden school house, equipped with tables and chairs, blackboard and shelving.

English Teaching (2 weeks)
This project presents an ideal opportunity for those looking to develop skills in the area of teaching English as a foreign language. You may already be TEFL qualified or completely new to teaching and keen to pursue it as a career. Alternatively, this project would suit fully qualified teachers who are looking to make worthwhile use of their skills outside of term time. Whatever your background, you will be involved in all aspects of e Azafady's established English teaching program; from lesson planning to delivering 8 full days teaching during the 2 week placement