July 2020

Over the past five years, they have worked with hundreds of teenagers in Madagascar and trained dozens of staff members from around the world. In light of COVID-19, they are currently hosting an online, virtual program.

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October 2019

I am inspired by and excited about the new generation of youth inspired by their time at Camp Fihavanana.

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Spring 2019

Inspired by Semester at Sea and a shared passion for sports and social change, three spring 2015 voyagers created a summer lacrosse camp in Madagascar.

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February 2018

So far, Camp Fihavanana has provided 40 Malagasy children with interactive sport, art and language activities to expand their self-awareness and encourage leadership.

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Summer 2016

The camp, named Fihavanana – a word that encompasses the Malagasy concept of kinship, friendship and goodwill between physical and spiritual beings – aims “to empower and develop Madagascar’s youth through interactive, immersive and hands-on activities.”

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April 2015

They designed a summer camp to fill those learning gaps through the interactive, applied activities of recreational sports, creative arts and leadership modules.

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