In the village of Ampahantany you can find the local school house. In 1994 this school building, including most of the books, were completely destroyed by two heavy cyclones.
Following a visit by a German embassy official who was a guest at Bushhouse in 1996, the German Government granted financial assistance of DM 15.000 (7700€). Unaided by the Madagascar Education Ministry, Bushhouse engaged the local community in reconstruction, planning and further fund raising.
Today the school has 200 students and one teacher that are always happy to meet and exchange cultural experiences with visitors of Bushhouse. Talk to the teacher and students, and perhaps even join a class to improve your Malagasy language skills. Bushhouse will transfer you by boat for 6€ but you can also walk along the lakes to reach that beautiful village (1h). Please do not distribute any gifts, sweets, clothes … during your visit! We organise and collect all gifts at our place to avoid to spoil the local community in a unsresponsible way!
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