01 - Education
The educational project
Combine an enriched curriculum with active, inclusive teaching methods. Develop knowledge, independence and cooperation while respecting each child’s pace and wellbeing.
The Vanona project · Madagascar
A school for tomorrow’s eco-citizens
A school offering a different way to learn, where a connection to the land and cooperation help children and families grow.
The Vanona project
Education, the land and the community
The Terra Colibris association is preparing Vanona, a school project in Madagascar based on education, a connection with the land and cooperation with families. Academic learning, gardening and family support are designed as parts of a single project.
The project in detailThe three pillars of Vanona
02 - The land
A connection with the land
Use the permaculture garden and the environment as places to learn. Grow food, observe and understand how resources are used to connect knowledge with everyday life and supply the school canteen.
03 - Community
Parents and the community
Involve parents in school life, support families and share skills. Build lasting relationships with residents and local stakeholders.
Our association
The role of Terra Colibris
Terra Colibris is a French association responsible for designing and preparing Vanona. Its members bring experience in education, project coordination and management. Current work involves finding a partner community in Madagascar, developing the educational project and preparing to secure the resources needed to deliver it.
Learn more about Terra ColibrisProject status
A location and local partners to identify
Vanona is in its preparation phase. We are looking for a partner community in Madagascar to develop a project grounded in local needs. The school’s location remains to be defined. We welcome partnership proposals from associations, local authorities, educational institutions, businesses and other organisations in Madagascar and internationally.
Find a partner community
Meet communities in Madagascar and identify their educational needs.
Define the conditions for delivery
Choose a location and develop the educational project with local stakeholders.
Prepare for opening
Assemble a team, establish a budget and seek the funding needed.
Contact
Find out more or offer a contribution
For questions about Vanona, partnership proposals or skills you would like to share, please write to the association.