09/08/2026
TALY Corps - Cohort 7
A shout-out to our amazing returning partner, the Lemur Conservation Network (LCN), whose support is enabling this cohort to serve four remote schools near Anja Reserve and Beza Mahafaly Special Reserve in southwestern Madagascar, across the Haute Matsiatra and Atsimo-Andrefana regions.
We are also excited to welcome our new partner, Photography Inspiring Children in Conservation (PICC). Through their support, the TALY Corps program will reach remote schools surrounding Masoala National Park in the Ambatosoa region.
Our team has been actively visiting schools and meeting with local communities to prepare for the program’s implementation. Collaboration is one of our core values, and we are deeply thankful to every partner who stands with us. By combining resources, sharing insights, planning jointly, and coordinating logistics, we can work more effectively and achieve stronger results.
✅ TALY Corps Cohort 7 received 112 applications from aspiring university students across 15 regions of Madagascar. After the initial screening process, 24 candidates have progressed to the next stage of recruitment. Selected volunteers will take part in intensive training before beginning their school placements in September.
🔴In Madagascar, 70% of public elementary school teachers are elected by the community; they often lack training, are poorly paid, and receive limited support. As a result, many children—especially in rural areas—leave elementary school without having acquired basic reading, writing, and math skills. 🟢TALY CORPS is a 9-month program launched in 2022 to strengthen teaching practices, improve student learning, and support teachers, particularly FRAM teachers, through structured training, mentoring, and practical follow-up. The program has been recognized and supported by the Ministry of National Education. TALY CORPS volunteers do not replace teachers. Instead, they work alongside them as facilitators to enhance teaching methods, improve student learning outcomes, and boost literacy skills.