Meet the 2023 Camp Fi Team!
After a 3-year break, Camp Fi is back, bigger, and better than ever! Learn more about the team contributing to a magical experience this year.
Would you like to join our staff in the future? Click the button below to express your interest, and we will let you know when opportunities arise.
Tongasoa Jefferson Julianot Rakotomalala
I am Jefferson, I love serving and contributing to community services and supporting the young students in life. I like challenges in life and take risks. I am so excited for this camp because I can't wait to share and serve the young students who lead them to be more responsible and have courage in their journey.
Nambinina Razafiarivony
I am Nambinina, call me Mbinina! I am specialized in Education Sciences. Energetic and reserved, I am keen on bringing peace to my world. I am a non-binary folks, part of LGBTQIA+. I am excited about Camp Fi to feel a sense of community and especially be with people that share the same values as me. Also, I am thrilled to do outdoor activities without being in a classroom for once. Moreover, I want to feel people's energy, learn something along the way and add value to my communities after the camp.
Mialy Caren Ramanantoanina
I am a 20-something passionate about storytelling, youth empowerment, sports and social justice ; and Camp Fi is a home away from home, where I feel a deep sense of belonging and comfort. I can't wait to immerse myself once again in all the wonder and opportunity it has to offer : connecting with people, exploring, reflecting and learning.
Océane Steffy RAMASIMANANA
Hello, my name is Océane. As a passionate Law and a Political Sciences student, It is inspiring for me to share my interest in education and civic engagement. At this summer camp, I will have the opportunity to not only share with other campers but also to learn from them through group discussions, hands-on activities and more. I am excited to spend my days immersed in workshops focused on topics such as human rights, environmental and social justices and community organizing but moreover, I am really pleased that camp will offer me the chance to meet new people from different backgrounds and walks of life. Camp Fihavanana is all about growth, both personally and collectively. And, in doing so, I am proud to contribute to a collective effort to make the world a better place, one small step at a time.
Bao Tohin'Ny Aina
Everyone in my surroundings call me "Bao"! It's a malagasy word that refers to a liana (the plant) also I guess I am called to link people and to link with people throughout my path. Love making new friends and learning new words in foreign languages. Love sharing goofy energies and moving on the rhythm. A social sciences student passionate about anthropology; an apprentice designer slowly learning to birth something worthy. Camp Fihavanana is my favorite place to be ! It's an everyday discovery and you can only learn to live through these camp days since experiences got to be the best teachers !
Rindra Loïc Rabemananjara
Hello there! I'm Rindra, a human being passionate about #Tech4Good and #mentalwellbeing. I've been privileged enough to participate in many life changing experiences that forged my beliefs and the way I do things. I wish to pay it forward! I believe #CampFi2023 is one of the right safe places to do so :) Let's have fun and grow together!
Alija Montes
Hi everyone! I’m Alija (they/them) and this is my second year working at Camp Fihavanana. To me, Fihavanana is finding family who you feel completely safe and free to be your fullest self. Every time I go to camp, I meet new people who teach me more about myself—I’m so excited to finally return to camp after 4 years!
Tanjona Nantenaina RAKOTOARISON
Allright, my name's Tanjona I'm nineteen now I'm from Moramanga and had my childhood there but at this moment I'm writing I'm studying at Ankatso University. I'm not from rich family and also not from poor family, I mean in the middle, so I must study hard and achieve the goal that I hope so. I need some experiences, then, that's why I'm excited for #CampFi2023.
Feno Toky Nomenjanahary
My name is Toky i am a photographer/videographer. i am excited for #CampFi2023 because i would like to share my knowledge that Camp Fi offered me.
Ranja Hariman
If not now, then when? It's time to take up space, bring the light to the World and make a change because the brightest star of the universe exists inside of me and you.
Mialy Razafintsalama
I am Mialy, I am a photographer and sometimes a Social Media Coordinator. I like the outdoors and a good food. I'm always up for some challenges. I am very excited for #CampFi2023 because I want to participate in making differences in the youth lives.
Manda Aron'Ny Aina Rakotoandriana
I am a young malagasy who still believe that there is still a chance for the youth malagasy to help their country in some ways or other, to create a better community. And i am certainly sure that activities such as we can see at Camp Fi are one of the best ways to help them. So i want be a part of the Camp Fi staff to share with the young malagasy people my vision and my love for this country.
Tsiky Ny Aina
Hey CampFi, I’m Tsiky. I’m 23. I’m actually searching for good new adventures and that’s why I apply for CampFi. At this stage of age, I need to discuss with and learn more about young people as myself who are trying to do their best to fight for their choices of life, it may concerned their studies, their careers, their hobbies, just how are they doing to manage with all of it in this time we live in? I find that Malagasy youth need to be encouraged to the fullest to dream big and to concretise, no matter what, no matter where, no matter who. That’s why I always prioritise sharing sessions with youth. In my opinion, authenticity has always been a strength and I’m always claiming for loyality, courage, audacity and liberty. ‘Loving thrilling activities, I’ll do my best in the camp to be one of the most daring. A real gryffindor character! Haha.
Henintsoa Andrianjatovo
My name is Henintsoa, I am passionate about culture, language, human development, and inclusion of marginalized communities. I am excited to share this journey with all the participants of Camp Fihavanana 2023 to contribute to the improvement of my community, here in Madagascar.
Fenitra Ny Aratra RAKOTOARISON
My name is Fenitra and I am a creative person with a little bit of shyness and sense of humor, who is fascinated by videography, and everything related to this like photography, and editing. One of the things that I am so excited about is having new experiences with new people, just having fun and creating new memories. Also, it will be my first camp ever and I hope it would not be the last.
Sophie Connot
Hi there! I’m Sophie, and I’m one of the co-founders of Camp Fihavanana. I love to make things, take photos, cook, and dream big. I feel so lucky to contribute to the incredible magic Camp Fi creates, and I would love to tell you all about it!
Laura Patterson
Hi! I am Laura. I am one of the co-founders of Camp Fi and so lucky to be a part of this awesome team. I love creative experiential learning, intentional leadership programming, and sports! I live on what is now called Louisville, KY : stolen land of the of the East Cherokee, Osage, and Shawnee Nations. I work as a personal trainer and lacrosse coach. I love fun & games, the color pink, and glitter. 💖🎉💌‼️🌊
Jessica Razanadrakoto
Hello! I’m Jessica, one of the co-founders of Camp Fihavanana. I was born and raised in Madagascar until I was 14 and moved to Seattle, WA to pursue my dreams about education. My passion includes community development, hiking and biking. Today I call Moramanga, Madagascar my home. Camp Fihavanana is a place for me to dream of a better and more social justice oriented Madagascar 🇲🇬