Our staff consists of dedicated individuals from around the world who believe in youth development and the power of Fihavanana. They are dynamic leaders in their own communities, serving as skilled coaches, facilitators, and talented artists.

Want to join our staff? Click below to be contacted when we have open opportunities.


Our Founders

Our founders met in 2015 on a Semester at Sea voyage, and competed as a team for the Resolution Project Social Venture Challenge. Jessica Razanadrakoto recruited Laura Patterson and Sophie Connot to support her vision for transforming the lives of Malagasy youth through sports and leadership development. Together, they created Camp Fihavanana — a summer camp program that would challenge traditional forms of education to equip students with the skills they need to become courageous leaders in their own communities. After winning seed funding and support, they launched the first Camp Fihavanana program in 2017.

20180812-_MADA22359.jpg