The Miremby Foundation was born during a transformative journey in Madagascar when founder Bethany embarked on what was meant to be a one-year research trip. This adventure quickly grew into an 18-month experience, much of it spent in Sainte Luce, a stunning community in southeastern Madagascar.
THE BIRTH OF THE FOUNDATION
During her time in Sainte Luce, Bethany discovered a pressing need to support and protect local communities. The challenges were further compounded by the announcement of a mining project, which would displace the entire community, forcing families to leave their ancestral homes and search for new land. This also meant parts of the forest, vital for the environment and local livelihoods, would be destroyed. While the mine’s development could not be stopped, the Miremby Foundation was established to empower the people of Sainte Luce and ensure they had resources and support to navigate these changes.
OUR GROWING IMPACT ACROSS COMMUNITIES
1. Education Support in Antanitsara
The foundation has expanded its reach to Antanitsara, the village where co-founder Tsiraiky was born and raised. Here, we are focused on improving education access for local children. An ongoing project is renovating the village school and building additional classrooms to accommodate more year groups.
To support the current students, we’ve donated 400 copybooks and pens to every child attending the school. These efforts are helping to create a better learning environment and opportunities for the next generation.
2. Supporting Clarcine’s Education in Sainte Luce
In Sainte Luce, we are proud to support Clarcine, a bright and determined young student. After the passing of her father, her family struggled to afford her education. Through the Miremby Foundation, we currently provide £60 per month to cover her school fees, housing, and food costs while she studies in Mahatalaky.
We’ve also launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £2,500, which will cover her school fees, food, and accommodation for the next three years. This campaign ensures Clarcine has the stability and resources she needs to complete her education and build a better future.
3. Empowering Local Artisans in Fort Dauphin
In Fort Dauphin, the foundation has partnered with Hery, a talented local silversmith. Together, we’ve developed a unique jewellery-making experience for tourists. Much like the popular bracelet-making workshops in Bali, visitors to Fort Dauphin can now create their own handmade silver bracelets under Hery’s expert guidance.
This experience not only provides visitors with a meaningful souvenir but also helps to promote Hery’s craft and bring additional income to his family and the local economy.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Miremby Foundation is committed to making a lasting difference in Madagascar. Our work goes beyond tourism—we’re here to support long-term, community-led change. By investing in education, empowering local artisans, and strengthening communities, we aim to create sustainable opportunities that not only benefit people today, but also preserve Madagascar’s unique cultural heritage for generations to come.
We’re just getting started. Through the Foundation, we’re working towards securing larger funding and building partnerships that will allow us to support even more community-driven projects across the island. Every trip booked with us helps fuel this mission—because a portion of the profit from each tour goes directly back into the initiatives we support.
Whether it’s rebuilding school roofs, helping students like Clarcine continue their education, or supporting artisans and eco-guides in remote villages, your journey with Miremby contributes to something much bigger.
With your help—and the help of future donors and funders—we’re building a stronger, more resilient Madagascar, one trip at a time.
