Toliara, Madagascar

Serving Students in Southwest Madagascar

Description: Do you love stories? Languages? Students? Help us impact students with stories from God’s Word in Madagascar! You’ll serve alongside a local team, teach English, learn some Malagasy and improve your French, and experience God through the diverse tribes of Madagascar. Your team will contribute to long-term work and participate in:

  • weekly English clubs at an English center and the public university
  • weekly Malagasy lessons (or possibility of French lessons if students already have a background in French)
  • rural trips to visit remote villages
  • youth and children’s activities at three local Malagasy Baptist churches
  • weekly prayer time with mission-minded local church members
  • firsthand look at oral Bible story-crafting project for people groups without completed translated Scripture
  • day-to-day missionary life with a missionary family
  • day trips to fun locations (beach, baobab park, cave)

Location: Toliara, Madagascar

Capacity: 4 team members

Are you…

  • Social? You only have a little bit of time to make an impact!
  • A learner? There is much to see and learn. Come ready!

Your Fundraising Amount: $2,950

Additional Costs: Students are responsible for travel to/from the airport, baggage fees, meals/snacks in addition to what’s included in the project, and any personal souvenirs or gifts purchased.

BCMGO Missionary Eligibility Requirements:

  • 18-24 years of age at the time of service.
  • Must attend the required training weekend in Winnsboro, SC on March 27-28, 2026.
  • A mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ with a clear testimony and a willingness to verbally share the Gospel.
  • An active member of a local SC Southern Baptist Church and/or an active member of a SC BCM group on their campus.
  • Supportive and affirming of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
  • Willing to serve without compensation and to raise prayer and financial supporters to serve.