Three schools with which we work regularly in terms of delivering educational materials and environmental outreach, urgently require structural renovations before the wet season (and cyclones) begin in far north Madagascar. Even light rain enters the classrooms, causing much discomfort for the students and cancellation of classes. Heavy rains in January and February will inundate the classrooms with water. Wooden beams are rotting and termite-infested and at risk of falling and causing damage to students and teachers. The schools are situated in the remote coastal communities of Ampobofofo, Ambozobolokely and Ampondrahazo, renowned for their incredible marine biodiversity but with impoverished populations, living far from basic services such as healthcare, markets and other facilities. Over 90% of families rely only on fishing or farming to sustain their families, earning less than $1 per day and are heavily impacted by natural disasters such as storms, cyclones and flooding. The government doesn't provide basic support in terms of furniture, books and other resources, let alone maintenance of the buildings. Parents and teachers will pitch in and carry out the renovations (new roofs, including adequate drainage and support beams), quotes have been sourced for all the materials, which will be brought by road from Antsiranana, the nearest urban centre, located between a half day and full day's drive from these communities. My Malagasy friends will be coordinating the procurement, delivery and support in ensuring the building is done as quickly as possible and cost-effectively. No salaries are charged, just food and transport provided.