About

The Spirit of Malala is a 50ft research and conservation vessel that travels around Northen Madagascar as part of MRCI’s Island Outreach Program. This boat was built in support of Malala Yousafzai, an incredibly courageous young girl, who stood up for the rights of all young women to receive equal educational opportunities. In so doing she almost lost her life. Malala is the youngest person to receive a  Nobel Prize and she continues to inspire and promote equal education for women globally. The meaning of Malala in Malagasy is “My Darling”.