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One of the secrets of our success is the backing of a group of patrons with unparalleled knowledge of international development, the environment, and Madagascar itself. Few organisations can be fortunate enough to be able to call upon the support and advice of such a prestigious and knowledgeable group, each with world-class expertise in one or more of the fields within which we work.
Rt. Honourable Lord Anderson of Swansea
Rt Hon Lord Anderson of Swansea was Labour MP for Monmouth from 1966 to 70, and Swansea East from 1974 to 2005. He was made a life peer in 2005 and throughout his career has remained deeply involved in international affairs, most recently as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee (1997-2005).
Hilary Bradt MBE
Hilary Bradt MBE has visited Madagascar around 30 times since her first trip in 1976, mainly as a tour leader. She lectures, broadcasts and writes about the joys and perils of travelling in Madagascar and other countries. She is also the founder of Bradt Travel Guides, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. Her Bradt Guide to Madagascar (co-authored by Daniel Austin) is now in its 13th edition. She was appointed MBE in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to the tourist industry and charity. She was made an Officer of the National Order of Madagascar in a special ceremony in Antananarivo 2018 for Services to Tourism in Madagascar.
Dr Lee Durrell MBE
Dr Lee Durrell is Honorary Director of the internationally renowned Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. A specialist in animal behaviour and communication, she researched her PhD on Madagascar in the early 1970s. As well as co-authoring a number of books with her husband Gerald Durrell she is an author in her own right. “State of the Ark” is a reference work on issues facing conservationists and methods of tackling environmental problems.
Dr Barbara and Dr Allan Prys-Williams
