Description

Experience the "warm heart of Africa" when you visit Malawi, a country of benevolent, friendly people, vast expanses of sun-drenched wildlife reserves and Rift Valley lakes and plains, including the eponymous Lake Malawi, with its abundance of tiny tropical fish and silky sanded beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. Integrate yourself into the community that you work with, and inspire the minds of the children of a deprived community whilst acquiring a wealth of teaching experience and new skills. Swim and scuba dive with a myriad of glittering cichlids in the sublime waters of the lake, then bask in the serene heat of the setting sun as you watch local fishermen cast their nets in the tranquil shallows.

Malawi's undeniable natural beauty belies the harsh reality of the daily struggle of many of its impoverished inhabitants. It is one of the poorest countries in the world and consequently it has one of the highest levels of infections of HIV/AIDS, and other deadly diseases, in the world. Lack of financial investment into education and health services results in an ever growing population of children who have been tragically orphaned and who are abandoned, living on the fringes of society. Join this project and make and help bring basic care and attention to these vulnerable children, whilst also promoting an education programme that will prove vital in the struggle to bring infection levels down. At the same time discover this delightful part of Africa where you can guarantee to find a wonderfully warm welcome, a wealth of exotic wildlife and the most incredible gap year experience that it is possible to have!

Highlights

* Help to fight the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS.
* Experience the "warm heart of Africa"!
* Make lifelong friends.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2,200

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on visas & equipment
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Food
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* Ground transfers to project
* Project orientation
* Project equipment
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989