Lilongwe, Malawi- 2015 Lilongwe, Malawi

Malawi, Africa http://www.habitatni.co.uk/databaseImages/new_8458354__groupmalawi.jpg

Dates Depart Bermuda 21st July, arrive in Blantyre 22nd July, 2017 Sunday Orientation (23rd July) Monday commence build (24th July) Saturday half day build. Weekend trips planned. Second week build through Thursday (3rd August) Depart for R & R and Safari on Friday (4th August) 7th August to Blantyre 8th August arrive Bermuda

Malawi 2015 Day Itinerary : Dates: July 24-Aug 8, 2015 Affiliate: Malawi Day 1 – Friday - Departure Day   Day 2- Saturday - Arrival Day Group Pick up from the airport by a HFH representative Welcome Dinner at a restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel Day 3 – Sunday – Orientation Breakfast at the hotel Remaining team arrivals in the morning HFH orientation at the guesthouse Grocery shopping *If Sunday visit to local mall or craft market (possible) Travel to HFH project accompanied by a HFH representative Welcome and introductions on arrival at community Dinner at the hotel Day 4-8 - Monday- Friday - Typical work day Breakfast at Hotel every morning Workdays - From 8:00am to 4:00pm (with regular breaks) Lunch at the building site Free time after work to clean up and carry out team activities Evening Cultural Activities (vary based on what is available in each location)

Continued… Day 9 - Saturday - Half day Build Breakfast at Hotel Workday from 8:00 am to 12 noon Lunch at Hotel Engage in a cultural activity or free time (vary based on what is available in each location). Dinner Out Day 10 – Sunday – Breakfast at Hotel, Cultural Activities Attend service at a local church Lunch at Hotel Dinner at Hotel Day 11-13 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Typical work day Breakfast at the Hotel Workdays - From 8:00am to 4:00pm Lunch at the building site Free time after work to clean up and carry out team activities   Day 14 – Thursday - Farewell Farewell Celebration Ceremony includes cultural activity and lunch – From 10:00 am to 12.00 pm Travel back to Hotel Closing/de-brief dinner at restaurant with HFH representatives Afternoon Travel to R & R activity Day 15 - 17 - Friday – Sunday R & R activities Day 18 - Travel to airport and depart

Useful Information Temperatures in July will be in the 70 F range. Lows of 60 F and Highs of 80 F. Warm clothing for the evenings. Light/work clothing for work days. Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK) National Language: Chichewa Official Language: English Population of Mulanje: 20,000 (Malawi 17.3 million) Vaccinations- 6 weeks prior to departure: Measles; Tetanus; Hepatitus A; Typhoid; Malaria (Malarone tablets) Practice healthy eating and drinking Tourist Visa required for passport holders ($75). If transit South Africa then special permits for under 18, required.

Habitat for Humanity Malawi HFHM is a registered non-profit Christian housing organization affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International. HFH Malawi seeks to provide shelter as one way of eliminating poverty and improving the lives of orphans and other groups of people. The housing need in Malawi Poverty is prevalent in 4 out of 5 families (typical village huts is made from mud bricks with a dirt floor and glass thatched roof which needs frequent repair) The number of orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi has increased from 937,000 in 2001 to 1,400,000 in 2010, representing a 66 percent increase in less than a decade.  53% of the entire population live below the poverty line HFH Malawi provides new homes that are fully subsidized for orphans and other vulnerable groups of people. The houses are two, three or four roomed according to the family size. Habitat facts: Program started in 1986 In 2016 served 462 families Habitat has helped more than 10,000 families Habitat has hosted more than 2,000 volunteers (as of 2010) http://www.habitat.org/where-we-build/malawi

Budget $2,800 Airfare (international and domestic) Accommodation (including transportation in country and food and water during build) Donation to Habitat for materials R & R activity Visa fees Total per person: Sponsorships. Other Costs: Vaccinations (needed) – (price varies depending on what you need) Spending Money, including travel food. $2,800 $1,400 $ 900 $ 525 $ 75 $5,700

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