3. Lilongwe, Malawi- 2015
Lilongwe, Malawi

4. Malawi, Africa

5. 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

6. 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 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)

7. 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 – 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 pm
Travel back to Hotel
Closing/de-brief dinner at restaurant with HFH representatives
Afternoon Travel to R & R activity
Day Friday – Sunday R & R activities
Day 18 - Travel to airport and depart

9. 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.

10. 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)

11. 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 $
$5,700

12. Thank you!