Overview
About Volunteers Without Borders: Our vision and goal is to connect international volunteers with opportunities at the lowest cost possible that will provide them with the opportunity to give back to underdeveloped areas of the world that need all the help and support that they can get. Our mission is to recruit international volunteers and present them with international volunteer abroad opportunities to make a difference in developing countries in need. We offer program fees that are substantially lower than majority of other companies.
ISSUES FACING MALAWI : There are several challenges that this country faces and some of the most challenging ones are eradicating extreme poverty, extreme hunger, and high illiteracy rates. The country has failed to adopt new agricultural technologies, inadequate food storage, processing and utilization knowledge that result in food wastage, critical shortage of capacity and skills in many institutions that are involved in the delivery of development programs. Among other issues are inadequate knowledge and skills on household dietary diversification, economic empowerment to increase access to high nutritive value foods for varied and nutritious diet, and inadequate marketing infrastructure for rural communities, which limits poor farmers and communities from growing cash crops and engaging in meaningful economic empowerment activities.
HOW YOU CAN HELP : Getting involved with the local projects and community here in Malawi is what this placement is all about. This program is located in a very tranquil and breathtaking spot along Lake Malawi. It not only provides a stunning view of the surrounding lake and area but also opens up plenty of opportunities to take part in some incredible activities both on and off the lake as well as providing lots of new things to explore and get involved in on your down time. If you have a desire to make a significant impact in a local community, want to experience what Malawi has to offer and looking for a great opportunity that will dramatically change your life while providing you with lasting memories, then you certainly can’t go wrong joining one of our various programs we offer in Malawi.
PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers are required to pay a Registration Fee of $225 CAD, which will be added to the program fee.
Highlights
- The unique culture of Malawi is reflected in its arts, music, and dance, and visitors can immerse themselves in traditional festivals and ceremonies
- Malawi offers an abundance of opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers
- The most ideal time to travel to Malawi is during the winter season which is between May to October
