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A volunteer with some technical Building experience could be our saviour near Blantyre, Malawi

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  • Description

    Description

    DESCRIPTION: This is a Permaculture Training Centre near Blantyre. Malawi
    We aim to inspire environmentally friendly living by demonstrating those methods which save costs and resources.
    We teach school children, women and youths the eco-methods of growing crops which save resources , and avoid expensive chemicals , so that they can avoid hunger. Their sleeping quarters need maintenance, and more accommodation needs to be built for the staff and students.

    This is on route to Mount Mulanje National Park , built on a pleasant green site by Nantipwihilli stream, and looking towards the mountains.
    We are a happy team of 15 Malawian staff, with international volunteers from South Africa, Germany, USA , India and UK . Martina our Team leader is a German citizen, long time resident in Malawi.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    • Volunteers will be fully integrated into Malawi culture and working side by side with our international Team on innovative eco- projects . This will transform the lives of women and children who learn the Permaculture techniques to avoid hunger, and enjoy better health .
    • Knowledge shared with our students and interns will shape young lives . Train youth how to build homes and shelter for their families.
    • There will also be opportunity to experience life in rural villages community projects, or visit famous Tea estates and golf at resorts with big game walking in the background.
    • Design and build a model eco-village for training school groups, through collaboration with experts on-line, and on-site.
    These are life changing experiences in Malawi , and will highlight an inspirational c.v .

  • Help

    Help

    DETAILS:
    A variety of challenges in building and maintenance ( carpentry, plumbing) will require solving every day. Trainee carpenters and youth interns will require supervision , and need to acquire skills for their livelihoods.
    More accommodation is planned for staff and students which must be suitable for the local climate, whilst also saving costs and resources. A mixture of conventional and traditional eco-building ( e.g rammed earth. grass thatch) , and upcycled materials (e.g wooden palate furniture) is planned.
    A charcoal kiln is due to be constructed in collaboration with Malawi University of Science and Technology
    We plan to build a model Eco-village. This will be a collaboration with international experts on-line and on-site.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Chichewa, Chewa, Nyanja: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Dormitory accommodation ( 6 male + 6 female) are comfortable cubicles ( see photos) . These have individual sleeping areas , and showers and toilets . There are communal lounge areas .


    Breakfast, lunch and supper are provided free of charge in the Bistro and bar.
    Cuisine is mostly vegetarian with some options.
    There are local markets nearby, and large supermarkets in Limbe (5 km) and Blantyre ( 20 km ).
    Airport pick up can be arranged. Lift to Limbe and Blantyre can be arranged with our staff. Minibuses can be caught on the main road ( 200 m)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Relax alongside our pool, and dine with other volunteers in Bistro and bar.
    Weekend events include Seasonal Fairs , Local Cuisine , Music of local performers, Permaculture subjects, Herbs and Medicines, Soaps and Fertilisers.
    Visit Mt Mulanje National Park with waterfalls and streams.
    Visit lake Malawi with the largest number of fresh water fish species in the world.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Site car park, and some space in the compound green area

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs and cats

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts three men seated in front of a window, with one playing a guitar and another holding a drum, surrounded by musical instruments and drinks.
The image depicts an above-ground pool with a mosaic patterned interior, surrounded by trees and a small building in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of approximately 20 people posing for a photo in a field, holding papers and plants, with a few palm trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a group of eight people standing outside, holding trays of baked goods, with a white building serving as the backdrop.
The image depicts a group of people standing in a grassy area, holding large buckets of vegetables, with trees and a brick wall in the background.
The image depicts a woman sitting on the ground with a baby, surrounded by a group of people, likely engaged in a community gathering or educational event.
The image shows a group of people working together to build a structure, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. The scene is set against a natural backdrop, with trees and greenery visible.
The image depicts a group of people gathered outside a building, with wooden pallets and crates scattered around them, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
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The image depicts a rustic room with stone walls, featuring two beds, a couch, and a coffee table, with a window on the right side, and a white mosquito net hanging from the ceiling.
The image depicts two women standing in front of a hut, with one woman wearing a hat and the other wearing a scarf, both posing for the camera.
The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks, set against a vibrant pink sky at dusk.
A woman reads to a group of children sitting on the floor, with a wicker couch and colorful rug in a cozy room.
The image depicts a group of people, including children, working together to collect and process grass, likely for animal feed, in a rural setting with trees and a dirt road.

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