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Description
We are a nonprofit Organisation committed to the idea that sustainable community progress is more effective when power inside communities is activated. It activates this inside power by co-investing with communities to advance progress on their terms. our vision is to see a Malawi with vibrant and self-sustaining communities that harness their inherent strengths and assets to shape their destinies with resilience and innovation. We do this by unlocking the potential of local communities by investing in their ideas, strengthening their skills, and building lasting partnerships that facilitate sustainable development. We use local grant making, building community foundations, community capacity strengthening and research as strategies for achieving community transformation. We are leaders of locally led development and community foundations model in Malawi. We have 6 staff members, 3 male and 3 females, a vibrant board and conducive working space at the heart of the capital city. We conduct frequent travels to outskirts of town conducting site visits. We are located in Lilongwe, capital city of Malawi, which hosts people from across the country hence all traditional practices are closer. it is one hour to Lake Malawi with beautiful beaches.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Take part in site visits to see Malawi and enjoy local food, insights into culture practices, dances and beautiful scenery. We are located in Lilongwe, capital city of Malawi, which hosts people from across the country hence all traditional practices are closer. It is one hour to Lake Malawi Lake Malawi with beautiful beaches which travelers can enjoy. we also have Malawi traditional practices that are a great attraction to travelers. Depending on the number of travelers, we are able to pair travelers with staff members to ensure they enjoy fully as they live typical Malawi life. we will let travelers get immersed into our local culture, and tradition, eating local food and enjoying available traditions including visits to local weddings
Help
Technical capacity around data storage and management, monitoring and evaluation, website design and online presence, resource mobilization, and brand marketing. As a new and growing organisation, we would need to strengthen our capacity around these areas for our own growth and building of the brand.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chichewa, Chewa, Nyanja: Fluent
Accommodation
Family hosted accommodation and or close by self-catering guest houses depending of traveler preferences. Both will be for free. See attached pictures of rooms
The organization will take charge of all food requirements for the period of stay while evening meals will be provided by hosts
What else ...
Sight seeing, beach viewing, swimming in the lake , we have taxis and public minibuses for transport but we plan to arrange transport for travellers
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
