In partnership with Friends of Mulanje Orphans Community Orphan
Care
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A little about Malawi Malawi is located in southeast Africa. It
is bordered by Zamia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast,
and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is
separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Malawi has
an estimated population of 16,777,547. Its capital is Lilongwe,
which is also Malawi's largest city; the second largest is Blantyre
and the third is Mzuzu.
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An introduction to the project Local partner organisation
Friends of Mulanje Orphans (FOMO) FOMO was established in 2000 to
aid Orphans in Mulanje, a district of Malawi, Africa This
organisation is also UK based From small beginnings FOMO has grown
and now looks after over 5000 children through a network of 13
centres covering over 85 villages in Mulanje district of
Malawi.
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Mulanje Mulanje is a town in the Southern Region, close to the
border of Mozambique. Mulanje is the headquarters of the Mulanje
Mountain Conservation Trust The small town of Mulanje is the center
of Malawi's tea growing industry.
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What will you be doing? There are a wide range of projects
available with FOMO These include Teaching; art, music and other
subjects Painting Construction Building Many others When the team
has been finalised we will decide a project based on the strengths
and skills of the team and work towards a fundraising target that
will be beneficial to the project. FOMO have suggested that once a
team is selected we decide s departure date. It is recommended that
the minimum project length will be around 3 - 4 weeks as more can
be achieved during this time
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Where will you be staying ? You will be staying at one of FOMOS
centres These are basic accommodations which consist of bedrooms,
bathroom and a lounge which accommodate up to 12 people There is no
kitchen attached directly to the accommodation however it is
recommended that a cook is employed throughout the stay which
allows the volunteers to learn how to cook local foods and provides
some local employment This will be the first time DARE has worked
alongside FOMO on this project so it is vital that we make a good
impression and assist them with the great work they have done so
far.
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Brief Cost overview Costs include Personal travel insurance
from 40 plus Immunizations and Malaria tablets see doctor Flights
In country transport Food and drink (local foods can be purchased
cheaply) Cook (if required) Fee towards accomadation
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What are the aims of this project? The aims of this project
will follow that of FOMO as they are the local partner organisation
AIM: The mission of FOMO is to provide and enhance the health,
education, shelter, and meet the basic human needs of all orphaned
and vulnerable children of Mulanje Objecives: To raise the
standards of, and provide continuity of care and education to all
Mulanjes orphaned children To integrate the orphaned children in
the local community by fostering or adoption. To raise awareness
about issues related to FOMOs activities. To enable FOMO Mulanje,
to be self-funding through business ventures.
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What are the benefits to the locals? Maintained and ran 13 FOMO
Centres Maintained the children feeding programme, 1.2 million
meals a year Maintained Health Care to the children most in need
These are just some of the achievements of FOMO which have
benefitted the health care, education and food security of the
locals. For more information on the work of FOMO visit their
website http://www.fomo.co.uk/http://www.fomo.co.uk/
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What are the benefits for the volunteers? This project will
allow volunteers to make a real impact in a developing country due
to the presence of a local partner organisation which provides
structured and achievable projects Not only will you help others
but you will also be immersed in another culture, meet new people
and have a life changing experience which give you a new and
broadened perspective (and probably make you want to do it again!)
You even have the opportunity to travel and see more of Malawi when
the project finishes so you can see the diversity of the country
and all the country has to offer
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Why Malawi? Malawi is a pilot project so you have the
opportunity to establish DARE in this country and gain an insight
into the culture of Malawi You will work with many inspirational
children and have the chance to make a real difference in their
lives FOMO have clearly made a significant impact on the lives of
people in Mulanje and now you can help them achieve much more.