Malawi is an incredibly poor country. It is estimated that up to seven million people, from a population of 12 million, may be on the edge of famine. Even with these problems though, the country still claims to be the 'Warm heart of Africa'. For once, the hype is true. These amazing people are some of the most welcoming you will ever meet.
Quest have joined forces with the Malawian and UK charity The Joshua Orphan Care Trust to help improve the lives of thousands of Malawian children. The Joshua Orphan Care Trust is based just outside of Blantyre, in the Pen Sulo district.
Joshua was initially set up four years ago and aimed to help provide feeding stations and maize for the local orphans. Originally the plans were to help three villages, although due to demand this has now expanded to nine. The Joshua Trust helps to fund the building of community centres and classrooms in each of the villages and also provides maize meal to feed the orphans and vulnerable children, which can number over 100 in one village alone. Currently, these orphans rely on community support and help from relatives, which is an enormous burden on these already struggling families.
Skills required: TEFL as a minimum
From £2,150 + £600 donation to the Joshua Orphan Care Trust
Includes all food, accommodation, airport transfers, pre-departure training, in-country support.