Fountain of Hope

Fountain of Hope Children’s Home is a registered Canadian charity and non-governmental organization in Patsankhondo village Mitundu, Lilongwe, Malawi (registration number TR/INC: 4332). We provide hope, care, love and support to orphans, widows and people living with HIV and AIDS. Our staff, local volunteers and children welcome visitors.

We’re in need of volunteers with a variety of backgrounds: medical, teaching, music, sport, painting, gardening and construction. If you have a desire to help, we likely have a job for you.

At this time, there is no housing available at Fountain of Hope for volunteers. Volunteers stay in accommodations in nearby Lilongwe, an hour’s drive from Mitundu. Fountain of Hope staff can pick you up at the airport and deliver you to your accommodations when you arrive, and provide transportation each day. You will find places to eat, Internet cafes and banking in Lilongwe. You should purchase and carry bottled water.

Half of our staff speak excellent English so if that’s your primary language, communication shouldn’t be a barrier. Before you arrive, all volunteers receive suggested packing lists, packing tips and a “serving with excellence” briefing to prepare for the experience.

Come!
We have organized volunteering expeditions through the year. Our first trip of 2010 is planned for April 8th – 22nd (tentative). We are also planning a late June – Early July and a late September – Early October trip in 2010. Check back for future updates on these trips. We are happy to tell you about possible itinerary options when you get in touch. Please contact us to learn more.

Cost
Average costs run $110CDN/day per traveller for meals, accomodations and ground transportation. Airfare is expected to run $2700CDN – $3200CDN from Edmonton depending on the time of year.