Join a team of 16 women to contribute to and learn more about the lives of Malawian women and young people - Orbis Expeditions

Join a team of 16 women to contribute to
    and learn more about the lives of
Malawian women and young people . . .

This Expedition has 4 main experiences: skill sharing
with businesswomen, a visit to an entrepreneur's hub, an
  overnight homestay, and school student workshops.

 Along with your teammates - with whom you will very
 quickly form strong bonds - you will contribute to the
sustainable development of one of the poorest countries
        in the world, and leave with a wealth of
                  cultural learnings.

Kate and Dom Webb, who founded Orbis
   Expeditions, have a long history of running
sustainable travel experiences throughout Africa.

    In 2008 they set up The Responsible Safari
  Company (RSC). RSC essentially acts as Orbis
  Expeditions' Malawian branch, handling all in-
 country logistics (for example, your local guide).

Orbis Expeditions team are in
constant contact with our RSC
 colleagues - whom you will
   meet once you arrive in
 Malawi, including your own
   private Malawian guide.

 www.responsiblesafaricompany.
          com/about/

We monitor our work, to ensure it is benefitting local
          communities as much as possible.

   Our RSC team is based in        We have an Inclusive
   Blantyre all year round,          Business Practice,
        offering stable           ensuring all benefits are
        employment.                      mutual.

      If you decide you want to continue mentoring an
entrepreneur, sponsoring a student, or contributing in some
     other way, RSC staff help you to arrange continued
                  communication and links.

  You can read about our ethics and how we
prioritise social sustainability on our website:
     orbis-expeditions.com/about-orbis

Day 1 - arrive in Blantyre, transfer to your
            accommodation, relax after the journey

     Day 2 - skill-sharing workshops with local entrepreneurs
                  and students at our Malawian HQ

 Day 3 - spend the morning at either an entrepreneurs hub, or a
  local youth group tackling families suffering from HIV/AIDS.
 Transfer to Majete National Park and the beautiful Mkulumadzi
                Lodge for an evening safari drive.
Day 4 - after a morning river boat safari head to Zomba Plateau and
         meet your homestay family for 24hrs in the village.

    Day 5 - transfer to Nanchengwa Lodge at Lake Malawi and
   put the final touches to your school workshop preparations

   Day 6 - deliver workshops at Rainbow Hope Secondary School

Day 7 - deliver workshops at Rainbow Hope, then enjoy your final
      evening in the rustic luxury of The Makokola Retreat

          optional: stay 2 extra nights on Mumbo Island

You will work with your team to share skills with
Malawian businesswomen and students at our Blantyre
                        HQ.

 Once the Expedition team is finalised, Orbis will match
your experiences and passions with relevant women and
               organisations in Malawi.

Planning for the skill sharing day begins at least 6 weeks
  before departure, via group video calls facilitated by
Orbis Expeditions founder Kate. This is a great way to get
    to know your team before you travel with them!

Examples from 2018's teams include the lawyers from the
   team visiting a Women's Rights Charity to discuss
possible solutions to ongoing challenges, and marketing
business owners running an audience analysis and social
  media workshop. Past topics have spanned finance,
      education, healthcare, and business growth.

 Lunch at a nearby restaurant is a chance to get to know
  these women on a more personal level; to discuss the
  day-to-day life of a female entrepreneur in one of the
             poorest countries in the world.

You have the choice of visiting either a nearby
entrepreneurs hub, or a local youth group which is helping
 deliver home-based care to families living with HIV/AIDS.

 No matter which experience you choose, you will leave
  feeling inspired by the determination of the Malawian
people working to improve both their lives and the lives of
     others. There is simply no match for this type of
                   experiential learning.

Your 24 hours with a Malawian family is a truly unique
  experience! You will follow their routine: tending to the
    garden, cooking food and playing with the children.

This is a result of a fantastic business initiative that we have
set up with a number of hosts in a small village near Zomba
                             Plateau.

     Materially, life is very basic. There is limited or no
electricity. It will be trips to the well for water and washing.
 Expect a small brick house, a mattress, and mosquito net –
   and, of course, a huge welcome from your host family!

Joining a community initiative on the shores of Lake
 Malawi, your Expedition team will support students in a
               village secondary school.

  As with the skill sharing experience, planning for the
school workshops will begin prior to Expedition departure
                    via group video call.

2018's teams led a variety of activities. These ranged from
  a CV workshop to mural painting, HIV education and
developing confidence. Previous examples have included
 team building, STEM-style workshops, and mentoring.

 Though Malawi's education system is mostly taught in
 English, you will have to speak clearly and respect the
  diversity of religions and cultures represented at the
                          school.

     Though many of the students come from very
   underprivileged backgrounds, they are incredibly
     bright. Energetic, interactive tasks work best!

Orbis Expeditions recognises that
 you're giving up precious holiday
     time to travel to Malawi.

 We won't tell you every little detail
(we don't want to take away the 'wow'
  factor of the treats we have lined
 up!) - but rest assured that some of
 your most special moments on this
    Expedition will be during the
   downtime between Challenges,
   bonding with your teammates,
  discussing the day's revelations -
          often over a G&T!

  To allow maximum chilling out
   before traveling home, Orbis
  Expeditions highly recommend
  adding on 2 extra nights on the
     luxurious Mumbo Island.

The total cost of the September 2019 Women's
      Empowerment Expedition is £1,800.

This is inclusive of all transfers, accommodation,
  excursions, food, and filtered/bottled water.

 Additional costs: flights (£600-£1,000, can be
sourced through Orbis for a booking fee of £25).
Visa upon entry ($75). £10-£20 per day spending
money for tips, souvenirs, and soft and alcoholic
                     drinks.

Two-night add-on Mumbo Island: £515 (full board,
           all activities, all transfers).

See all of our
testimonials
   on our
  website!

"It was the most amazing trip I have ever done and I
feel so proud to have been able to be a part of it (am
             welling up whilst typing!!)
    I have made lifelong friends and a head full of
                      memories"
                      - Caroline

"There is so much more I could say but in short I am
 so thankful for the wonderfully inspiring and eye-
             opening travel experience."
                      - Gemma

Contact:
info@orbis-expeditions.com

www.orbis-expeditions.com

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