“After a lovely evening I welcomed a good nights sleep and consequently, learnt my first lesson in Malawian culture.”

That summer, I grew to love Malawi as a country and felt so at home. I learnt so much about what it meant to be a small charity working with communities struck by poverty - and how small changes can make a world of difference.

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“I learnt more in those short months about acceptance and patience than I have in the rest of my life. The chance to actually immerse oneself in another culture without limits or boundaries is so very unusual; to use the cliché it was truly once-in-a-lifetime.”

“After being in Malawi for a month it seemed usual to greet almost every person you walked past, however it was such a shock coming back to England and getting weird looks if you smiled and said hello to a stranger. This really showed how friendly and welcoming the people of Malawi are. You do not need to spend long there until you feel at home. ”

“[I loved] the people. Malawi is nicknamed ‘The Warm Heart of Africa’ which is no doubt because of their kindness and generosity. They are so welcoming and no matter what they have they want to share it.”