WEATHER ALERT:

Due to potentially damaging weather this afternoon and evening, the children’s musical and pre-show events in the Leawood Sanctuary have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

IMPORTANT:

Scheduled programming has resumed for Thursday, February 13 at all Resurrection locations.

Malawi

How We Serve in Malawi

Malawi—often called the “Warm Heart of Africa”—is a place where community comes first. On a Resurrection serve trip, you’ll partner with Opulence Malawi and the Methodist Church of Malawi to support work that’s already happening locally.

There isn’t just one way to serve here. Some teams help with mobile medical clinics, working alongside Malawian medical professionals. Others focus on education—spending time in community libraries or preschools, reading with kids, leading simple activities, or supporting local staff. You may also be part of an empowerment-focused trip, connecting with community leaders and participating in workshops that build capacity and strengthen local initiatives. The work is practical and people-centered. You’re not coming in to fix things—you’re coming alongside local leaders, offering your time and energy where it’s helpful. 

Be a part of Resurrection’s long-term partnership where we not only send teams, but help fund things like clean water, education, mentorship programs, and sustainable projects such as permaculture farms, so your time there builds on a foundation that’s already in place. You’ll also spend time with community members—sharing meals, conversations, and daily life. These relationships are often what people remember most.  

There’s also an optional safari experience if you want to explore more of the country at the end of the week. Open to adults and teens (16+ with a guardian), this trip is a chance to step into a different context, learn from others, and be part of meaningful, ongoing work.

What We Do

Health

We partner with innovative indigenous organizations to drill clean water boreholes, support rural mobile medical clinics, assistance in acquiring medical supplies, and address food insecurity with permaculture teaching farms.

Education

We support multiple education initiatives which work to equip children and young adults with mentors and training in sustainable food projects, preventative healthcare, spiritual formation counseling, and child rights.

Economic Empowerment

We provide microfinance training for community members on how to save, budget, and create small entrepreneurial endeavors. We also provide vocational training scholarships for at-risk youth.

Learn more about how we support vulnerable children in Malawi through Zoe

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Work & Activities

Team activities will vary based on partner needs and the trip participants going.

  • Medical teams partner with Wandikweza and the Dowa Health Department on mobile medical clinics in rural communities.
  • Empowerment teams mentor young adults in asset-based small business planning or leadership development workshops.
  • Teams will have the opportunity to experience and learn more from our local partners about ongoing projects.
  • Literacy teams focus on both reading and computer literacy.
  • Teams will have the opportunity to experience and learn more from our local partners about ongoing projects.

Travel & Accommodations

Accommodations
Each participant will have their own bed in a shared room with two beds, equipped with private bathroom facilities
Food

Typical meals include rice, nsima, greens, and meat (typically chicken or fish).

Malawi FAQ

Malawi trips are open to adults and youth ages 16 and older if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Some of our Malawi trips include an optional safari and cultural experience for an additional cost. Ask your team leader for more information!

A visa is required for US passport holders to enter Malawi. Team Leaders and staff will help procure visas prior to departure.