From Lilongwe to Domasi

Hello all!

Below is an update written by our students.

Greetings from Malawi!! We just arrived in Domasi last night.

Our stay with the Bowers in Lilongwe went well. Although we were eager to get to work, our first week was comprised of various visits and meetings with different people and groups in order to understand fully the issues at hand. From a lesson in permaculture, touring through hospitals and clinics, meeting with the National AIDS Commission (NAC), and shopping in the local markets, we got the full taste of Lilongwe.

We spent the 4th at the Ambassador's home. We were lucky to have nightly dinner guests, including teachers, Peace Corps members, artists, journalists, and a USAID representative. We shopped for jewelry, chitenje (fabric wraps worn by women), and souvenirs. We saw a degree of poverty that we are not exposed to in the States. However, the people were friendly & welcoming.

We are excited for our stay in Domasi. Everyone is well.

Putney Group in Malawi