Trip planning underway!

This summer I will be traveling to The Gambia and Malawi to work on community projects in the civil engineering field on behalf of the University of Western Ontario, Civil Engineering and International Development. I cannot think of a better way to spend my last summer before I graduate from university.

I was born and raised in Zimbabwe till I was 14. I have a great passion for helping communities in need. The plan is to leave May 14th for London, UK and spend a few days catching up with friends and exploring the sites. From there myself and four others will travel to Banjul, The Gambia. I will stay for six weeks with them, and then I will be traveling on my own to do work in Malawi. After, it is a week of traveling from Malawi through potentially Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and ending up in South Africa Johannesburg or Cape Town!

The Gambia
May 18th - July 2nd

The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa. Located on the North-Western coast of Africa, the Gambia, is home to a population of 1.7 million people, ranks 160th on the UN Human Development Index, placing it among the lowest tier of countries in the world.

The main economies of The Gambia are farming, fishing and tourism. The official language of The Gambia is English, although Mandinka and Wolof are commonly spoken.

Malawi
July 4th - August 9th

Malawi is considered the warm heart of Africa. It is a land locked country located in mid-eastern Africa.

Malawi is amount the least developed and most densely populated countries. On the United Nations Human Development Index Malawi is ranked 166th. Lake Malawi provides locals with a source for fishing. The economy is largely agriculture based and the government is highly dependent on foreign AID. English and Chichewa are the main spoken languages.


I am in love with the opportunities that life has to offer! I can hardly wait to begin this priceless experience!
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