BUILD A FUTUREVolunteer to build in Swaziland. Help build much needed infrastructure for orphaned and vulnerable children using local building materials and techniques. Work as a volunteer with local builders in one of Africa’s last remaining Monarchies where HIV/AIDS is decimating rural communities and leaving many orphaned children with inadequate shelters.

The Build a Future Project aims to assist these vulnerable children through building basic shelters, gardens, water systems and other physical structures needed at households and care points. At the same time you will be transferring skills, providing basic accommodation and helping give communities’ encouragement and motivation to improve the quality of life. The project uses locally sourced building materials where possible and local methods. We construct mud bricks using a locally made compressor and use other local materials wherever possible. This project caters to volunteers wanting to make a difference but also to groups who want to be involved in larger scale building projects.

PROJECT BACKGROUNDThe Kingdom of Swaziland has the world’s highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates, with approximately 31% of the population being infected. In 2010 it was estimated that there was close to 200 000 orphaned children in the Kingdom due to HIV/AIDS. Many more children are now without a parent and live with extended family that already has stretched resources. Unemployment is high, approximately 39% of Swazi’s are without a job, which rises considerably to 53% among youth. About 66% of the population is unable to meet basic food needs, while 43% live in chronic poverty. Children are particularly vulnerable and often are in desperate need of help and support.

This project involves working with a number of small care centres, called Neighbourhood Care Points (NCPs) and other non-profit organizations in Swaziland who are assisting orphans and vulnerable children. The specific aims of these centres vary but in general they provide orphaned and vulnerable children with food, care, pre-school education and a safe environment.

ACCOMMODATION & MEALSDuring your stay you will be accommodated in an award winning Lidwala Lodge in Ezulwini Valley. Three meals a day will also be provided, some on a self-serve basis and others cooked for you.

PROJECT START DATESStart date for this project is the first Monday of the month throughout the year, with the exception of December when the project is closed.

INCLUDED IN THE COST● Comprehensive 24 hour, 7 day a week support from All

Out Africa

● Volunteer projects specifically designed to enable you to make an active contribution during your stay

● Support of volunteer project coordinators who are experts in their fields which ensures the volunteer experience is valuable

● Comprehensive orientation to the country, its culture and your role as a volunteer upon arrival

● All food and accommodation throughout your stay

VOLUNTEER ROLEAs a volunteer on the build a future program you will be in the communities, building classrooms and structures for the Orphaned and Vulnerable children, and maintaining existing infrastructures, with the aim of giving a good shelter for these children and a suitable schooling environment. You may also assist with development and maintenance of gardens which provide a source of nutritious food to the children.

You will use local techniques of making mud bricks, then lay foundations, complete plastering, flooring, windows, doors and roofing under the supervision and direction of a local builder. Then decorate the structure! You will have the

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country, how to effectively contribute during your volunteer experience, and what to expect on the tours.

In the afternoon you will embark on a Cultural Tour where you will visit the museum to learn about Swazi history and culture, and then will walk around a real Swazi village to experience day-to-day life in Swaziland. The tour finishes with a local culinary delight – a traditional Swazi braai!

Day 3-5 and other weekdays for the duration of your stay. You will spend these days volunteering on your project.

For 4 Week Option

Day 29 Return Home Sadly all great adventures must come to an end and on your final day you will leave the backpacker lodge in Swaziland and transfer by road to Johannesburg to catch your flight. Airport transfer is included and facilitated by All Out Africa if on the designated departure day.

For 4 Week+ Option

Day 29 Onwards Continue with your volunteer project as described in days 3-5, giving you more time to contribute to your project and experience beautiful Swaziland.

OPTIONAL EXTRASYou can also add one of the following to your adventure of a lifetime prior to or upon arrival:

● Zip lining weekend through the mountains, waterfalls & gorges of Malolotja Nature Reserve

● Kruger National Park 3-5 night camping safaris to see the big 5!

opportunity to meet local community members and provide support to needy families and children while working on the building.

Some of the activities you will get involved in may include:

● Making clay bricks

● Clearing and preparing land for structures to be build

● Digging of foundations upon which to build

● Building structures including roofing

● Fencing & developing gardens to provide nutritious food for the children

● Painting structures

● Fix up swings and other play equipment

HIGHLIGHTSThe highlights of this rewarding experience include:

● Learn traditional Swazi building methods

● Give hope through developing/maintaining our care points to educate and support orphan and vulnerable children

● Visit to a Swazi Cultural Village and learn about Swaziland’s rich culture

● See the spectacular mountains and stunning beauty of Swaziland

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VOLUNTEER7:00 Wake up to see the sunshine, jump in a hot shower and get yourself started for the day with breakfast!

7:30 Travel to your placement and get ready to begin your day

8:00 Participate in your chosen project assisting with teaching activities including maths, English, science etc, and supporting the teacher through helping with setting and marking homework and tests

12:00 Time to eat the packed lunch you made that morning!

12:30 Begin your afternoon’s work with a full stomach and enthusiasm – this may involve returning to your morning building placement or having the opportunity for additional projects including local language lessons and assisting at homework clubs

15:00 Return back to your accommodation and share your day’s adventures with other volunteers, maybe even a quick swim in the pool!

18:30 Enjoy a delicious evening meal and relax……

ITINERARY FOR YOUR EXPERIENCEDay 1 Fly into OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg where you will be met by All Out Africa staff members who will transfer you by road from Johannesburg to the Kingdom of Swaziland. It is approximately a five hour journey from the airport to you to your accommodation in the Ezulwini Valley .

Day 2 The second day begins with an informative presentation that will brief you on all you need to know about the culture and

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*Prices listed in US Dollar. For special prices, group rates or custom placements please email for a custom quote.