Want a deeper insight into what an ICS placement looks like? Read the amazing blogs written by our past and present volunteers. Enjoy the journey!

A 12-year-old boy in Champhira wrote and presented a speech on HIV
5 August 2016
Malawi: Encountering cultural myths and cultural differences - Part 2
Encountering cultural myths  Within our team we are facing many challenges in the field to combat...
ICS Malawi, Latest volunteer, Malawi
Kimberley and Abbe Smith with their host family
4 August 2016
Malawi: Host homes and cultural difference - Part 1
Host homes Living in a host home on your ICS placement is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable...
ICS Malawi, Latest volunteer, Malawi
4 August 2016
Malawi: The reflectors
To think about what happens in the ICS programme, it is a great achievement. This programme really...
ICS Malawi, Latest volunteer, Malawi
2 August 2016
Malawi: Cultural differences - Malawi and mirrors
In my last blog, I discussed the cultural difference between the UK and Malawi concerning time and...
ICS Malawi, Latest volunteer, Malawi
Kieran and Wachisa meeting the local community at Njiri
1 August 2016
Malawi: Preparation is half of the victory
I was reminded frequently through Progressio and a range of contacts that I would need patience...
ICS Malawi, Latest volunteer, Malawi
27 July 2016
Malawi: Learning patience and positivity, the Malawian way
(Disclaimer: cheese factor - high...) Picture the scene; it's 4pm Sunday afternoon, our first day...
ICS Malawi, Latest volunteer, Malawi

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