About Habitat Malawi

Habitat for Humanity Malawi is affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International, which originated in Georgia, the United States of America in 1976. Habitat for Humanity Malawi was established in 1986 and is one of more than 70 international Habitat for Humanity offices. Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity Malawi seeks to provide shelter as one way of eliminating poverty and improving the lives of orphans and other groups of people; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) to improve the sanitation status and well-being of residents of informal settlements; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response to improve access to better and safer shelter for families living in areas prone to disasters. Since its establishment in Malawi in 1986, Habitat for Humanity Malawi has reached out to over 133,598 people with access to decent disaster resilient housing: over 70,000 people with access to improved water sanitation and hygiene.

Global Village Trip

Orange Habitat will be traveling to Malawi for the first time in the summer of 2026! The work will consist of supporting new home construction for orphans and other vulnerable groups. Individuals as young as 15 can join this trip if accompanied by an adult.

Date – June 19 – 28, 2026
Location – Lilongwe, Malawi
Cost – Approximately $5,000, which includes airfare, lodging, food, and a donation to Malawi
Trip Leaders – Jennifer and Jon Player

Interested? Fill out the form below and we will reach out with more details!