I am going to Malawi, Africa to do independent volunteer work.  How can I access cheap or free airfare?
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there are free goverment funds.try starting out at the shelters voluntering and someone may know of other funds.
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Since you want to travel and do humanitarian work, check out this website for the "Mercy Ship":\nhttp://www.mercyships.org.uk/volunteer.htm\nIf you are from the USA, you should also check the "Peace Corps":\nhttp://www.peacecorps.gov/\nBut if you are from Canada, check the following:\nhttp://www.cuso.org/home/index_e.php\nhttp://www.wusc.ca/
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No.\n\nYou could buy a ticket, but then it wouldn't be free.\n\nYou could get a job working or volunteering there, but then it wouldn't be easy.
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This year I will have two International Exchange students in my home, one from Germany and the other from Norway.  I believe things like this help us all learn about each other and our cultures.  I have been looking online for places to volunteer (after the 2 are here) overseas and was very pleased to find many places (I thought you could only go Peace Corps if you know what I mean) that you can volunteer overseas for the price of paying your own transportation to and from and having your own spending money.  People will let you stay in their homes while you are volunteering from Nepal to Brazil to India.  All kinds of places.  Some are even "vacation" volunteering, do while on your vacation.  Gosh, just thinking about it sounds like so much fun and I can't wait to pick a place!!! :)  \n\nTwo great sites I have bookmarked for future reference.  I do have to say that as someone who can't afford to go flying places I did think this was an excellent way to learn about another country/people and be on vacation.  A win-win situation.
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Go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, or American Cancer Society, they can help with all of the costs with travel and such.
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You seem fairly well acquainted with this project, so it's probable that any help given would just re-affirm what you have already found out.\n\nThere are a number of satellite providers in Africa - You would just need pick one that satisfies your needs. You will pay for different $ for different speeds. \n\nYou may want to set up a VPN between the schools - there would be some more setup involved, but you would get 'direct' connectivity in that manner. \n\nConsidering there are Satellite options available all over Africa, I would consider this your best option (unless there is a land based broadband provider in the area, which I assume there is not because you have posted this question). Anything else would just be a headache.
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check airline websites for last minute specials on wednesday  Try luftansa of course, maybe US airways, delta, northwest....  Other than that try hotwire.com or priceline.  I don't think you'll find one that's extremely cheap in the middle of the summer with the WC going on, but that will probably be the best you can do.
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Yes and you will pay on landing at the Cairo airport. Cost is not high and you get some pretty cool stamps in your passport. Their paper money is quite spectacular too.\n\nWatch out for the street hawkers. They're VERY persistant.\nIf you get the chance... ride a horse around the pyramids and not a camel
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I don't know where you can get information but I would suggest a Children's charity like Children in Need (I am a sponsor) or Great Ormond Street.
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There are many honest charities that work to help people in poor countries like Africa, one of the major ones is Feed the Children.  I don't know how good they are, since I have not donated any money to them yet.  Maybe if you are worried about how the money is spent, you could donate some money to the homeless and starving in your own country, or find a reputable organization that donates 100% of the money to children in poor countries.  There's also the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to kids who have uncurable diseases.
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I would check on line first to see if there were any thing there for free to at least help out some.  Sometimes there are clinics that will work with you on payments as well.
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check with air asia . com, this flight company provide very cheap fare for all the class.
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i'd be able to fly. u dont need money when u can do that
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Find your local rotary site. They are a wonderful program to go with, they were the best one i've used. The people you meet are amazing and they do a good job of setting it up so that you change families and settings enough to get a good feel for the life and culture there. They also, unlike some other choices, keep in good touch with you and follow up to see how your doing and if you need anything. They were also the cheapest I found, your cost is really your plane ticket, then they give you a number of things to take, as well as pay you a monthly allowance while you are in your host country.
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I will, but I live in Oregon.  Give me airfare and room and board, and I would be glad to do it. e-mail: ke7alw@yahoo.com
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