Support future Health Heroes!
The experience
*Support Future Health Heroes! ✨*
*We are raising funds to buy medical gadgets (stethoscopes & BP cuffs) for needy students at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences. 🎓🩺*
*Your contribution; whether in cash or gadgets, will go a long way in shaping the future of healthcare in Malawi. 💙*
*📌 Donation details are on the poster. Together, let’s invest in tomorrow’s doctors!*
What you offer
18 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties:
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs:
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pub Crawls:
Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Surfboards:
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons:
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Dance classes:
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies:
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The Future Health Heroes Initiative is a support program designed to empower medical students at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) who face financial and material challenges in their studies. Many of these students lack access to basic medical gadgets such as stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs, which are essential tools for training and practice.
Through this program, we aim to provide these students with the necessary equipment to enhance their learning experience, build their confidence, and ensure they are well-prepared to serve communities across Malawi. By equipping future healthcare professionals today, we are investing in a stronger and healthier nation tomorrow.
Your contribution—whether in cash or direct donation of gadgets—will directly support the next generation of doctors, nurses, and healthcare leaders. Together, we can reduce barriers to medical education and create lasting impact in Malawi’s healthcare system.
Activities & Shift
1. Fundraising Campaign
Launch awareness drives on social media, community platforms, and partner networks.
Share posters, videos, and testimonials to encourage donations (cash or gadgets).
Duration: Ongoing throughout the campaign period.
2. Donation Collection & Management
Collect medical gadgets (stethoscopes & BP cuffs) from donors.
Receive and record financial contributions transparently.
Duration: Weekly monitoring and updates.
3. Procurement & Quality Check
Use raised funds to purchase additional gadgets.
Ensure gadgets meet the required quality standards for medical training.
Duration: Bi-weekly checks during the campaign.
4. Distribution to Students
Work with Kamuzu University of Health Sciences to identify needy students.
Organize official handover sessions for equipment.
Duration: End of fundraising cycle.
5. Monitoring & Impact Assessment
Track how donated gadgets are helping students in their training.
Collect feedback and success stories for reporting to donors.
Duration: Quarterly follow-up.
✨ Shifts (Focus Over Time):
Short-term (1–3 months): Fundraising, awareness, and collection of gadgets.
Medium-term (3–6 months): Procurement, distribution, and initial reporting.
Long-term (6–12 months): Monitoring, impact assessment, and sustainability planning for future students
Rules
Rules
1. Transparency
All donations (cash or gadgets) will be recorded and acknowledged.
Regular updates will be shared with supporters.
2. Donation Standards
Only new or gently used medical gadgets (stethoscopes, BP cuffs) in good working condition will be accepted.
Cash donations will be used strictly for purchasing approved medical equipment.
3. Beneficiary Selection
Gadgets will be distributed only to verified needy students at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS).
Selection will be done in collaboration with the university to ensure fairness.
4. Use of Donations
All equipment provided must be used strictly for educational and professional training purposes.
Reselling or misuse of gadgets by recipients is strictly prohibited.
5. Accountability
The organizing team will document all stages: fundraising, procurement, and distribution.
A final report will be shared with donors and stakeholders.
6. Respect & Equity
All beneficiaries will be treated equally, without discrimination based on gender, background, or status.