Welcome and Merry Christmas!
Browse through the following items brought back from Malawi within the last few weeks.  Each item was purchased either directly from the artist or through a reputable source there.

All items have been inspected and cleared through the Malawi Government Plant Protection Services and have been certified as non-threatening to the Malawi ecosystem and issued a Phytosanitary Certificate.
 
                                            This is an online auction.
                                 Please email your bid to FVM: fvm@fvm.on.ca
 
The auction will close on Tuesday, December 5th @4pm.  All winning bids will be contacted by FVM to receive payment.
*(American friends may pay through Linden Life Fellowship or Messages of God's Love Multilingual as outlined on the website).

For final purchasers, FVM will ensure you receive these items either personally or via package delivery.

                                                   Happy Shopping!

"School Graduate" -- A one-of-a-kind springstone sculpture by renowned Malawian stone carver Peter Masina.  It embodies the vision of new opportunities and growth as the egg is symbolic of new life.  This 18 pound objet d'art captures FVM's dedication to "Building Brighter Tomorrows" through education. 
YOUR COST = $500...with support for FVM's initiatives $2,000
($1,500 tax receipt)

Noah's Ark -- A SPECTACULAR hand carved ironwood...the biggest and best one we have ever brought home!
YOUR COST = $350...with support for FVM's initiatives $1,000
($650 tax receipt)

Stone Coaster Set -- A set of 6 coasters depicting African big game.  Hand carved.  A great conversation piece!
YOUR COST = $50...with support for FVM's initiatives $250
($200 tax receipt)

Hand Carved Jewelry Box -- A fantastic gift!  These gorgeous hand carved jewelry boxes can be "his and hers" for cufflinks, tie clips or just for her jewelry!  Buy one or the pair!
YOUR COST = $75 each...with support for FVM's initiatives $300
($225 tax receipt)

African Calendar --Hand carved elephants.  Turn the elephant to face the other way as the month passes.  It's the end of October in the picture!
YOUR COST = $100...with support for FVM's initiatives $250
($150 tax receipt)

**WE HAVE 2 SETS!  You can always use 2 calendars!

Hand Carved Salad Bowl -- This bowl beautifully depicts the African "big 5" of wild animals.  It includes serving utensils.
YOUR COST = $150...with support for FVM's initiatives $300
($150 tax receipt)

                                     NANDOLO BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Chatani Bridge construction project in the Nandolo community has now been completed!  It was commissioned by Dan Hayhoe, John Rule and Joseph Brereton on Thursday, October 26th, 2017.  This is a huge contribution FVM has made to the community and the nation. Lujeri Tea Estate provided about 70% of the transportation costs of building materials and Chief Nandolo and community members provided about 50% of labour!!