Gender Equality Internship in Zambia
INTERN
GENDER EQUALITY
Educate Women and Young Children about Important Gender Topics
Are you passionate about advocating for women’s rights and driving positive change? Join our dedicated team for 4 – 12 weeks and become a catalyst for gender equality. Witness firsthand the challenges faced by young girls – social isolation, gender-based violence, limited access to education and healthcare.
Through our impactful and award-winning Female Empowerment Internship Project, you’ll play a vital role in empowering these young women to reach their full potential, for example you’ll equip girls with practical skills and knowledge to navigate the path towards financial independence! This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine your passion for social justice with the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young women in Zambia.
Project highlights
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Facilitate Workshops
Equip teenage girls with essential knowledge, life skills, and academic support.
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Open Discussions
Facilitate discussions and change attitudes surrounding conventional gender roles.
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Support Teenage Girls
Foster self-belief, leadership skills, and a positive self-image through interactive activities and mentorship.
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United Nations Goals
Contribute directly to measurable progress towards the UN’s Global Goal of Gender Equality.
Available: Year Round
Duration: 4 Weeks+
Price From $3,450 This cost covers your accommodation, meals, project fees, transfers, 24/7 support and in-country orientation.
Project impact areas
Here’s how you will create significant impact through the Gender Equality Internship in Zambia.
GENDER EQUALITY
The 6 Pillars
During your placement, you will be working on a number of existing initiatives that are based around our 6 pillars: education, health, safety, income generation, early pregnancy, and self-confidence. This will include our Adolescent Gender Empowerment Program (AGEP), which aids in the development of girls aged between 10 and 16, as well as working with a women’s group to teach skills and income-generation techniques.
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Quality education
4. Gender equality
GENDER EQUALITY
Physical Education (PE) Lessons
Leverage the 6-pillar framework to design innovative programs that empower young women. We encourage you to share your unique talents, whether it’s leading confidence-building workshops, teaching self-defence skills, or even using dance as a tool for self-expression! Our mission extends beyond girls. You’ll also play a crucial role in developing a framework for incorporating boys into our outreach programs, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers all genders.
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Quality education
4. Gender equality
GENDER EQUALITY
Professional Development
Throughout your stay, you will be supported by our Internship Supervisor, as well our project coordinators who will add context to your specific interests within this field; this will provide a deeper insight into the history of Zambia, as well as the challenges that women face. Your supervisor will support you with the tools to use throughout your experience and beyond, exploring personal goals and opportunities for your future.
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Quality education
4. Gender equality
Example Weekly Schedule
Monday
Breakfast
07:00 – 07:40
Morning
07:40 – 11:00 | Preparation time
Every Monday, volunteers have a preparation morning to get lesson plans ready for the week with the Girl Impact team. Together with the coordinator, they ensure that all data from the previous week, such as attendance and testing records, is completed. Each session includes a fun icebreaker, and volunteers prepare for their specific roles in the upcoming lessons.
11:00 – 12:00 | Breaktime
Volunteers have free time to read a book, go to the supermarket.
Lunch
12:00 – 12:30
Afternoon
12:30 – 13:00 | Preparation time
The volunteers prepare for the afternoon activities together with the staff, ensuring that everyone is fully prepared and understands their role for the afternoon. At times, they also help make peanut butter sandwiches and juice for the students.
13:00 – 16:00 | Girl Impact Project
In each session, volunteers visit a different class, as each group participates in Girl Impact once a week. Lessons begin with attendance, followed by an icebreaker. The session then moves on to the main lesson and concludes with bread and juice for all the girls.
12:30 – 13:00 | Back at the Volunteer House
A Monday meeting is held with the entire team to get to know one another, review the weekly plan, and share any additional announcements.
Dinner
18:00 – 18:30
Evening
18:30 – Onwards | Free night
Easy night for all the new volunteers.
Tuesday
Breakfast
07:00 – 07:40
Morning
07:40 – 11:00 | Preparation time
Interns participate in an additional preparation session, during which they take responsibility for organizing a pop-up workshop in the weeks ahead. These workshops may be designed for current Girl Impact students or a new group, with the topics selected in collaboration with the GI coordinator. Interns take the lead during the workshops, supported by GI volunteers, and are responsible for tasks such as collecting data, organizing folders, leading sessions, and other related activities.
11:00 – 12:00 | Back at the Volunteer House
Volunteers receive an activities talk from Victoria Falls Backpackers, after which they can book their weekend activities.
Lunch
12:00 – 12:30
Afternoon
12:30 – 13:00 | Preparation time
The volunteers prepare for the afternoon activities together with the staff, ensuring that everyone is fully prepared and understands their role for the afternoon. At times, they also help make peanut butter sandwiches and juice for the students.
13:00 – 16:00 | Girl Impact Project
In each session, volunteers visit a different class, as each group participates in Girl Impact once a week. Lessons begin with attendance, followed by an icebreaker. The session then moves on to the main lesson and concludes with bread and juice for all the girls.
16:30 – 18:00 | Back at the Volunteer House
Free time for everyone until dinner.
Dinner
18:00 – 18:30
Evening
18:30 | Movie night
The interns have movie night in the volunteer house.
Wednesday
Breakfast
07:00 – 07:40
Morning
07:40 – 08:00 | Preparation time
Volunteers help prepare juice and sandwiches for the morning and complete any final preparations for the project before departing for the project site.
08:00 – 11:00 | Workshop
Once the workshop is approved by the coordinator, it can begin, typically starting from the second week. The intern is responsible for creating the full lesson plan, budget, tests, and all other related materials, with full support from the coordinator to ensure successful implementation.
11:00 – 12:00 | Back at the Volunteer House
A language lesson is held, during which a staff member teaches the volunteers some basic Nyanja phrases.
Lunch
12:00 – 12:30
Afternoon
12:30 – 13:00 | Preparation time
The volunteers prepare for the afternoon activities together with the staff, ensuring that everyone is fully prepared and understands their role for the afternoon. At times, they also help make peanut butter sandwiches and juice for the students.
13:00 – 16:30 | Data
Today, volunteers collect in-depth data for all projects, going beyond the regular information such as attendance. The coordinator provides support to ensure all data is gathered accurately. Some of this data can also be used to inform and enhance the workshops.
16:30 – 18:00 | Back at the Volunteer House
The volunteers are taken to the Maramba community to visit the local market. At the market, a wide variety of goods are sold, with the fabric stalls being a particular favorite. Volunteers can buy chitenge fabric, which local tailors can turn into skirts, bags, or other custom items.
Dinner
18:00 – 18:30
Evening
18:30 – Onwards | Games night
The interns either play games in the volunteer house or they go to a pub quiz in town.
Thursday
Breakfast
07:00 – 07:40
Morning
07:40 – 08:00 | Preparation time
Prepare the juice and sandwiches for the morning as well as last minute preparations for the project. After this we depart to project.
08:00 – 11:00 | Workshop
Depending on the length of the workshop, we continue the lesson with the same group. Otherwise the interns will join the regular GI volunteers.
11:00 – 12:00 | Back at the Volunteer House
The volunteers have free time to read a book, go to the supermarket etc.
Lunch
12:00 – 12:30
Afternoon
12:00 – 13:00 | Preparation time
The volunteers prepare for the afternoon activities together with the staff, ensuring that everyone is fully prepared and understands their role for the afternoon. At times, they also help make peanut butter sandwiches and juice for the students.
13:00 – 16:00 | Village tour
Every volunteer has the opportunity to take part in the Village Tour, which is organized by the women of the local women’s group. This tour serves as an income-generating activity for the group while allowing volunteers to visit and experience two different communities around Livingstone. Volunteers also get to taste local snacks. If a volunteer has already participated in the Village Tour the previous week, they instead take part in a community project.
16:30 – 18:00 | Back at the Volunteer House
Dinner
18:00 – 18:30
Evening
18:30 | Free night
Volunteers can chill at the volunteer house and play games with each other or read a book.
Friday
Breakfast
07:00 – 07:40
Morning
07:40 – 08:00 | Preparation time
Volunteers prepare juice and sandwiches for the morning, as well as any last-minute preparations for the project. Once ready, they depart for the project site.
08:00 – 11:00 | Girl Impact Project
In each session, volunteers visit a different class, as each group participates in Girl Impact once a week. Lessons begin with attendance, followed by an icebreaker. The session then moves on to the main lesson and concludes with bread and juice for all the girls.
11:00 – 12:00 | Back at the Volunteer House
The volunteers have free time to read a book, go to the supermarket etc.
12:00 – 12:30 | Friday Check-in
Before lunch, a “Friday Check-In” is held. During this session, volunteers are asked for feedback on the week, informed of any maintenance in the house, updated on the weekend plans, and briefed on any new arrivals.
Lunch
12:30 – 13:30 | Cultural meal
Afternoon
13:30 – 16:00 | Cultural afternoon
Volunteers gather in the boma at the backpackers, where one or two staff members give a talk about Zambia. The session includes time for questions and answers, followed by a “mock wedding,” in which two volunteers are playfully married to demonstrate a traditional Zambian wedding. Afterward, everyone participates in drumming and dancing together. If a volunteer has already attended the cultural afternoon the previous week, they instead take part in a community project.
Dinner
18:00 – 18:30
Evening
18:30 – Onwards | Free night
Volunteers can chill at the volunteer house and play games with each other or read a book.
Accommodation & Meals
Livingstone, Zambia
Your home away from home in Livingstone is a friendly, secure volunteer base with comfortable shared rooms and social communal spaces.
You’ll stay at Victoria Falls Backpackers in a comfortable, social volunteer set-up with shared rooms (4–8 beds), hot-water shared bathrooms, and access to facilities like a dining area, bar and swimming pool. It’s also an easy walk to Livingstone town centre for shops, cafés and restaurants.
You’ll be supported by African Impact staff throughout, with a full orientation on arrival. The base has 24/7 security, clear safety procedures, and robust participant and child-protection policies in place.
Life at the Base
Livingstone, Zambia
Livingstone is a vibrant, soulful town with a friendly atmosphere. It is known as the adventure capital of Africa, situated close to Victoria Falls. Adventure isn’t all that awaits female empowerment volunteers in Zambia – Livingstone’s heart beats with the rhythm of a rich culture and history. Enjoy dinner overlooking the Zambezi river and take in the most spectacular sunsets you’ve ever seen.
On the weekends, you can chase adrenaline at Victoria Falls with white-water rafting, bungee jumping or a gorge swing, take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi, join a game drive in a nearby national park, explore local markets and culture, or simply unwind by the pool with your volunteer crew.
SIM cards can be purchased from most shops or at the airport with various packages allowing for phone calls and/or data usage. Our accommodation offers free WiFi that enables you to make contact with home. Power and electricity supply can be intermittent in Livingstone and its surrounds so do bring your power banks and embrace patience if you encounter an outage. TIP: Ensure your cellphone is enabled to allow for a foreign SIM card if you intend to use one.
Arrive at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula (Livingstone) International Airport (LVI) on your Monday start date, landing between 9am and 6pm in order to make the complimentary transfer service. Look for the African Impact sign – a friendly face will be there to welcome you!
Our brilliant African Impact team, led by Base Manager Sander, will look after you during your time with us! Whichever project you choose, you’ll get to know everyone incredibly well both out on project and around the base. Our crew of changemakers are waiting to welcome you to Livingstone!
Our base has outsourced security staff patrolling 24/7, and our team is trained in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) competencies. The base is equipped with fire safety equipment and evacuation plans. We have comprehensive policies, including child protection, to protect all participants. Upon arrival, trained staff will induct you on our policies, procedures, and code of conduct to ensure your safety and awareness.
Project Destination
Livingstone is a vibrant, soulful town with a friendly atmosphere. It is known as the adventure capital of Africa, situated close to Victoria Falls. Adventure isn’t all that awaits female empowerment volunteers in Zambia – Livingstone’s heart beats with the rhythm of a rich culture and history. Enjoy dinner overlooking the Zambezi river and take in the most spectacular sunsets you’ve ever seen.
Communication
SIM cards can be purchased from most shops or at the airport with various packages allowing for phone calls and/or data usage. Our accommodation offers free WiFi that enables you to make contact with home. Power and electricity supply can be intermittent in Livingstone and its surrounds so do bring your power banks and embrace patience if you encounter an outage. TIP: Ensure your cellphone is enabled to allow for a foreign SIM card if you intend to use one.
Flights & Arrivals
Arrive at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula (Livingstone) International Airport (LVI) on your Monday start date, landing between 9am and 6pm in order to make the complimentary transfer service. Look for the African Impact sign – a friendly face will be there to welcome you!
Staff
Our brilliant African Impact team, led by Base Manager Sander, will look after you during your time with us! Whichever project you choose, you’ll get to know everyone incredibly well both out on project and around the base. Our crew of changemakers are waiting to welcome you to Livingstone!
Safety
Our base has outsourced security staff patrolling 24/7, and our team is trained in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) competencies. The base is equipped with fire safety equipment and evacuation plans. We have comprehensive policies, including child protection, to protect all participants. Upon arrival, trained staff will induct you on our policies, procedures, and code of conduct to ensure your safety and awareness.
...the joy of making a real impact...
“In a bunch of other volunteer programs, you help out but rarely feel like you are making a consistent effort. Here it is clear that your contribution is valued and you are here to help! Be prepared to work and then on weekends and evenings experience all the amazing things Zambia has to offer!! The food, accommodations, schools, organization leaders and team leaders are all fantastic. Absolutely come here if you were on the fence 🙂 I’m not a teacher but I loved helping teach here!!! The kids and teachers are all wonderful.”
Lexi Sprague, 28, United States
Pricing
Rates
| Duration | Program Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $3,450 ($863 per week) |
| 5 weeks | $4,300 ($860 per week) |
| 6 weeks | $5,150 ($859 per week) |
| 8 weeks | $6,850 ($857 per week) |
| 10 weeks | $8,550 ($855 per week) |
| 12 weeks | $10,250 ($855 per week) |
| 4 weeks | £2,760 (£690 per week) |
| 5 weeks | £3,440 (£688 per week) |
| 6 weeks | £4,120 (£687 per week) |
| 8 weeks | £5,480 (£685 per week) |
| 10 weeks | £6,840 (£684 per week) |
| 12 weeks | £8,200 (£684 per week) |
| 4 weeks | €3,174 (€794 per week) |
| 5 weeks | €3,956 (€792 per week) |
| 6 weeks | €4,738 (€790 per week) |
| 8 weeks | €6,302 (€788 per week) |
| 10 weeks | €7,866 (€787 per week) |
| 12 weeks | €9,430 (€786 per week) |
| 4 weeks | $5,106 ($1,277 per week) |
| 5 weeks | $6,364 ($1,273 per week) |
| 6 weeks | $7,622 ($1,271 per week) |
| 8 weeks | $10,138 ($1,268 per week) |
| 10 weeks | $12,654 ($1,266 per week) |
| 12 weeks | $15,170 ($1,265 per week) |
Inclusions
- Backpacker style accommodation with swimming pool
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Mon - Fri)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All project transport, equipment and resources
- Support from experienced local and international African Impact staff
- Full orientation for responsible project contribution
Exclusions
Price excludes flights, visas, insurance, weekend tours and personal expenses.
Requirements
- The minimum age to join this project is 18 years old
- The minimum stay for this project is 2 weeks
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Project faqs
What Kind Of Skills Will I Develop Through This Internship?
This Female Empowerment internship provides opportunities for you to:
- Finesse your communication and facilitation skills;
- Contribute to program development, resource allocation, and monitor progress towards established Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- Enhance your cultural sensitivity and understanding;
- Gain valuable experience in the field of gender equality and apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, contributing to real-world change.
While prior experience in sports coaching is a plus, it’s not essential to become a sports volunteer in Zambia. We welcome individuals with a passion for sports, a willingness to learn, and a desire to make a positive impact on young people’s lives. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support throughout your sports coaching placement, equipping you with the necessary skills to effectively engage and motivate young athletes.
Why Choose An African Impact Internship?
We go beyond basic tasks. You’ll be an integral part of the team, contributing meaningfully to projects and gaining valuable real-world experience. We also customise the internship to your strengths and interests, allowing you to develop relevant skills and explore potential career paths. You’ll be challenged and supported throughout your experience, fostering personal and professional growth.
Is It Safe To Travel To Africa As An Intern?
Africa is a vast continent with diverse cultures and safety considerations that vary depending on the specific country and region. We prioritise the safety and well-being of our volunteers and carefully assess each program location. Additionally, our project staff are available to support you throughout your placement, ensuring you have a safe and enriching experience.
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