Female Empowerment Volunteer Project in Zambia

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Empower Women and Girls in Zambia Through Impactful Projects

Join the African Impact team in the traditional African town of Livingstone, as you work towards the UN’s Global Goal of Gender Equality. Through African Impact’s initiative, The Girl Impact, you’ll support, educate and encourage adolescent girls as they become empowered young women in their community. Bring local boys and men to the forefront of the conservation as you encourage the gender equality movement and overcome male/female stereotypes.

Read more about African Impact’s initiative, The Girl Impact.

Project Highlights

Make a positive impact in the lives of adolescent girls – giving them skills, support and inspiration
Support open discussion and help change attitudes surrounding the ‘conventional’ role of men and women
Work with the local boys as we introduce, educate and raise awareness on gender equality
Be part of a program that sees direct measurable results and work daily towards the UN’s Global Goal of Gender Equality
Encourage business skills and income generation ventures at our women’s group
Immerse yourself in local Zambian culture
Visit the majestic Victoria Falls – also known as “the smoke that thunders” – and enjoy some of the amazing tourist activities that Livingstone has to offer

Quick Facts

Livingstone, Zambia

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Specific Start Dates

10 days - 12 weeks

Impact: Gender Equality

$1,495 – $4,695

Destination

Volunteers sitting and talking around fires at Victoria Falls Backpackers in Zambia

Volunteers seated at backpackers accommodation

A photograph of a colourful communal seating area at Victoria Falls Backpackers in Zambia

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Young girls playing sports game together in Zambia

Volunteers and local Zambian women leading a Gender equality workshop

Three women seated at desks during adult literacy class.

Livingstone is a beautiful, rural town in southern Zambia just a stone’s throw away from the mighty Zambezi river and the border of Zimbabwe. It is a hub for visitors looking to experience one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – Victoria Falls, locally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘the Smoke that Thunders’. Livingstone is the ultimate playground for adventure-seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, and lovers of the great outdoors. Whether you’d like to bungee jump, swim in the ‘Devil’s Pool’, white water raft down the Zambezi, join a river safari or enjoy an African sunset, every experience in Livingstone is unique. The town itself is relaxed and friendly with an intriguing culture and history. Here, you’ll find arts and craft producers, museums, colonial architecture, traditional village life, as well as delicious local food and laidback African lifestyle.

Accommodation

You’ll be staying in the heart of Livingstone at a private volunteer house within the popular and vibrant Victoria Falls Backpackers Zambia. This comfortable backpackers’ is 15 minutes from Victoria Falls and is a 5 minute walk from Livingstone’s town centre which has many stores and a great selection of cafes and restaurants for you to explore at weekends.

You will have access to a swimming pool, lounge, bar, fire pit area and even a climbing wall! These communal areas offer the perfect space to get to know each other and relax at the end of the day. Bedrooms are dormitory style with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities, as well as daily housekeeping. The staff can share knowledge about the area and are happy to help organize river cruises, canoe safaris, and trips to Chobe National Park. You won’t want to leave your “new home” as the staff will become your new family!

Meals

You will receive three fresh and delicious meals a day cooked by local chefs during the week. For breakfast you can expect cereal and toast, along with a cooked option such as eggs, pancakes or French toast. Lunch could be a wrap, pizza or sandwich paired with a fresh crispy salad. For dinner you might have a pasta dish, curry with rice or an authentic stew. Vegetarian options are available and we can cater to most dietary requirements. At weekends you will have access to the kitchen to make your own food, though most volunteers choose to visit local cafes and restaurants. Café Zambezi makes great traditional Zambian food and is a favourite amongst locals, while Maramba River Lodge is a popular spot for sundowners and Fez Bar is a popular place to hang out with locals and do a little dancing in the evenings!

Communication

To keep in touch with family and friends back home, Victoria Falls Backpackers has complimentary WiFi for you to use during your stay. You can also purchase a SIM card with data bundles if you wish.

Climate

Weather in Livingstone tends to be stable and sunny from August until late October when the “monsoon” rains start to hit. Either side of this time, the weather is very pleasant. The climate is tropical or sub-tropical depending on altitude, with a hot, humid, and rainy season from mid-November to March and a dry season from April to mid-November. October is typically the hottest month of the year.

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Project Impact Areas

Girls' Group

Volunteer in an intimate setting as you work with 2 separate girls’ groups and deliver educational workshops based around our six pillars of Girl Impact – education, self-confidence, health, early pregnancy, safety, and income generation. Help reduce the gender gap as you equip the girls with the tools to make educated decisions and go on to become empowered women. Also support the development of the mentorship program with our current girls as they guide future generations and create a sustainable initiative.

Women's Group

Provide support group sessions and deliver workshops in a personal environment to a dedicated group of local Zambian women. These sessions may include career and goal setting workshops, health talks, and lessons on safety. Challenge the Gender role stereotype and help these strong women become empowered within their communities.

Boys' Group

Bridge the gender-based gap as you educate the local Zambian boys and young men. Be an integral part of shaping society’s beliefs and attitudes towards gender and help deliver workshops on self-confidence, respect, bullying, teamwork, healthy friendships, sex education, gender-based violence, and how to treat women. Provide outlets for boys to express themselves and encourage them to stand up for the girls in their communities.

Safety Advice

We change attitudes on the issue of violence against girls and support girls who have been affected by violence. Working with organisations that specialise in education on gender-based violence, we host workshops and activities that are aimed at boys and girls on this important topic.

Nutrition Talk And All-Girls Sports Club

Empower girls through sport, which is still traditionally male-dominated and shift those gender stereotypes. Partner with the Tag Rugby Trust and facilitate sessions solely for girls to attend and work on developing not only sport-specific skills but also teamwork, discipline, co-operation, and personal goals. Add extra depth to these sessions with a health talk which may cover the food pyramid, the importance of staying hydrated, how to lead a healthy lifestyle, or the danger of consuming too much sugar.

Special Christmas Activities

Christmas on this project is a truly unique and meaningful experience. You will spend Christmas at Maramba Old People’s Home where you will have a party with games, carols, and cards made by the children from Holiday Club. There will be Christmas decoration and card making for the kid’s houses and Old People’s Home and you will get to spread the festive cheer by delivering gifts to the communities. There will also be a delicious Christmas Lunch at one of the best locations in Livingstone (cost is about USD 50.00).

Afternoon Clubs

Volunteers assist in running a Reading Club to support the development of literacy and reading skills among Livingstone’s youth, as well as an Adult Literary Club to help improve literacy rates among adult members of the community and subsequently improve their chances of gaining employment. If you are artistically inclined, you will also assist at Art Club to plan artistic and creative activities including masks, finger painting, Christmas crafts, and paper mâché.

Boys' Group

Safety Advice

Nutrition Talk And All-Girls Sports Club

Other Activities

AFRICAN SAFARI

Livingstone, Zambia is safari country. Here, you can spot a whole lot of wildlife, with elephants being particularly prevalent along the river banks. do rhino bushwalks or even take a boat safari to spot elephants off the Zambezi River. Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park offers a convenient safari where you can spot elephant, zebra and more, against beautiful backdrops of the Zambezi River. The real highlight of the park is the re-introduced white rhino, which you can track on foot in a thrilling wildlife encounter! A water safari is also a fantastic way to see wildlife grazing on the river banks – expect elephants, hippos and crocodiles. Across the border in Botswana is Chobe National Park, famed for its huge elephant population (currently estimated at over 120,000!). An overnight safari to this National Park is a popular weekend activity that many past volunteers have enjoyed.

VICTORIA FALLS ADVENTURES

Livingstone is known as “Africa’s Adventure Capital” because there is so much to see and do. Take advantage of your proximity to the great and mighty Victoria Falls, as well as the other adventures the Zambezi has to offer. Zambezi boat cruises, white water rafting, and canoe trips are all ways in which you can encounter these great waters. You can also ride quad bike trails, swim in “Devil’s Pool” (seasonal) or view the breath-taking scenery from the air in a microlight or helicopter. For the adrenaline junkies, why not try the famous bungee jump or gorge swing?

CULTURAL TOURS AND MARKETS

Livingstone has a rich culture and you can embark on a walking or cycling village tour to a local African village, giving you further insight into the traditional way of life. You can also shop at some of the many markets and stock up on locally hand-made goods for your loved ones back home or find interesting local foods to try.

Recent Volunteer Reviews

“I have had the best month volunteering for African Impact on the Girl Impact project. The highlight has to be all the people I have met, people on projects, and the other volunteers. going into the schools and communities to talk about loads of interesting topics from HIV/AIDs to self-confidence means you learn a lot about Zambian culture and really get to know the pupils. I feel that the Girl Impact project is very important and is also so much fun, I had the best time at the women’s group as the ladies were so interesting and just hilarious. The projects generally are so organised, with clear timetables and transport so you don’t have to worry about anything. The house is so much fun and it is so easy to make friends with everyone so life when you’re not on project, is still exciting. Overall, I am so glad that I have volunteered here and would recommend it to anyone!”

“Working with women in Zambia was such a lovely experience. They were welcoming and friendly beyond anything you can ever imagine. The girls want to learn, and their English is unbelievable. The women at the women’s group are interested and want to make their lives for themselves and their families better. Being able to support their projects and their entrepreneurship was a fabulous opportunity. These projects make such a difference to the local community in supporting them to achieve more without doing it for them.”

“I was doing Girl Impact in Livingstone and it was amazing! Before I came here, I knew like almost nothing about Zambia but now I have experienced so much! I definitely would come back! So many thanks to everyone from the staff and to the other volunteers, you made my time amazing!”

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Project Fee Includes:

Airport pick-up and drop-off
Accommodation throughout your stay
3 delicious meals a day
Transport to and from project
24/7 support from experienced international and local staff
Full orientation to ensure you contribute responsibly
Project equipment and resources

Project Fee Excludes:

Flights
Travel insurance
Visa-related costs
Weekend trips or tours not on the itinerary
Snacks, soft drinks, gifts, and souvenirs
Mandatory contribution of US$25 that is donated to the African Impact Sustainability Fund

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Female Empowerment Volunteer Project in Zambia

Empower Women and Girls in Zambia Through Impactful Projects

Project Highlights

Quick Facts

Destination

Project Impact Areas

Girls' Group

Women's Group

Boys' Group

Safety Advice

Nutrition Talk And All-Girls Sports Club

Special Christmas Activities

Afternoon Clubs

Boys' Group

Safety Advice

Nutrition Talk And All-Girls Sports Club

Other Activities

AFRICAN SAFARI

VICTORIA FALLS ADVENTURES

CULTURAL TOURS AND MARKETS

Recent Volunteer Reviews

Dates & Rates

Project Fee Includes:

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