Gender Equality Internship
location
Livingstone, Zambia
Available
year Round
Duration
2 Weeks+
Minimum Age
18 years
Price From
$3,625
Support women’s empowerment in action
Build your understanding of gender equality work through direct involvement in empowerment programs in Livingstone. Designed for students and early-career professionals, this internship blends applied learning with meaningful contribution. You’ll work alongside a local team delivering structured programs that support girls and young people to build confidence, leadership skills, and self-belief – contributing to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of these initiatives.
It’s a chance to apply what you’ve studied, gain practical experience, and understand how women’s empowerment programs operate in a grassroots nonprofit context. Based near Victoria Falls, you’ll gain insight into grassroots development work while living within a vibrant Zambian community.
Internship highlights
Contribute to gender equality work
Support established women’s empowerment programs and learn how they operate.
Develop career-relevant skills
Gain experience in facilitation, impact assessment, and communication.
Learn from local professionals
Work with experienced coordinators who provide insight and mentorship.
Live and work in Livingstone
Experience daily life in one of Zambia’s most dynamic towns.
What you’ll do
View an Example Week
Monday
07:00 – 07:40
Breakfast
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
The volunteers have free time to read a book, go to the supermarket
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
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.
16:00 – 16:30
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.
18:00 – 18:30
Dinner
18:30 – Onwards
Free night
Easy night for all the volunteers.
07:00 – 07:40
Breakfast
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.
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
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.
16:00 – 16:30
Back at the Volunteer House
18:00 – 18:30
Dinner
18:30 – Onwards
Movie night
Today the volunteers have a movie night in the volunteer house.
07:00 – 07:40
Breakfast
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.
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
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.
18:00 – 18:30
Dinner
18:30 – Onwards
Games night
The team either play games in the volunteer house or they go to a pub quiz in town.
07:00 – 07:40
Breakfast
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.
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
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
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
18:00 – 18:30
Dinner
18:30
Free Time
Volunteers can chill at the volunteer house and play games with each other or read a book.
07:00 – 07:40
Breakfast
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.
12:30 – 13:30
Cultural meal
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.
18:00 – 18:30
Dinner
18:30 – Onwards
Free Time
Volunteers can chill at the volunteer house and play games with each other or read a book.
Living on the banks of the Zambezi
Livingstone, Zambia
Staying at Our Base
Your home during your stay is a simple, comfortable volunteer house in Livingstone, designed to give you everything you need while staying immersed in local life. You’ll share rooms with other volunteers, each equipped with basic furnishings, fans, and secure storage. Bathrooms and showers are shared, and communal areas provide space to relax and connect.
There is also a pool for you to unwind during hot days. The house is within easy reach of the clinics, schools, and local amenities, so it’s easy to balance activities with downtime and explore the town at your own pace. Staying here also gives you the chance to experience daily life in Livingstone alongside other volunteers and local staff.
This cost covers your accommodation, meals, internship fees, transfers, 24/7 support and in-country orientation.
- Backpacker style accommodation with swimming pool
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Mon - Fri)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Transport for scheduled activities, equipment and resources
- Support from experienced local and international African Impact staff
- Full orientation for responsible participation
- Flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Weekend tours
- Personal expenses
Rates
| Duration | Project Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $3,625 ($907 per week) |
| 5 weeks | $4,515 ($903 per week) |
| 6 weeks | $5,405 ($901 per week) |
| 8 weeks | $7,185 ($899 per week) |
| 10 weeks | $8,965 ($897 per week) |
| 12 weeks | $10,745 ($896 per week) |
| Duration | Project Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | £2,755 (£689 per week) |
| 5 weeks | £3,435 (£687 per week) |
| 6 weeks | £4,110 (£685 per week) |
| 8 weeks | £5,460 (£683 per week) |
| 10 weeks | £6,815 (£682 per week) |
| 12 weeks | £8,170 (£681 per week) |
| Duration | Project Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | €3,230 (€808 per week) |
| 5 weeks | €4,020 (€804 per week) |
| 6 weeks | €4,810 (€802 per week) |
| 8 weeks | €6,395 (€800 per week) |
| 10 weeks | €7,980 (€798 per week) |
| 12 weeks | €9,565 (€798 per week) |
| Duration | Project Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $5,260 ($1,315 per week) |
| 5 weeks | $6,550 ($1,310 per week) |
| 6 weeks | $7,840 ($1,307 per week) |
| 8 weeks | $10,420 ($1,303 per week) |
| 10 weeks | $13,000 ($1,300 per week) |
| 12 weeks | $15,580 ($1,299 per week) |
The minimum age to join this project is 18 years old
What our volunteers say
Is This Internship For You?
This internship is designed to bridge academic learning with practical application. Whether you’re studying gender studies, international development, education, psychology, public health, or social sciences, you’ll gain field-based experience that strengthens both your CV and your professional confidence. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how gender equality initiatives operate at the community level, including program design, delivery, and evaluation. More importantly, you’ll develop the kind of transferable skills employers and graduate programs value: communication, facilitation, teamwork, adaptability, cultural awareness, and problem-solving in dynamic environments.
- Practical experience supporting structured gender equality programming
- Exposure to monitoring and evaluation processes in a nonprofit setting
- Improved facilitation and stakeholder communication skills
- Stronger cross-cultural workplace competence
- A deeper understanding of grassroots social development
- Tangible examples of applied experience to reference in interviews or academic applications
Our Favorite Weekend Activities in Zambia
volunteer. There’s something for everyone – from the adrenaline junkie to culturally
intrigued traveller.
Safari Time
Enjoy easy safaris in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park with elephants and zebras along the Zambezi, or cross into Botswana for Chobe’s famous elephant-filled overnight adventure.
Victoria Falls
The Zambezi River invites adventure with scenic cruises, white‑water rafting, and peaceful canoe trips, plus bungee jumping and gorge swings for those seeking an unforgettable thrill.
Tours and Markets
Experience Livingstone’s rich culture with walking or cycling village tours, explore vibrant markets, and find handmade crafts or unique local foods to bring home.
Zambezi River
The Zambezi River promises adventure with scenic cruises, thrilling white‑water rafting, and peaceful canoe trips, letting you explore vast waters and hidden, tranquil channels.
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.
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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