When you volunteer with African Impact in Zambia, you’re giving back in more ways than one. Not only will you help the communities in which you work but you’ll also help our charity, The Happy Africa Foundation, and the work we do in Livingstone. And, as with all of African Impact’s projects, you have the trip of a lifetime.
We’ve listed the top four Zambia projects and an exciting offer African Impact just launched. Continue reading to learn more about the Happy Africa Foundation projects your trip would benefit.
1. FACILITATED LION RESEARCH PROJECT, LIVINGSTONE ZAMBIA
PROJECT IMPACT: WILDLIFE RESEARCH & CONSERVATION
Contribute to the conservation of the mighty African lion as you undertake your dissertation or senior thesis at a UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience the adventure of a lifetime.
2. HEALTHCARE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT IMPACT: HIV/AIDS SUPPORT
Join the African Impact team in the ‘Adventure Centre’ of Southern Africa and bring hope & health to a community where medical resources are limited. Your involvement on this project could change lives and help support local healthcare initiatives in rural communities.
3. CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY & WILDLIFE ORPHAN CARE
PROJECT IMPACT: WILDLIFE RESEARCH & CONSERVATION
Care for rescued chimpanzees and play a vital role in their protection and conservation at a chimp sanctuary Jane Goodall once called “the most wonderful place on earth”.
4. SPORTS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LIVINGSTONE ZAMBIA
PROJECT IMPACT: SPORTS & COACHING
Put your passion for sport to good use as you educate and coach community school pupils and local sports teams. With limited resources and skills in physical education your input can make a huge difference in increasing morale, health and instilling life skills in the local community.
5. NEW: TEACHER TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS PROGRAM
PROJECT IMPACT: TEACHING & EDUCATION
Join a unique opportunity to share your teaching skills and knowledge with local teachers in Zambia while gaining hands on work experience. This project will see you volunteering on the doorstep of the Victoria Falls and soaking up the essence of a rich and vibrant culture.
See the full list of Zambia here.
Happy Africa Foundation Projects in Zambia:
Zambezi Sawmills School Renovation
Category: Education & enrichment
Where: Livingstone
Zambezi Sawmills is currently one of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged community schools that The Happy Africa Foundation works with in Livingstone. Situated within the Zambezi compound, the school is presently operating out of an unsecured site that is open to vandalism and theft.
Linda Clinic Expansion
Category: Health & nutrition
Where: Livingstone
The project aims to transform Linda Clinic into a three-ward district hospital that will be able to provide the surrounding communities with better support and access to more extensive health care. This will involve the building of three wards – female, male and children’s – as an extension to the current out-patient clinic.
Community Development Fund
Category: Empowering communities
Where: Livingstone
Identifying sustainable initiatives that will have an impact on the greater community, the Happy Africa Foundation is able to ensure that appropriate funding and resources are distributed to projects in need.
Sponsor a Child Program
Category: Education & enrichment
Where: Livingstone
The sponsor a child program works with local partner schools to identify children in the community who need financial assistance in order to be able to attend school. Many of these children are prepared to walk miles to get to school without complaint. With sponsorship, these children are able to return to school and to progress as far as tertiary level.