Construction of a new classroom block in a community school
       Solwezi          July 14 - July 28, 2008

Volunteer project: The team of international volunteers will be involved in the construction of an extension of a classroom block at Kyalalankuba community school. The first group in May will be molding bricks for the construction project. The second volunteer group in July will help setting and laying the foundation of the new classroom block in Kyalalankuba.
The volunteers will also do other light work at the community school, and will be expected to work with the kids.

Language: English

Accommodation: Participants will sleep in African huts or tents, put up by the community members of Kyalalankuba Village.

Location: Kyalalankuba is located in the North Western Province of Zambia, 600 km from the capital city Lusaka, 173 km from the Copper belt Province and 4 km away from Solwezi town centre.

Arrival remark: Volunteers attending the project should arrive two days before its commencement to attend an orientation meeting.

Age range: 20 and over

Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

HIV/AIDS outreach and leisure programs for children and youth in Maramba Youth Center near Livingstone
       Livingstone          July 4 - July 17, 2008

Volunteer project: The project takes place in Maramba Youth Center near Livingstone. The international volunteers will be involved in landscaping and HIV/AIDS outreach activities in the Youth Center. Other work will be: planning and organizing interesting indoor and outdoor activities for the youth and children.
Volunteers should be self-motivated, able to plan interesting and exciting games, motivation workshops, music and singing competitions, etc. for the youth. The motto of the project is "Let’s have fun while imparting and sharing knowledge".

Language: English

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a hall in the center.

Location: Maramba Youth Center is located 15 km from Livingstone town and 38 km from the Mighty Victoria Falls. It is about 472 km from the capital city Lusaka.

Arrival remark: Volunteers attending the project should arrive two days before its commencement to attend an orientation meeting.

Age range: 20 and over

Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Building a community orphanage centre in Rufunsa
       Rufunsa          July 29 - August 11, 2008

Volunteer project: The international volunteer project is organized in Rufunsa Game Management Area, Southern Zambia. The aim of the project is building a community orphanage centre in the town. The volunteer group will be involved in various construction activities as required by the building project.

Language: English

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in grass-thatched huts.

Location: Rufunsa is in the Game Management Area, 160 km from the capital city Lusaka on the great East Road. Rufunsa Game Management Area lies between Lower Zambezi National Park and the Zambezi and Luangwa rivers. It is well-known for its rich wildlife, magnificent scenery and rich historic assets. This Game Management Area has been broadly zoned into settlement, conservation and tourism zones.

Arrival remark: Volunteers attending the project should arrive two days before its commencement to attend an orientation meeting.

Age range: 20 and over

Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Construction of a teachers house at Mnkhanya community school in Mfuwe
       Mfuwe          August 11 - August 24, 2008

Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organised in support of Mnkhanya community school. The school was initiated by volunteers and the community for the children in Mnkhanya chiefdom, who otherwise have to walk kilometers to the nearest school. The workcamp participants will continue the construction of a teachers house started last year at the Mnkhanya community school in Mfuwe. The work activities will include molding bricks.
Volunteers will be involved in study sessions on girl child education and the impact of HIV/AIDS on child's education. Youth participation in decision making processes will be discussed as well.

Language: English

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in African huts, tents or classrooms.

Location: Mfuwe is located in the south Luangwa National Park area in the East of Zambia. It is about 685 km away from the capital city Lusaka and 100 km from the provincial capital Chipata. It is 25 kilometers from the park's main entrance. Mfuwe is one of the busiest destinations for tourists coming to Zambia and has one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

Arrival remark: Volunteers attending the project should arrive two days before its commencement to attend an orientation meeting.

Age range: 20 and over

Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and children's rights through music
       Livingstone          September 15 - September 26, 2008

Volunteer project: The project is based in Maramba Youth Center near Livingstone. The theme is: “Together we stand up to protect children against any form of abuse and prevent HIV/AIDS among the youth”.
In the frame of the international volunteer project, participants from different countries will be giving music concerts for the local communities, and will also help  cleaning orphanages, teaching children in different schools about children's rights, will organize a "children's rights football match", debates, etc. HIV/AIDS outreach activities will also be run for the youth in the second week of the project.

Special requirements: Musical instruments must be brought.

Language: English

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a hall and in tents in Maramba Youth Center.

Location: Maramba Youth Center is located 15 km from Livingstone town and 38 km from the Mighty Victoria Falls. It is about 472 km from the capital city Lusaka.

Arrival remark: Volunteers attending the project should arrive two days before its commencement to attend an orientation meeting.

Age range: 20 and over

Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Renovation of a community school near Livingstone
       Livingstone          October 13 - October 25, 2008

Volunteer project: The aim of the volunteer project is the renovation of a community school near Livingstone. The project participants will also be involved in other community works.

Language: English

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or in tents.

Location: The project will take place 21 km from Livingstone town and 38 km from the Mighty Victoria Falls. It is about 472 km from the capital city Lusaka.

Arrival remark: Volunteers attending the project should arrive two days before its commencement to attend an orientation meeting.

Age range: 20 and over

Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Construction project in a community orphanage school in Kilelabalanda village
       Solwezi          October 20 - November 2, 2008

Volunteer project: The international group of volunteers will take part in the construction of a teacher’s house in a community orphanage school in Kilelabalanda village. The construction was already started by volunteers last year, and will be continued by this year's group.
The volunteers will also take part in study sessions and excursions to Mutanda Falls, the monument (ancient paintings and the falls), and Kaole Falls.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in African huts or tents, put up by the community members.

Location: Solwezi is in the North Western Province of Zambia, about 600 km from Lusaka and 173 km from the Copper belt Province. Kilelabalanda is located about 5 km from Solwezi town center.

Arrival remark: Volunteers attending the project should arrive two days before its commencement to attend an orientation meeting.

Age range: 20 and over

Extra fee: 210 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

Zambia is located in the Southern part of Africa. It is a landlocked country, surrounded by 8 countries. In the North Zambia shares borders with Democratic Republic of Congo, in the South: Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, in the East: Malawi and Tanzania and in the West: Angola.
The country is rich with a diverse culture, which is shaped by 73 tribes that have a unique ethnic background spread evenly across the vast land. Zambia has 9 provinces whose capital city is Lusaka. The population stands at 10.8 Million people countrywide. Over 60% of the population is under 25 years old.
 

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