Livingston - Medical
Volunteering in Livingstone’s Maramba clinic and working with AIDS orphans in the LISCA orphanage. The programme is specifically structured to give you a deeper insight into African communities and medical fields, with the opportunity to make a positive impact
‘Mosi-oa-tunya’ - The Smoke That Thunders… this is how the locals refer to the magnificent spray that is elevated above the Victoria Falls. Against this backdrop we find the town of Livingstone, Zambia’s tourist mecca and the “adventure capital of Africa”. Your placement begins with our 4-day orientation programme (included in your fee) and then the opportunity to immerse yourselves in the local community to make a positive impact on this corner of Zambia.
Project Location: Livingstone, Zambia – a stone’s throw away from the Victoria Falls (6km)
Project Age Limit: Minimum 17 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health
- Project Highlights:
- Clinical assistance in the following areas:
- Outpatients department; Under-5’s ward; maternity and observation wards; HIV/AIDS
- support group work; educational outreaches to local schools
- Assist at LISCA orphanage – a truly heart-warming experience. Enhance the orphans’ educational experiences, and work on drama productions and other extra mural activities
- Immerse yourself in local Zambian culture
- Make friends for life
- Project Travel Highlights:
- These are not included in your volunteering fee
- Experience the ‘adventure capital of Africa’
- The world’s most exciting white water rafting on the Zambezi River
- Bungee jumping and gorge swings over the Batoka Gorge which the water cascades into below the Falls
- Sunset Cruises on the Zambezi River above the Falls – this tranquil activity transports you back in time to the Africa of old and the excitement of cruising amongst crocodiles and hippos
- Elephant back safaris (half day or full day excursions)
- Canoeing Safaris on the Zambezi River above the Falls with experienced guides