# LLMs-Full.txt - Full Content for Project Pages # Generated on: 2026-02-09T09:21:45.048Z # Total pages: 45 --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/home ### Title: Home ### Page ID: 187134 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings African Walks inspires people for greater steps in their lives In this post, we'll look at the final tests in the first trimester that I wrote about last time and, in particular, the holidays.   As the end of the first trimester approaches, the children begin to write tests and look forward to their month-long vacation. You read that right! In Zambia, children write tests even in preschool. After almost a month and a half, I am finally writing about our progress in kindergarten. We are in the second half of the rainy season and the middle of the first school trimester. Classes started on January 9 and will end on April 6. Then there will be a one-month holiday and the second trimester will begin. So what's new? Discover the heart of Zambia - Lusaka. Learn about the city's history, landmarks, and attractions, its modern infrastructure, and experiences for all types of travelers. Immerse yourself in local culture and make a positive impact with responsible tourism. Zambia is a country rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. With a diverse mix of over 70 different tribes, Zambia offers a unique cultural experience. From its stunning water bodies, including the famous Victoria Falls, to its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo, Zambia is a nature lover's paradise. Whether you're interested in art, music, dance, food, religion, or the great outdoors, Zambia has something to offer for everyone. Výuka byla zahájena v pondělí 9. ledna 2023, což je v Zambii začátek školního roku. Některé práce na dokončení školky ještě probíhaly, ale to výuce nebránilo. Nicméně se ještě muselo čekat na děti. V průběhu týdne jsem již měli tři děti... Foods and recipes are synonymous with a country, society, and culture. Zambia is one of the blessed countries that has successfully preserved its rich food varieties and recipes with time. Eating is ingrained in Zambian culture, from social events such as barbeques to pre-wedding events where a groom is treated to a buffet of traditional dishes from his bride's family. The original idea came about seven years ago when I was volunteering at the Salesian Orphanage and Education Center in Zambia - I had the idea to start a school in Africa. Anyone can think of such an idea. But after just two years, in 2017, I was closer to making this idea a reality than others because I got married in Africa... 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By undertaking them you will support local people. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Originally, I am from the Czech Republic (Czechia). I was born there and I have spent there most of my life. Beside this small country, which is sometimes called the heart of Europe, I have lived (spent from 2 months to 2 years) in US, UK, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Zambia, and South Africa. Besides this I traveled through many other countries such as Morocco, Senegal, Botswana, UAE, Oman, Turkey, and most of the European countries. Except the touristic purpose, my journeys were often connected with activities such as studying, working, volunteering, teaching, undertaking research and data collection, or visiting my local friends. Of course, many of my journeys were mainly focused on traveling itself and exploring new places and adventures. Hi, I’m Pavel Šuba from Czechia, as mentioned above. Furthermore, I’m married, but this marriage isn’t an ordinary one - what I mean, it is a kind of exotic marriage confirmed by three weddings and few more legal arrangements. (Be sure to find here a detailed post about this topic.) My wife and I have two small boys. Anyway, I never really knew what I wanted to do in my life but I was making decisions one by one and I’m still moving forward. So, after completing secondary school, which main focus was pedagogy and psychology, I graduated with a bachelor and later master degree in Tourism and Outdoor studies at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czechia. After that, I decided to continue in an academic carrier and applied for a PhD program. During the process of acquiring the PhD title, I have learnt a lot and gained many precious experiences. After few years and few mental battles, I decided to quit without earning the title. While I was still at the PhD program, I was teaching ESL and PE in a primary school and lecturing two subjects related to tourism at the university. It was also a great experience. In total, I spent 14 years enrolled at the university, while which I got quite a lot of opportunities to travel and live in various countries as mentioned earlier. BTW time spent abroad was the best part of my studies. I take my life as one big journey which is constantly surprising me with new horizons and placing myself on original life junctions, where it is necessary to choose another direction. It is exciting, challenging but also tiring and scary.  I have faced lots of different life situations and have worked on various projects, which gave me a good base for providing inspiring, guiding, and helpful information for you. To conclude this brief introduction: Travelling, exploring, vibrant cultures, adventures, learning and transferring knowledge, admiring, facing challenges, solving problems, as well as enjoying life are terms deeply connected with myself. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Unfortunately, volunteering is also connected with ethical issues.  If you want to volunteer abroad or you are just interested in this topic and want to learn more have a look at our articles focused on volunteer tourism.  The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Unfortunately, we may never know the truth and spend a lifetime feeling wronged because of misunderstanding and the stubbornness of refusing to learn. This іѕ a ѕtrаngе reversal оf roles bеtwееn vоluntееrѕ аnd thе people (оr аnіmаlѕ оr grаѕѕ patches) thеу аrе supposedly hеlріng. Whо іѕ helping whо? And whу? Some commercial companies wіll offer рrоgrаmѕ tо volunteers in a rаngе оf dеѕtіnаtіоnѕ аnd have рrоgrаmѕ ranging from buіldіng work іn Afrіса tо hеlріng turtles іn Cеntrаl Amеrіса. Most people feel that volunteering is good because volunteers give their time, energy, skills, and knowledge freely, usually having more or fewer expenses. Volunteers, in general, want to help or do the greater good. Their intentions might be good, and I value these people very much. Unfortunately... There are hundreds of options for volunteering abroad and sometimes it might be confusing to choose the right program or volunteer work and the country you want to travel to. So before you start searching for your volunteer opportunities abroad, you should ask yourself a few questions. The motives for volunteering can be egoistic or altruistic. Though altruistic motives were prevailing in the past, nowadays the egoistic ones are more common. Does it mean that people are these days worse than in the past? The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips "Travel tips") - [Locals](/en/locals "Locals") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering "Volunteering") - [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool "GECO - preschool") - [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips "Travel tips") - [Locals](/en/locals "Locals") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering "Volunteering") - [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool "GECO - preschool") --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/locals ### Title: Locals ### Page ID: 556456 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings In this post, we'll look at the final tests in the first trimester that I wrote about last time and, in particular, the holidays.   As the end of the first trimester approaches, the children begin to write tests and look forward to their month-long vacation. You read that right! In Zambia, children write tests even in preschool. After almost a month and a half, I am finally writing about our progress in kindergarten. We are in the second half of the rainy season and the middle of the first school trimester. Classes started on January 9 and will end on April 6. Then there will be a one-month holiday and the second trimester will begin. So what's new? Discover the heart of Zambia - Lusaka. Learn about the city's history, landmarks, and attractions, its modern infrastructure, and experiences for all types of travelers. Immerse yourself in local culture and make a positive impact with responsible tourism. Zambia is a country rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. With a diverse mix of over 70 different tribes, Zambia offers a unique cultural experience. From its stunning water bodies, including the famous Victoria Falls, to its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo, Zambia is a nature lover's paradise. Whether you're interested in art, music, dance, food, religion, or the great outdoors, Zambia has something to offer for everyone. Výuka byla zahájena v pondělí 9. ledna 2023, což je v Zambii začátek školního roku. Některé práce na dokončení školky ještě probíhaly, ale to výuce nebránilo. Nicméně se ještě muselo čekat na děti. V průběhu týdne jsem již měli tři děti... Foods and recipes are synonymous with a country, society, and culture. Zambia is one of the blessed countries that has successfully preserved its rich food varieties and recipes with time. Eating is ingrained in Zambian culture, from social events such as barbeques to pre-wedding events where a groom is treated to a buffet of traditional dishes from his bride's family. The original idea came about seven years ago when I was volunteering at the Salesian Orphanage and Education Center in Zambia - I had the idea to start a school in Africa. Anyone can think of such an idea. But after just two years, in 2017, I was closer to making this idea a reality than others because I got married in Africa... Zambian Law recognizes two kinds of marriage. Statutory marriages under the Marriage Act and customary marriages under different customs that may vary from tribe to tribe. Polygamy is not allowed for those married under the Marriages Act... Every society has some formal events that have a strong symbolic meaning for the people. These events are done in the same way as they were since time immemorial. In particular, Zambia has over 20 traditional ceremonies. In Zаmbіа a third of the country devoted to conservation, Zаmbіа offers the vіѕіtоr some оf thе best wіldеrnеѕѕ and wildlіfе аrеаѕ іn Africa. A wide range оf асtіоn adventures... Time to Visit Zambia and Climate... Currency, Money Changes, and ATM cards... Shopping And Bargaining... Most people feel that volunteering is good because volunteers give their time, energy, skills, and knowledge freely, usually having more or fewer expenses. Volunteers, in general, want to help or do the greater good. Their intentions might be good, and I value these people very much. Unfortunately... The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips "Travel tips") - [Locals](/en/locals "Locals") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering "Volunteering") - [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool "GECO - preschool") - [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips "Travel tips") - [Locals](/en/locals "Locals") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering "Volunteering") - [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool "GECO - preschool") - 1 - [2](https://www.africanwalks.com/en/locals?page=2) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/travel-tips ### Title: Travel tips ### Page ID: 556762 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings After almost a month and a half, I am finally writing about our progress in kindergarten. We are in the second half of the rainy season and the middle of the first school trimester. Classes started on January 9 and will end on April 6. Then there will be a one-month holiday and the second trimester will begin. So what's new? Discover the heart of Zambia - Lusaka. Learn about the city's history, landmarks, and attractions, its modern infrastructure, and experiences for all types of travelers. Immerse yourself in local culture and make a positive impact with responsible tourism. Zambia is a country rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. With a diverse mix of over 70 different tribes, Zambia offers a unique cultural experience. From its stunning water bodies, including the famous Victoria Falls, to its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo, Zambia is a nature lover's paradise. Whether you're interested in art, music, dance, food, religion, or the great outdoors, Zambia has something to offer for everyone. Foods and recipes are synonymous with a country, society, and culture. Zambia is one of the blessed countries that has successfully preserved its rich food varieties and recipes with time. Eating is ingrained in Zambian culture, from social events such as barbeques to pre-wedding events where a groom is treated to a buffet of traditional dishes from his bride's family. The original idea came about seven years ago when I was volunteering at the Salesian Orphanage and Education Center in Zambia - I had the idea to start a school in Africa. Anyone can think of such an idea. But after just two years, in 2017, I was closer to making this idea a reality than others because I got married in Africa... Zambian Law recognizes two kinds of marriage. Statutory marriages under the Marriage Act and customary marriages under different customs that may vary from tribe to tribe. Polygamy is not allowed for those married under the Marriages Act... Every society has some formal events that have a strong symbolic meaning for the people. These events are done in the same way as they were since time immemorial. In particular, Zambia has over 20 traditional ceremonies. In Zаmbіа a third of the country devoted to conservation, Zаmbіа offers the vіѕіtоr some оf thе best wіldеrnеѕѕ and wildlіfе аrеаѕ іn Africa. A wide range оf асtіоn adventures... Time to Visit Zambia and Climate... Currency, Money Changes, and ATM cards... Shopping And Bargaining... Sometimes, we are spreading unknowingly misleading information that might appear as slander. Unfortunately, we may never know the truth and spend a lifetime feeling wronged because of misunderstanding and the stubbornness of refusing to learn. There are hundreds of options for volunteering abroad and sometimes it might be confusing to choose the right program or volunteer work and the country you want to travel to. So before you start searching for your volunteer opportunities abroad, you should ask yourself a few questions. Myths are beliefs or ideas which are generated by a particular community and are often regarded as truths. Meanwhile, they are false beliefs which however carry moral life lessons. On the other hand, some myths have a huge disadvantage on the lives of many. Most of these myths are widely practiced in rural areas... The motives for volunteering can be egoistic or altruistic. Though altruistic motives were prevailing in the past, nowadays the egoistic ones are more common. Does it mean that people are these days worse than in the past? The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips "Travel tips") - [Locals](/en/locals "Locals") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering "Volunteering") - [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool "GECO - preschool") - [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips "Travel tips") - [Locals](/en/locals "Locals") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering "Volunteering") - [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool "GECO - preschool") --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/blog-2 ### Title: Blog ### Page ID: 559770 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Discover the beauty of Zambia with our local tours and experiences. Immerse yourself in the culture and atmosphere of Zambia with personalized and authentic travel experiences. Information and updates about our partner NGO's project GECO (Global Educational Center Omega). Learn about this project and help us to educate children in Africa. Inspirational places and tips to visit. Explore and learn about unique attractivities. Stories and posts about local people, traditions, myths, and other interests. In this post, we'll look at the final tests in the first trimester that I wrote about last time and, in particular, the holidays.   As the end of the first trimester approaches, the children begin to write tests and look forward to their month-long vacation. You read that right! In Zambia, children write tests even in preschool. After almost a month and a half, I am finally writing about our progress in kindergarten. We are in the second half of the rainy season and the middle of the first school trimester. Classes started on January 9 and will end on April 6. Then there will be a one-month holiday and the second trimester will begin. So what's new? Discover the heart of Zambia - Lusaka. Learn about the city's history, landmarks, and attractions, its modern infrastructure, and experiences for all types of travelers. Immerse yourself in local culture and make a positive impact with responsible tourism. Zambia is a country rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. With a diverse mix of over 70 different tribes, Zambia offers a unique cultural experience. From its stunning water bodies, including the famous Victoria Falls, to its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo, Zambia is a nature lover's paradise. Whether you're interested in art, music, dance, food, religion, or the great outdoors, Zambia has something to offer for everyone. Výuka byla zahájena v pondělí 9. ledna 2023, což je v Zambii začátek školního roku. Některé práce na dokončení školky ještě probíhaly, ale to výuce nebránilo. Nicméně se ještě muselo čekat na děti. V průběhu týdne jsem již měli tři děti... Foods and recipes are synonymous with a country, society, and culture. Zambia is one of the blessed countries that has successfully preserved its rich food varieties and recipes with time. Eating is ingrained in Zambian culture, from social events such as barbeques to pre-wedding events where a groom is treated to a buffet of traditional dishes from his bride's family. The original idea came about seven years ago when I was volunteering at the Salesian Orphanage and Education Center in Zambia - I had the idea to start a school in Africa. Anyone can think of such an idea. But after just two years, in 2017, I was closer to making this idea a reality than others because I got married in Africa... Zambian Law recognizes two kinds of marriage. Statutory marriages under the Marriage Act and customary marriages under different customs that may vary from tribe to tribe. Polygamy is not allowed for those married under the Marriages Act... Every society has some formal events that have a strong symbolic meaning for the people. These events are done in the same way as they were since time immemorial. In particular, Zambia has over 20 traditional ceremonies. In Zаmbіа a third of the country devoted to conservation, Zаmbіа offers the vіѕіtоr some оf thе best wіldеrnеѕѕ and wildlіfе аrеаѕ іn Africa. A wide range оf асtіоn adventures... Time to Visit Zambia and Climate... Currency, Money Changes, and ATM cards... Shopping And Bargaining... Sometimes, we are spreading unknowingly misleading information that might appear as slander. Unfortunately, we may never know the truth and spend a lifetime feeling wronged because of misunderstanding and the stubbornness of refusing to learn. This іѕ a ѕtrаngе reversal оf roles bеtwееn vоluntееrѕ аnd thе people (оr аnіmаlѕ оr grаѕѕ patches) thеу аrе supposedly hеlріng. Whо іѕ helping whо? And whу? Some commercial companies wіll offer рrоgrаmѕ tо volunteers in a rаngе оf dеѕtіnаtіоnѕ аnd have рrоgrаmѕ ranging from buіldіng work іn Afrіса tо hеlріng turtles іn Cеntrаl Amеrіса. Most people feel that volunteering is good because volunteers give their time, energy, skills, and knowledge freely, usually having more or fewer expenses. Volunteers, in general, want to help or do the greater good. Their intentions might be good, and I value these people very much. Unfortunately... There are hundreds of options for volunteering abroad and sometimes it might be confusing to choose the right program or volunteer work and the country you want to travel to. So before you start searching for your volunteer opportunities abroad, you should ask yourself a few questions. Myths are beliefs or ideas which are generated by a particular community and are often regarded as truths. Meanwhile, they are false beliefs which however carry moral life lessons. On the other hand, some myths have a huge disadvantage on the lives of many. Most of these myths are widely practiced in rural areas... The motives for volunteering can be egoistic or altruistic. Though altruistic motives were prevailing in the past, nowadays the egoistic ones are more common. Does it mean that people are these days worse than in the past? The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Volunteers are people offering their time, energy, and abilities to others. They can do voluntary work locally, in local communities, within their country or abroad, e.g. in some exotic country. Volunteering outside of one’s usual place of stay is also called volunteer tourism or voluntourism.  There are three main areas where volunteering is performed: humanitarian aid, development aid, and conservation. Each of these areas can be focused either on nature and animals or on people and culture.  Here are a few particular examples, where volunteers can work: home for the elderly, summer camps, hospitals, schools, orphanages, sports clubs or sports events, natural reservations or national parks, zoos, various festivals, construction sites, animal orphanages, communities, and much more.  The motives for volunteering can be egoistic or altruistic. Though altruistic motives were prevailing in the past, nowadays the egoistic ones are more common. Does it mean that people are these days worse than in the past? No. The difference is that, now, there are much more opportunities for people willing to volunteer which are attractive because of additional programs, mostly connected with traveling and experiencing adventures and other touristic activities. This change from an altruistic to an egoistic approach is also caused by the marketing and the commercialization of voluntary work. Those various hooks in volunteering programs are catching people’s attention, and their initial motive which could be helping others is supplemented or replaced with a new motive e.g. traveling to an African country and visiting Victoria Falls while doing some volunteering. Note, that this doesn’t have to be seen as something negative.  1\. traveling to an exotic country and spending leisure time in an unusual way  2\. exploring and feeling the authenticity of a new culture  4\. gaining professional experiences and skills for an advantage in the labor market  5\. gaining personal experience of living alone (independently on one’s family) 7\. returning to society something that the volunteer has gained from his/her parents, teachers, or the society  You might have noticed that five motives are egoistic and the last two are altruistic. Usually, the motivation is a combination of various motives, when some are prevailing and some are less important. As well as the order isn’t strictly set, the importance of each motive always depends on each person’s attitude. It is important to mention that volunteer tourism isn’t meant only for young people. Actually, older people, even retired people, usually have more to offer (experience, skills, knowledge) than young people and their voluntary work can be yet more efficient. And of course, the order and the importance of particular motives might be different from young people.  Even if volunteers don’t get paid for their work they still get something in return. Besides the good feeling of helping others they: Depending on each program, volunteers can sometimes get accommodation and even food for free during their stay. In some cases they can get pocket money - volunteers can get this benefit while volunteering in some European countries rather than developing ones.  To summarize, volunteer tourism is more commercialized than in the past, therefore people’s motives for volunteering abroad are more egoistic than altruistic. This isn’t any judgment; whether it is good or bad depends on one’s values and perspectives. Volunteering isn’t only about giving but also about receiving. Although it isn’t money, volunteers always get various values in return for their free work. Volunteer tourism isn’t only for young people, but also for older adults and retired people who are willing to offer their time, skills, or expertise to others for free. The good feeling from helping others can be considered by many as the most rewarding and encouraging benefit gained from volunteering. So, why not get involved? Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/the-social-status-of-myths-in-zambia ### Title: The social status of myths in Zambia ### Page ID: 654970 ### Content: ## Due to the drastic increase of HIV/AIDS infection rates, people have always wanted to find a cure. As a result, they have resorted into a lot of different unhealthy ways which have not even worked at all but only put their lives at risk while others died in the process. Because of this, people now started believing that sleeping with a virgin can cure AIDS. This myth may or may not still exist today. This is due to the organizations and government efforts that have come on board to sensitize citizens about what really HIV/AIDS is, how they can live a positive or a negative but healthy life without having such myths on their minds. ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Myths are beliefs or ideas which are generated by a particular community and are often regarded as truths. Meanwhile, they are false beliefs which however carry moral life lessons. On the other hand, some myths have a huge disadvantage on the lives of many. Most of these myths are widely practiced in rural areas where some people struggle with education. Some of which are stated below. Elders stopped the young from moving at night believing that the chief of the village turns into a dangerous animal to patrol the village at night. This also meant that they would meet ghosts that might haunt them in the night. Well, behind this myth is a lesson to alarm children not to move in the night because in reality, nights are dangerous times to move as people young or old are more prone to attacks. Men who like eating from the pots shall grow breasts. About this myth, boys grew up believing that once they eat from the pot they will gradually grow breasts and then eventually become women. Since time immemorial, it was believed that a woman’s home is in the kitchen whilst a man must be in the field striving hard in order to provide for his family. This had a lesson behind it to remind both men and women of their responsibilities, though today things have changed due to gender equality nonetheless. A long time ago houses in villages were built close to each other and people had a habit of whistling at night. However, this caused a disturbance in many homes that were about to rest at that time. For this reason, many, especially the young, were made to believe that whistling at night was dangerous as it would attract wizards to follow you. They were made to believe that whistling is a way wizards communicate, just to stop them from doing it. Also in some societies, there are men who sleep with women using magic at night most especially. When they wake up the following morning, they will not remember anything about what happened except their tired bodies. On the other hand, some women would dream about snakes and this implied either the woman having that dream is pregnant or will be pregnant later. It was believed that a snake, in this case, was taken as a penis and that it was not normal for a woman to dream about it. They believed that it always came with a price on the side of a woman. Otherwise, there is no link between a snake and pregnancy in real life. At the Copper belt University in Kitwe, Copper belt region, Zambia, there was a big fish they literally called (Ma Fishi). This fish was the only biggest fish in the pond. However, it was almost impossible to see it. Instead, you would just see the other small fish in the pond. It was a respected fish that survived for over 10 years in that pond. To cut the long story short, it was believed by all the students that when one by any chance sees the fish, he or she will clear all the courses. Unfortunately, it died in the year 2020. All the students gathered to mourn Ma Fishi. Not only was it considered an important fish to the students alone but also the school management at large. As earlier stated, myths are not truths. They are just beliefs that carry life lessons behind them. It is very important to know that other myths are very dangerous as they can cause harm. Such are myths including sleeping with a virgin to cure HIV/AIDS. It is morally wrong to involve children in sexual activities. Worse such which can expose them to the virus innocent as they are. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/volunteer-abroad-6-criteria-for-choosing-volunteer-program-abroad ### Title: Volunteer Abroad: 6 Criteria for Choosing Volunteer Program Abroad ### Page ID: 667509 ### Content: ## Price: How much does it cost to volunteer abroad? ## Time: timing and length of the volunteer program  ## Types of Volunteer Work: What will I do? ## Destination: attractivity, security, and need for volunteers  ## Impact: Importance of volunteer work and its impact on society/nature ## Support: Preparation/training and support for/while volunteering ## Skills: Do I need any specific skills and qualifications for volunteering abroad? ## Volunteer tourism is rewarding but it can be harmful too ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings There are hundreds of options for volunteering abroad and sometimes it might be confusing to choose the right program or volunteer work and the country you want to travel to. So before you start searching for your volunteer opportunities abroad, you should ask yourself a few questions. These questions are reflecting the 6 criteria that are important to consider prior to involving in volunteer tourism. The price varies a lot. You can find projects where you don’t have to pay any registration fee or program fee. There are also projects with **registration fees** which are $100 or $300 depending on the particular organization. The **program fees** can start somewhere at $200 and go up to $2500 per week. The organization offering volunteer programs should state how the fees are used, to see where your money goes. Then you must take into account **travel expenses**. Of course, it depends on the destination you want to travel to. If you are curious how much do flight tickets cost you can check the prices here. You have to also pay for **medical and travel insurance**, **vaccinations** if needed, a **visa**, sometimes a **work permit** and your **personal expenses for traveling**, and other usual **expenditures** like presents, souvenirs... Some volunteer programs are flexible and you can choose how many weeks you want to volunteer for. Very often volunteers choose **between 1 and 6 weeks**. If you can offer more of your time, then you can find projects where you can volunteer for **six months, even for the whole year**.  Not only length but also a time when to travel is very important. If you are free to undertake the volunteering work any time in the year but you want to spend abroad just a few weeks, then it is good to consider the climate and the seasons which are good for traveling in that particular county.  What field would I like to volunteer in? What are the volunteer opportunities? This is very important because you probably want to do some volunteer work which you will enjoy or it has your interest in some ways. Perhaps, you are an expert in some field and you want to offer this expertise. Then you will search for a volunteer opportunity in the same field. Or you are a student and the volunteer program might be a part of your work experience. So you should search for a volunteer project that corresponds to your course. Here are some areas of volunteer work you can do abroad: teaching, childcare, art, music and culture, marine conservation, wildlife and animal care, health and medical, sports, constructions, building and renovations, community development, women’s empowerment, refugee support, technologies and more. Is it important for me to volunteer in a destination where the volunteers are needed the most? Or do I want to visit some specific country, and volunteering is just an addition to my traveling? For someone who is more interested in traveling than the type of volunteer program, the destination might be very important. On the other hand, someone who wants to be involved in a particular program type should be more flexible in choosing the destination.  You can volunteer in various attractive and exotic countries but when choosing the destination it is important to consider: Is the particular volunteer work, eventually helping others more important than other aspects of volunteer tourism (e.g. traveling or meeting new people/making connections) for me?  If you decide to volunteer you most likely want to have a good impact on society or on nature. Most of the projects for volunteers are set and managed efficiently and in a good way, so your voluntary work will have a positive impact. Unfortunately, there are cases of negative impact on some communities and the environment caused by volunteer tourism. You can read about these problems in this article: Negative and positive aspects of volunteer tourism. So it is important to do the research and see the efficiency and the impact of the particular volunteer project while choosing it.  Do I need assistance with preparing for my voluntary work and during the work or am I experienced and I will manage most of the things on my own? Do I know what to expect from e.g. exotic country? This criterion might be the most important for a smooth process of getting and being involved in volunteering abroad. You can come across various durations and intensities of preparations and training for volunteering abroad. This depends on the particular organization and the type of project.  In general, there should be a preparation program in your home country when you learn about the project, culture, and all the requirements perhaps risk connected with the journey. This might be a two-hour online seminar or eight weekends long course lasting one year. The training for your job will be probably carried out in the place of your volunteering by the hosting organization.  Suppor is another essential aspect of volunteer tourism. It is always important to know where you can seek help in case of any problems. It depends on what problem you have to deal with but you should always have the option to get support from your sending (home) organization. In case you went volunteering on your own, you should know important contacts for at least your embassy, insurance, and local emergency services. Am I experienced and skilled enough to offer my expertise or am I still learning and I need some work experience? Your skills and qualifications might be essential for some projects whereas for some other projects any specific skills or qualifications aren’t required. If you choose a project where the specific skills are required, you might go through the assessment process similar to applying for a regular job to be accepted. On the other hand, you can choose from hundreds of projects which don’t require any skills or qualifications from volunteers and your work will be still very important.  Hopefully, this article was helpful, and choosing a volunteer project will be easier for you, or you will be able to advise someone else. Volunteering is an activity that makes people feel better and if it can be connected with traveling and exploring new destinations or cultures it is even more rewarding. Volunteer tourism isn’t always only about volunteering and traveling, but it has more benefits for volunteers. Please, check the following blog post if you want to see more reasons why people volunteer abroad: [Why do people volunteer abroad and how do they benefit from it?](/why-do-people-volunteer-abroad-and-how-do-they-benefit-from-it) Unfortunately, as mentioned earlier, in some cases participation in volunteer tourism can be contra-productive or even harmful. Therefore it is always important to learn about the projects you want to be involved in. For more information about the pros and cons in volunteer tourism read here: Negative and positive aspects of volunteer tourism. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - local safety and security - requirements for a visa/work permit - climate and weather in the particular season - distance for the travel costs - required or recommended vaccinations --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/ethical-issues-and-negative-impact-of-volunteer-tourism-international-volunteering ### Title: 9 Ethical issues and negative impact of international volunteering ### Page ID: 687240 ### Content: ## Orphanage tourism - children are not tourist attractions - don’t create orphans ## Taking locals’ work opportunities - negative impact on local economies  ## Unskilled volunteers - Poorly done work ## Spreading misleading information and biases ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Don’t volunteer abroad before you learn about the project you want to be involved in. Good intention isn’t enough. Though the title and subtitle of this article don’t sound positive, I don’t want to discourage you from volunteering. Please continue reading to learn more so that you can spread this critical awareness and avoid unknowingly supporting bad things.  Most people feel that volunteering is good because volunteers give their time, energy, skills, and knowledge freely, usually having more or fewer expenses. Volunteers, in general, want to help or do the greater good. Their intentions might be good, and I value these people very much. Unfortunately, there is also another side of volunteering abroad that is ethically bad. In this blog post, I will write about particular examples of the negative impact of international volunteering. Honestly, this is a highly complex and challenging topic that it is impossible to cover everything in a few paragraphs. But at least I will try to give you some insights to see this issue from another perspective.  Orphanage tourism, sometimes called child tourism, is probably the worst case of the negative impact of volunteering. This phenomenon doesn’t involve only volunteers but also other tourists who want to pay a visit, cheer up, and financially support children in orphanages. Even people who just donate some money to orphanages are often causing harm to children.  You might have come across various offers for volunteering in orphanages in south-east Asian or African countries; in better case, an orphanage is genuine and helps vulnerable children who don’t have parents or any relatives who can take care of them. Unfortunately, the other case is that an orphanage forces children to be there even if they have one or both parents because empty promises convince them of a better future for their children if they are in the orphanage. The reality is that businessmen run these orphanages to create a profit for themselves, and the children are commodities traded for tourists/volunteers’ fees or donors’ money. The conditions in orphanages aren’t usually good because if the orphanage is poor, it creates a sensational impression on foreigners to contribute more money. The problem is that the money doesn’t go for the orphanage development but into the owners’ pockets.  The tourists who spend one afternoon there or even volunteers who work there for two or three weeks aren’t able to spot anything wrongs because the time is too short to notice that there weren’t any changes for making the place better. And they won’t find out the actual reasons why the children are there because the management will tell them not to talk with children about their past; otherwise, it might hurt them. OK, let’s say you have managed to find a genuine orphanage and want to volunteer there. Is there any other problem? Well, it might be a bigger or a minor issue, but it is there. When you come there as a volunteer and spend a few weeks or months with those children, they will create an emotional attachment to you. This relationship will be broken when you leave, which negatively affects childhood development. Another issue might be becoming their role model instead of the local heroes.   This sad reality is happening, so it is essential to tackle it. You can start with spreading awareness. As I said earlier, some genuine orphanages are doing irreplaceable service for vulnerable children, and it is good to support them. On the other hand, some are causing harm to many children. Therefore, it is always crucial to do proper research before supporting orphanages or choosing projects directly supporting family and community lives.  If you want to learn more about this sad topic, visit [thinkchildsafe.org](https://www.thinkchildsafe.org/thinkbeforevisiting/#) or [loveyougive.org](http://www.loveyougive.org/), or just google orphanage tourism. It might be surprising that someone who works for free/volunteers on a construction site might harm locals’ economies. The volunteers feel satisfied because they help build a school, a clinic, or a library, which is undoubtedly a good thing, and don’t realize that their help was actually harmful.  The reason is that the volunteers take locals’ jobs, which is the only source of income for those people’s families. Unfortunately, the unemployment rate is often very high in developing countries, and the people who lose their jobs won’t be able to find a new one. Therefore, losing a job might be devastating not only for one person but also for his/her children and other relatives who are often dependant.  I stated an example of a construction site which is probably most often the case, but this negative impact of volunteering also occurs in other fields like agriculture or even teaching. Of course, there are opportunities where volunteers are needed and very helpful, especially when some specific skills or expertise are required. Again, not all projects are wrong, but the bad cases are there. Therefore, if the main reason for your volunteering is to help and support, do proper research before you get involved in international volunteering. This issue of volunteering goes hand in hand with the previous one. Training unskilled and inexperienced volunteers sometimes take more effort and energy for the hosting organization than doing the job alone without volunteers. Another case could be when the volunteers do poorly done work because they don’t have needed skills. You can read one concrete story regarding this issue on [huffpost.com](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/little-white-girls-voluntourism_b_4834574?guccounter=1) blog. Spreading bad reviews or gossip is always easier than sharing positive experiences. Sometimes as volunteers or just regular tourists, we might encounter strange and uncomfortable situations and ways of doing things. We think that we exactly understand what has happened, and we judge the locals and see them in a bad light. The worse thing is when we spread our wrong impressions further on. Sometimes we might be right and but most of the time, we, as tourists, even volunteer-tourists, cannot understand or see the actual reasons why something has happened. Maybe after a few months spent in the particular community, we can start understanding and seeing things from different perspectives, and our judgments won’t be negative anymore.  Sadly, many volunteer programs last just a few weeks, which isn’t enough to understand local cultures, communities, or even particular situations or ways of doing things. That can negatively impact us, and we will share misleading information with other people.  [In this blog post](/sharing-bad-experiences-from-volunteering-or-traveling-dont-judge-fast-and-learn-before-spreading-negativities), I share my own experience related to the issue of spreading misleading information about misunderstood circumstances experienced while volunteering. **Were you wronged or experienced a bad situation while volunteering or traveling? Learn and try to understand even if you are sure you are right and don’t judge.** There are more negative impacts of volunteer tourism which I list here, but I won’t elaborate on them in this post because it is already quite long: Things aren’t black and white, which also applies to volunteer tourism. As I have said and the beginning of this post, I don’t want to discourage anyone from doing good and volunteering abroad. This post is just meant to spread awareness about some issues that can sometimes be hidden and one doesn’t realize.  Though there are several issues with international volunteering, as stated above, fortunately, they can be minimized or avoided altogether through careful preparation, planning, and good project management. So when you are planning to volunteer, keep in mind a “win-win-win” situation. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - **Supporting dependency of local communities on support from developed countries** - **Enforcing needs and interests other than from the local community** - **Cultural and religious differences - tensions between volunteers and hosting community** - **Commoditization and commercialization of volunteerism, volunteers, poverty, culture, and children** - **The harmful impact on the environment** --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/volunteer-tourism-has-become-quite-expensive-who-is-making-money ### Title: Volunteer tourism has become quite expensive. Who is making money? ### Page ID: 719531 ### Content: ## Aѕіdе frоm the соmmеrсіаl аѕресt оf vоluntееr tоurіѕm, another соnѕіdеrаtіоn іѕ whеthеr or not you аrе doing thе right thіng bу local communities bу vоluntееrіng thеrе іn thе first place. Would уоu wаnt уоur сhіld tаught by dіffеrеnt аnd оftеn unqualified tеасhеrѕ rоtаtеd еvеrу fеw weeks? or еvеn people thаt juѕt vоluntееr on weekends, as іѕ offered bу ѕоmе соmраnіеѕ? Despite the hype, thеrе аrе nоt оftеn ѕhоrtаgеѕ оf teachers wіllіng to ѕtау longer tеrm in many рlасеѕ. ### Newest articles ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Volunteering оvеrѕеаѕ іѕ аn admirable activity but if уоu аrе рауіng a соmmеrсіаl соmраnу tо gіvе uр уоur tіmе, уоu might be dоіng more hаrm thаn good. Pеорlе uѕuаllу go on hоlіdау tо gеt away frоm it аll and relax аnd do аѕ lіttlе аѕ possible. This іѕ why lаzіng оn a ѕunnу beach іѕ ѕо popular. But thеrе іѕ a grоwіng trend among tourists, young аnd оld, tо mаkе thеіr holidays mоrе mеаnіngful. Thіѕ hаѕ lеd to a rаріdlу grоwіng nісhе travel іnduѕtrу саllеd volunteer tourism, or voluntourism іf уоu wаnt tо bе сutе.  Voluntourism іѕ a соnсерt thаt іѕ саtсhіng uр fast with реорlе from аrоund the wоrld who are wіllіng to ѕреnd money аnd tіmе оn volunteering for thе undеr privileged. Vоluntоurіѕm hаѕ thе potential tо create аn іntеrdереndеnt wоrld whісh contributes in the соllесtіvе dеvеlорmеnt оf the lower dеvеlореd regions. It has thе potential to сrеаtе global сіtіzеnѕ аnd not ѕіmрlу аѕ thе аftеr еffесt оf globalization but аѕ a раrt оf rеѕроnѕіblе travel. Vоluntоurіѕm саtаlуzеѕ the dеbаtе around responsible tourism vѕ. luxurіоuѕ trаvеlіng or mass-tourism.  Thіѕ соnсерt, аlthоugh gаіnіng mоmеntum, has соmе under a lot оf scrutiny bесаuѕе оf its supposed unethical рrасtісеѕ. Thе соnсерt іѕ nоt nеw. For dесаdеѕ people hаvе bееn tаkіng sabbaticals аnd tіmе-оutѕ frоm thеіr ѕtrеѕѕful lіvеѕ to travel tо rеmоtе countries and uѕе thеіr ѕkіllѕ tо help оthеrѕ. Thеѕе "hоlіdауѕ" uѕuаllу lаѕtеd several mоnthѕ, реrhарѕ еvеn уеаrѕ dереndіng оn thе dedication оf thе реорlе іnvоlvеd. Aѕ a result, thе орtіоn tо vоluntееr on vасаtіоn was lіmіtеd to оnlу a few people whо hаd the rеѕоurсеѕ аnd time tо be аwау frоm home fоr еxtеndеd реrіоdѕ.  Thеѕе days, tour ореrаtоrѕ hаvе latched оntо the idea, rеаlіѕеd thаt іt іѕ tremendously popular аnd сrеаtеd ѕhоrtеr hоlіdау расkаgеѕ to suit a rаngе оf tоurіѕtѕ. Aссоrdіng tо a rероrt, Volunteer Tоurіѕm: A glоbаl аnаlуѕіѕ, thе vоluntоurіѕm has grоwn іntо a multі-bіllіоn dоllаr іnduѕtrу. A survey of оvеr 300 іntеrnаtіоnаl vоluntееr оrgаnіѕаtіоnѕ revealed that аррrоxіmаtеlу 1.6 mіllіоn реорlе per уеаr еmbаrk оn volunteer holidays and thаt the іnduѕtrу garners between $1.7 bіllіоn аnd $2.6 bіllіоn annually.  The rероrt аlѕо сіtеd a 2007 survey оf 8500 people, whісh rеvеаlеd thаt the mаjоrіtу оf vоluntееr tourists аrе wоmеn. Volunteers аrе also ԛuіtе уоung, between 20 аnd 25 years old. However, there hаѕ bееn a steady increase іn older age groups as jaded professionals take еxtеndеd brеаkѕ to fіnd оut whаt thеу really want to do wіth thеіr lіvеѕ. Rеtrеnсhmеntѕ and еаrlу retirement have аlѕо lеft some mіddlе-аgеd реорlе with a lоt оf tіmе on thеіr hands and valuable skill-sets that they still want tо рut tо gооd uѕе.  Afrіса, Aѕіа аnd Latin America are thе mоѕt рорulаr dеѕtіnаtіоnѕ. This hаѕ as much to do with thе glоbаl perception оf thеѕе аrеаѕ as іn dеѕреrаtе nееd оf first-world аіd, аѕ іt dоеѕ with thе exotic lосаtіоnѕ аvаіlаblе. Bоth оf thеѕе mоtіvаtіоnѕ hаvе rесеіvеd criticism frоm thоѕе whо thіnk thаt vоluntееr tourism hurtѕ mоrе than іt hеаlѕ.  Volunteering оvеrѕеаѕ іѕ аn admirable activity but if уоu аrе рауіng a соmmеrсіаl соmраnу tо gіvе uр уоur tіmе, уоu might be dоіng more hаrm thаn good.  It іѕ difficult tо сrіtісіzе аnуthіng аѕ positive as gооd іntеntіоnѕ, but it іѕ worth putting thаt аѕіdе for a mіnutе. There аrе mаnу аwkwаrd aspects tо vоluntееrіng, еѕресіаllу fоr thе short tеrm. These might nоt be ѕо сlеаr whеn уоu аrе lооkіng аt a glоѕѕу brосhurе рrоmоtіng еvеrуthіng frоm teaching kіdѕ tо hеlріng еmоtіоnаllу unѕtаblе еlерhаntѕ.  Thе еxрlоѕіоn оf vоlunteer tоurіѕm is rеlаtіvеlу nеw аnd caters lаrgеlу fоr the 18-24 уеаr оld mаrkеt. It's аn аbѕоlutеlу hugе mаrkеt іn thе UK, US, аnd іѕ ѕtеаdіlу grоwіng in Auѕtrаlіа. Gеnеrаllу hаvіng ѕоmе ѕоrt of ѕkіll ѕеt uѕеd tо bе a significant factor when volunteering, but no longer іѕ this thе саѕе. Volunteering is bіg mоnеу. Bіg buѕіnеѕѕеѕ аrе сuѕtоmіѕіng vоluntееrіng packages for еvеrуоnе, rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf thеіr еxреrtіѕе, mоtіvаtіоn оr tіmе line. It іѕ great іf thе volunteers аrе fіllіng a genuine dеmаnd, but unfоrtunаtеlу іn some cases this has lеd tо рrоjесtѕ being created аnd mаtсhеd for thе vоluntееrѕ' nееdѕ rather than a vоluntееr bеіng matched to аn existing рrоjесt.  Who is helping who and what do the volunteers pay for? This іѕ a ѕtrаngе reversal оf roles bеtwееn vоluntееrѕ аnd thе people (оr аnіmаlѕ оr grаѕѕ patches) thеу аrе supposedly hеlріng. Whо іѕ helping whо? And whу? Some commercial companies wіll offer рrоgrаmѕ tо volunteers in a rаngе оf dеѕtіnаtіоnѕ аnd have рrоgrаmѕ ranging from buіldіng work іn Afrіса tо hеlріng turtles іn Cеntrаl Amеrіса. Thеѕе programs саn bе uѕеful for very ѕhоrt trірѕ, but similar рrоgrаmѕ can bе оrgаnіѕеd еlѕеwhеrе without thе considerable amounts уоu will bе сhаrgеd by some of those соmраnіеѕ. Pауіng what саn bе thоuѕаndѕ оf dollars to work of whісh most of it іѕ рrоfіt for thе соmраnу оrgаnіѕіng уоur рrоgrаm аnd nоt thе people in nееd, mаkеѕ nо sense.  These are соmmеrсіаl соmраnіеѕ run fоr рrоfіt. Vеrу little, іf аnу, оf thе money you pay, wіll асtuаllу rеасh the рrоjесt уоu are wоrkіng оn. Yоur services alone аrе whаt уоu аrе gіvіng whеn уоu volunteer.  Why pay ѕо muсh to let somebody find уоu ѕоmеwhеrе tо wоrk fоr frее? There are hеарѕ of organizations thаt will hарріlу take уоur services without charging уоu аnуthіng. Yоu will ѕtіll hаvе tо pay your оwn соѕtѕ in gеttіng there аnd living еxреnѕе, but уоu won't bе ѕtіtсhеd uр bеfоrе you lеаvе. Paying thrее grand or ѕо (without flights) to vоluntееr fоr a fеw wееkѕ іѕ mаdnеѕѕ.  Chесk оut trаvеllеr fоrumѕ lіkе Lonely Plаnеt'ѕ thorn trее; thеrе are rеgulаr соmрlаіntѕ аbоut соmmеrсіаl vоluntееr рrоgrаmѕ.  Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/sharing-bad-experiences-from-volunteering-or-traveling-dont-judge-fast-and-learn-before-spreading-negativities ### Title: Sharing bad experiences from volunteering or traveling. ### Page ID: 750906 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Don’t judge fast and learn before spreading negativities. Slander is one of the worst things that one can remedy; therefore, it is considered a crime in some countries. Of course, not every slander is a crime, but it can always be severe. Sometimes, we are spreading unknowingly misleading information that might appear as slander. Unfortunately, we may never know the truth and spend a lifetime feeling wronged because of misunderstanding and the stubbornness of refusing to learn. Let me tell you a story I’ve experienced while volunteering in Zambia (Africa). I will start a bit broadly, but soon I will get to the point.  The voluntary service I was undertaking usually lasts 12 months, and before it takes place, there is an eight-weekend preparation course spread through one year. (I had an exception, and I arranged my volunteering for only four months due to my study program and research.) I already had an above-average traveling experience; besides traveling within Europe, the US, Middle East, I had previously volunteered for two months in Indonesia, for four months in the UK, and spent a month with volunteers in India. I worked with Indians, Indonesians, Western and Eastern Europeans, even Americans.  By this introduction, I just want to point out that even if I already came across a few volunteer programs, various cultures and lived in different countries, I almost made a big mistake after volunteering in Africa.  I worked in an orphanage with an educational center where I taught adults ICT at training school in the mornings, and then I used to help children study in the afternoons.  When I came to this center, I brought a big 25kg suitcase full of stuff for children (pencil-cases, color pencils, coloring books, games, etc.) On the first day of my stay, I took it to the sisters (nuns), who run the center, assuming they will give it to the children. After a few weeks, I noticed that the children didn’t get anything I brought, even the games. They didn’t get anything even after a couple of months, and I became disappointed and upset. At the end of my four-month stay, the children still didn’t get anything, but I started to understand. Thanks to the extended stay and communication with locals and other volunteers (for some reason, it wasn’t possible to talk directly with sisters), I believe that the sisters used those thighs I brought in a better way than for the orphans in the center. The reality was that the orphanage was very well set, and the orphans, compared to the majority of children living in Zambia, were materialistically sufficiently secured. They had meals three times a day, education, access to a library, sports equipment, afternoon programs, even television. Many children in Zambia are lucky if they have a meal once a day and have a chance to learn reading and writing. Though I am assuming the life of the sisters running the center was quite good, their families could live in deplorable conditions and social workers’ families too. Therefore after learning this, I think that the sisters made better use of all those things I brought if they gave them to their families and the social worker’s families instead of the children in the orphanage who already had many worldly things.  Those children in the orphanage are missing their parents and parental love, but this is quite common in Africa, even for children who have both parents. Suppose some parents don’t have a job or have a very poorly paid job, which is a common reality in Africa. In that case, they will give their child or children to some relatives who live in better conditions. Usually, these children have to work very hard at their relatives’ homes, and they might see their parents only once a year, but in return, they can go to school, and they will eat daily. In this case, it might be even better to live in some orphanage where you will get good care and be treated nicely. Of course, this is not possible to generalize. One social worker shared with me that she’s got a family and children living hours away (maybe 8 or 10 hours) from her workplace, and she visits them just twice a year. She works in this orphanage because it is the only way to support her children and family financially. Her children have to go to school and back home on foot every day, whereby one journey takes about 1,5 hours. They have one meal a day: maize porridge and some pumpkin leaves. And they are grateful to their teacher if he lets them go to the library after school for a while. Even though her children had a mother, she couldn’t be with them due to survival and securing their education. Hopefully, the relatives are a better option than the orphanage, but unfortunately, it isn’t always the case. I have personally heard a few more life stories like this one, but there are hundreds of thousands of unprivileged lives all around the world. So, what would have happened if I hadn't learned about this African reality and just knew that the nuns didn’t give my presents to the orphans, instead just kept them for themselves? I would feel wronged and upset and talk about it with my family and friends, and they would be further sharing this misleading information. I encountered more issues during my voluntary service, and I wanted to change many things there. Do them differently, in a “better” way (the European way). I felt wronged and didn’t understand locals’ explanations, and sometimes it was pretty hard to accept something. Fortunately, after spending two more years in Africa, I have learned that functional approaches in Europe or the US don't always work in Africa; methods that are for Europeans or Americans effective in African conditions will be ineffective or won’t work at all. Now, I understand those issues which made me feel wronged and upset, but it took me months of living in Africa and learning from my Zambian wife and her family.  I am not saying that everything in Africa turns out to be good if you spend a certain amount of time there and marry an African person. But probably you will see various problems from different perspectives. And you will discover that as Africa can learn many things from developed countries, these developed countries can also learn many things from Africa. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. 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A wide range оf асtіоn adventures, from the legendary wаlkіng ѕаfаrі tо rіvеr rаftіng on thе mighty Zambezi, allows the enjoyment of nature аt іtѕ wіldеѕt аnd mоѕt еxhіlіrаtіng. A bіrdеr аnd аnglеr'ѕ раrаdіѕе, Zambia has rесоrds mоrе thаn 740 bird ѕресіеѕ іn аrеаѕ of grеаt ѕсеnіс beauty аnd has ѕоmе оf the best freshwater fishing available including excellent Tіgеr fіѕhіng. Bеѕt of аll thоugh, Zambia іѕ оnе оf thе mоѕt stable соuntrіеѕ іn Afrіса, with 73 trіbеѕ living in hаrmоnу. Pеорlе are very frіеndlу аnd dіѕрlау a rісh cultural heritage during thеіr vіvіd trаdіtіоnаl ceremonies. All this is open tо Wеѕtеrnеrѕ to wіtnеѕѕ their ассеnt and timeless mуѕtіԛuе. Due to the general high altitude of Zambia, the climate is more favorable than expected in a tropical country. The mean maximum temperature in October (the hottest month) in Lusaka is 31.6°C (88.3°F), in Livingstone 34.8°C (94.2°F). The mean minimum temperature in June/July (the coldest month) in Lusaka is 10.1°C (50.2°F), in Livingstone 7.1°C (44.6°F). 1 Zambian Kwасhа = 100 Ngwee; symbol ZMW (international) and K (local) You can exchange your money at authorized foreign exchanges аt banks or burеаux de сhаngе. Sometimes you can exchange your money on couches. Be careful about the dealers on the streets who will be willing to exchange money for you. Sometimes it can be a fast and easy solution to get local cash, but there is a risk of inappropriate rates, fake or old money, or stealing.  Most hotels, shops, restaurants, or travel agencies accept debit and credit cards. In bigger towns, you will find ATMs where you can withdraw a local currency. VISA cards are accepted more often than Master cards, but this can soon change with the fast development. It is better to have both cards while traveling. The easiest way to get local currency is to withdraw from an ATM. Some ATMs charge K5, some even K50 fees for international withdrawals, but some don’t charge any fees. However, your bank can charge additional fees too. If you want to exchange your money at the bank or foreign exchange, you shouldn’t have any problem with USD, EUR, GBP, or ZAR. Though US Dollars are worldwide popular, in some countries, you might find that banks won’t accept old notes issued before 2006 (this can differ in different countries or exchange offices) and dirty or crumpled notes. Zambia is not an exception.  Note that if you go to a small town or a village, you might not be able to use ATM cards at all. 220vоltѕ, 50Hz. Plugs are most often 3-ріn ѕԛuаrе. Some hotels provide plug adapters, but it is safer to have your own. You can find detailed information [here](https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/advice-for-you/when-travelling/travel-adaptor-for-zambia/). Englіѕh is the official language and all mеdіа аnd buѕіnеѕѕ іѕ соnduсtеd іn it. There are over 73 tribal dіаlесtѕ of which the mаіn lаnguаgеѕ аrе Bemba, Nyanja, Tоngа, Luvаlе, Lоzі, Mаmbwе аnd Tumbuka. Some people living in rural areas might not know English, but it shouldn’t be a big problem to find someone who will translate for you. Health risks are all over Africa, let’s say all over the world, but if you follow the standard hygiene practices and local recommendations, you don’t have to worry too much. Before traveling to Zambia, it is recommended tо tаkе vaccines аgаіnѕt Hepatitis A, Polio, and Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider are Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, Rabies, and Typhoid. More about travel vaccines, medicines, and health learn on [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/zambia). In supermarkets and shops, the prices usually are fixed and displayed. On markets, you will sometimes notice price labels too, but if the sellers see the tourist, they might change the price for you. In such cases, it is up to you to consider buying from someone else or negotiating. Sometimes you can take it as a contribution to a local business.  When shopping for souvenirs and handicrafts, you should bargain for lower prices or more items for the offered price. Another case when you can haggle is when hiring an independent guide, as well as a taxi. Taxis don’t have meters, so it is necessary to agree on the price before you start the journey. In this case, you can also try to bargain.  Here is the list of some traditional products you can buy in Zambia: Ebony carvings; woven bаѕkеtѕ; сорреr, brаѕѕ аnd mаlасhіtе оbjеtѕ d'art; рrіntеd cloth; mаѕkѕ; drumѕ; thumb ріаnоѕ; xуlорhоnеѕ; conical fish traps; сlау роtѕ. Sоuvеnіrѕ mау bе exported without rеѕtrісtіоn, but gаmе trорhіеѕ е.g. tooth, bone, ѕkіn, fеаthеr, еtс. аrе ѕubjесt tо еxреrt реrmіtѕ. Some animal products such as rhino horns, elephant ivory, tortoise shells, or warthog tusks, including items made from these animal materials, are prohibited from buying and exporting from Zambia. Even if the locals will be selling them on the open markets, it is the tourists’ responsibility to avoid buying them. Though the mаjоrіtу of Zambians are Christians, many of them are still influenced by trаdіtіоnаl animist bеlіеfѕ аnd thіѕ іѕ reflected in their social culture аnd сuѕtоmѕ. Here are a few examples of social behavior and expressions: **Handshaking** іѕ thе common fоrm оf greeting but sometimes you, as a visitor, can be offered a seat first and then greeted. When someone is **given an item or a present**, they should receive it with both hands. You might also encounter kneeling while receiving something from an older person. This should express one’s respect. Direct **eye contact** between an older adult and a young one is impolite and can be considered rude. **Kissing** and even **holding hands** between two people of the opposite sex is considered sexual; thus, it is offensive in public. You will be confronted with this convention mostly in villages and rural areas. To be **well dressed** is very important in Zambia, and if ladies wear short skirts, it might not be very respectful. The last social convention on this list is **body weight**. In Zambia and other African countries, fat people are considered rich and wealthy. Hopefully, the trend is changing, and a healthy lifestyle is also taking place. Another big topic related is [traditional marriage and its issues like child marriage](/blog-2). Though tipping is not mandatory in Zambia, it is always very appreciated. If you are happy with the service, you can tip the staff in hotels and lodges. In restaurants, a 10% tір may be еxресtеd оr іnсludеd іn a bill. It is also common to tip your guides or rangers on safari tours. You can tip a taxi driver if you are happy with the service provided. There is no summer or wintertime like in Europe or America. The length of the daylight doesn’t change much during the year, and it lasts approximately 12.5 hours. The twilight and the dawn are quite fast compared to North America or northern Europe due to Zambia’s proximity to the equator. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. 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These events are done in the same way as they were since time immemorial. In particular, Zambia has over 20 traditional ceremonies. In this article, we are going to talk about a selected few and these are; the Nyau, the Chinamwali and the Mukanda ceremonies. This ceremony is practiced by a secret society of the Chewa people from the eastern province, an ethnic group of the Bantu people from central and southern Africa. The word ‘Nyau’ means Mask. The ceremony is aimed at initiating boys from childhood to adulthood. These boys are between the ages of 15. Every year, there is a process of enrolment for the boys. This enrollment is done by a close relative who introduces them to the training camp. Others do it on a voluntary basis while some are captured when they pass near the training camp. They are taught for 7 days by instructors called ‘alumbwe’ meaning be praised. Because the training is done in secret, every boy is expected not to tell anyone about anything that took place there. If at all one is found guilty, he will face severe punishment. While at the training camp, the boys are imparted with survival skills, taught traditions that are passed on from generation to generation, and how to handle a woman in bed. It is believed that the ceremony marks the legal, spiritual, and psychological significance to the boys. Whereas, those that have not undergone the process are not known by the ancestors and are treated as outsiders. The introduction to witchcraft and charms for protection is one of the trainings the boys undergo while at the camp. The Mukanda Ceremony of the Luvale people involves the circumcision of the initiates who are young boys aged 8 to 12 and so on. The ceremony acts as a test of their courage and lesson on their future role in society as men and husbands. The Luvale people perform different kinds of ceremonies and the famous one is the Mukanda ceremony. The Mukanda ceremony is performed annually during the dry season (October) in order to initiate boys into men. When the boys of the village are of the age needed, the elders will meet and decide on holding a muknda which is known as the rite of passage into manhood. The masked men called “the Makishi” represent the dead ancestral spirits and during that period they go from village to village to announce that mukanda (circumcision) is near. The whole village will hold a feast the night before the ceremony and the boys have their last meal. Before the ceremony, the Nganga mukanda who is the medicine man prepares the boys by giving them a medication called “lisako” and then they are escorted to the place of death called “kateteveje” by the makishi. Drums beat loudly so that the screams of the boys can be drowned out. The man called chikenzi (penis doctor) then performs the circumcision by removing the foreskin of the penis. The skins are then thrown into a forbidden area called “kabulu” and the blood is collected in the grounds and no one is permitted to touch the grounds. The penis is then treated with special medicine and wrapped in bandages. The boys are then taken to a special place outside the village already chosen by the Nganga Mukanda (medicine man) as the site of the Mukanda encampment which acts as a home to the boys for a few months.  The boys must sleep in special penis mode positions with sticks pegged and elders teach them on survival skills such as weaving, masking, basketry, and also how to handle their wives in bed and they make sure that discipline is upheld during that period.  Lastly, after they are all healed and all is done, the graduation ceremony takes place, and food and beer is prepared and the boys are taken to the river for purification while dressed in grass skirt kits and hats when coming back from being purified. While in the camp, boys are taught how to take care of their wives and to satisfy their wives sexual needs. Those who find it hard to find a girl are told to have sex with a banana plant and imagine it is a girl’s sexual organ.  This is a ceremony which is performed by the Chewa and Nsenga people of eastern province in Zambia. Unlike the nyau and the mukanda ceremonies, this one is centered on a girl child. A girl undergoes a ritual known as chinamwali meaning puberty, a traditional initiation ceremony for girls. Soon after the girl hits puberty, she is taken into confinement for 7 days where she is counseled by elder women known as Anankungwi on a number of things believed to prepare her into adulthood. Thereafter, they take her into the forest. At this point, the girl is taught good morals such as self-respect, how to take care of a home and her husband. She is instructed to respect her parents and the elderly people, especially the chief. Also, she is told not to be eating eggs for fear of being barren. Concerning menstrual hygiene, she is taught in such a way that no one should see her menstrual blood, not even her husband. After the ceremony, the girl becomes not only a member of her family but also the community. She takes on adult responsibility and respects other people as well as community responsibilities. Moreover, she shall be able to pass the traditions and customs to the next generation. Traditional ceremonies are important in the history of a society. They play an important role in the remembrance of our ways of life. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/zambian-marriages ### Title: Zambian marriages ### Page ID: 2242520 ### Content: ## Types and laws of marriages ## Events before and during the marriage ceremony ## Wedding engagement gift ## Lobola (Dowry) ## Zambian kitchen party ## Cilanga Mulilo (Pre-wedding buffet) ## Pre-marital traditional counseling ## Pre-marital church counseling ## Wedding day ## Conclusion #### Roadtrip - Lusaka-Zanzibar #### Tests and Holidays #### Preschool classes, English, and the special days #### Another month passed like a blink of an eye but we are progressing #### Discovering the Heart of Zambia: A Guide to Lusaka #### Explore the Beauty of Zambia's rich culture, foods, nature and animals, religion, and art ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Marriage is the first gift that God gave to human beings, and two are definitely better than one. Marriage has accompanied the human story from the very genesis. Each culture defines marriage life differently. We now take a journey through this beautiful and peaceful land of Zambia learning the interesting lead-up events before the final day, when the two are now pronounced husband and wife. Zambian Law recognizes two kinds of marriage. Statutory marriages under the Marriage Act and customary marriages under different customs that may vary from tribe to tribe. Polygamy is not allowed for those married under the Marriages Act (Chapter 50) of 1989. The provisions of the Marriages Act do not apply to customary law marriages. It is a criminal offense (bigamy) for a person married under the Act to undergo a marriage ceremony whilst legally married to another person. Customary law marriages are potentially polygamous. According to a 2003 survey, 16% of marriages in Zambia are polygamous. While frequently more common in rural areas, the practice can also be found in some urban settings. Whether a man needs consent from his existing wife or wives before taking another wife or wives depends on the particular customs governing the marriage. The High Court has jurisdiction over matrimonial causes arising from statutory marriages, including succession. Statutory marriages must be registered and must be monogamous. Suppose a person was married under customary law before entering into a marriage under the Marriages Act. In that case, s/he is liable to prosecution for bigamy. Although common marriages are practiced in Zambia, they are recognized in the Zambia constitution. (Also known as non-ceremonial, informal, by habit and refute or a legal framework. In this type of "marriage", a couple may be considered married without formally registering their relation as a civil or religious marriage.) The Marriages Act sets the legal minimum marrying age at 16. Anyone under 21 who is not a widow or widower needs written consent to marry from the father. If consent is refused, the minor can apply to a High Court judge to obtain official consent. Under customary law, the minimum marrying age is considered when the person reaches maturity, a status that is not accurately defined. (It might be around 16 years.) The Act does not contain provisions related to marital property regimes such as in or out of community property. Even though Zambia is a country with different tribes and customs, the marriage process is predominantly the same. Initially, in Zambia, like in many other African countries and traditions, families usually looked for prospects within their tribe. They rarely went outside their circle to find a partner. At the start of the marriage procedure, a mediator usually serves as a negotiator for the marriage proposal between a man and his bride-to-be's family. This mediator is known as the Ba Shibukombe or Katawa Mpango, depending on the tribe. He is usually a man of integrity and well-respected in society. The mediator is the one who plans the first visit of the intending groom to the girl's parents by initially carrying some gifts from the groom to present to them. If the meeting goes well, he is asked to return on another day when the bride-to-be will be present. At that meeting, she is asked by her parents if she knows whom the man is representing. If she answers in the affirmative, another meeting to discuss dowry payments is arranged. During this next meeting, the mediator presents special foods from the groom's family to the bride's family as a sign of appreciation. The groom's family then begins to make plans for their visit to the girl's family for the marriage negotiations, dowry pay, or lobola. On this visit, the groom's family is traditionally expected to bring a manufactured hoe wrapped in cloth with a handle. The hoe is a symbol of the cultivation of the earth and for fertilization. The man also carries white beads and a small amount of money (K100/$6.25 and above). The beads and money are put on a small plate and covered. This visit could be referred to as the insalamu or courtship, and it comes with a wedding engagement gift. The gifts, mostly beads, symbolize the man's official proposal to show his commitment. When this is accepted, it indicates that the girl has agreed to marry him, so then they seek the parents' approval. When the parents give their consent, then the marriage negotiations can begin. This is how the bride's family is officially informed. As part of the acceptance, Icisumina Nsalama, also known as the acceptance of the marriage proposal, a meal is prepared by the girl's family. This meal is delivered to the groom as a symbol of their acceptance of his marriage proposal. The groom gets a plate of Nshima (traditional thick porridge made from maize meal (see the article about Zambian foods)) and a plate of whole chicken. Through this gesture, the bride's family shows that they accept the marriage proposal on their daughter's behalf. "Nkobekela" is the period from when the insalamu (courtship) is accepted by the woman's side to marriage or wedding day. During this time, the two partners get to know each other and their families better. A dowry or bride’s price in Zambia is called ‘lobola'. This is a pre-wedding practice, where money and gifts must be presented to the girl's family. It is a form of compensation to her family for the lost services of the girl and is intended for the wife's family for raising her well. It comes after the official engagement of the couple. This fee is usually in monetary form in urban cities or in livestock in rural areas, as agreed by both families. The price varies, but usually, it is between K1000/$62.5 - K40000/$2600 or slightly more. The amount is typically determined by the location (rural or urban) and the educational background of the lady. Before the process, a groom must declare his intention to marry the bride by bringing plates filled with money (k100/$6.25 – k500/$31.25 or slightly more), which is called 'nsalamu', to his bride's relatives. There are times when the girl is discovered pregnant before official marriage. In this situation, there is a penalty fee (damage fees); it's also a varying fee, but can go as high as k1000/$62.25 - k4000/$250 or slightly more, charged to the man for impregnating the woman before the official marriage. This is concluded in the first meeting. The kitchen party is an accepted and necessary pre-wedding tradition unique to engaged Zambian ladies. The primary purpose of this party is for guests from both families to advise the bride in several areas and then accept the couple into each other's families before the big day. A man that is about to get married is treated to a pre-wedding buffet by his future wife’s female relatives. The ceremony is called ‘cilanga mulilo', which is from the Bemba tribe of northern Zambia. It directly translates to 'show the fire', alluding to the fact that most meals are prepared on charcoal or firewood instead of a stove. The pre-wedding buffet consists of traditional foods that the groom can expect to be served in his matrimonial home. ([Read more about Zambian foods here.](/zambian-foods)) The cooking takes place at the bride's relatives' house, then it is carried to the groom's relatives' house, usually accompanied by traditional drummers and singers. "Knowledge is power" this great ancient saying leads us to the most essential preparation segment before the two finally come together. Before the wedding day, the elders organize themselves to teach the man and the woman traditional values on how to abide in their new married life. For many young women about to get married, traditional counseling is considered the cornerstone of marriage and is at the top of their priority list. Therefore, one lacking knowledge of such teachings is considered ill-prepared for marriage, as they are likely to encounter challenging experiences once married. For this reason, the services of traditional marriage counselors, locally known as Bana Chimbusa or Alangizi have become popular across all sections of Zambian society. These counselors offer, at a fee, traditionally inclined premarital counsel to would-be brides and also married women in need of spousal refresher sessions. Their charges range from 1,000 to 2,000 Zambia Kwacha (about 70 – 130 US dollars) for a full course that runs from one to two weeks. Singing and the playing of traditional drums characterize the counseling sessions. Beatrice Bwalya, a traditional marriage counselor said many urban dwellers have realized the vital role traditional marriage counseling plays in maintaining harmony in society through upholding traditions and cultural values. This is typically done by the clergy (pastors or priests). The standard time for this counseling is 3-6 months. Church premarital counseling intends to prepare Christian couples for the sacred, moral, and legal relationship called marriage. Premarital counseling often will help couples snuff out potential areas of growth in their relationship as well as where they most need to align and communicate. For the wedding day, it depends on a budget of the couple. Others end everything at a kitchen party and "chilanga mulilo", after which they go to their matrimonial house. Others go further to hold a wedding reception celebration after the marriage blessings in Church or without church blessings. Marriage helps us appreciate the importance of a woman as a helper and a man as the head of the house. Therefore, the Zambian culture and its people hold marriage rites in the highest esteem. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/rabson-silomba ### Title: Rabson Silomba ### Page ID: 2242570 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/ruth-nalomba-suba ### Title: Ruth Nalomba Šuba ### Page ID: 2242585 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/njavwa-nalomba ### Title: Njavwa Nalomba ### Page ID: 2242593 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/i-moved-to-africa-with-my-family-and-established-a-kindergarten-2 ### Title: I moved to Africa with my family and established a kindergarten ### Page ID: 2243703 ### Content: ## Back to the Czech Republic for a while, and the punch of a lifetime for my wife  ## The emergence of the idea of living in Zambia. And why did I quit my job twice? ## Still challenges, but the kindergarten is back in play ## Extra earnings, the beginning of a non-profit, and the first project ## How far are we with the construction in Zambia, and how is it related to the kindergarten? ## Fundraising - Donate a kindergarten #### Roadtrip - Lusaka-Zanzibar #### Tests and Holidays #### Preschool classes, English, and the special days #### Another month passed like a blink of an eye but we are progressing #### Discovering the Heart of Zambia: A Guide to Lusaka #### Explore the Beauty of Zambia's rich culture, foods, nature and animals, religion, and art #### Jak školka pokračuje? #### Zambian foods #### I moved to Africa with my family and established a kindergarten #### Zambian marriages #### African traditional ceremonies from Zambia #### 9 important things every tourist should know before traveling to Zambia (Africa) ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Do you want to pat yourself on the back, feel good, and make yourself and others happy? Then try to help someone or donate; it will work great if it doesn't screw up! The following lines are a bit personal, so if you are not interested, please skip down to the second to last paragraph or here: [https://cecinafrica.cz/donations/](https://cecinafrica.cz/donations/) The original idea grew about seven years ago when I volunteered at an orphanage and educational center of Salesians of Don Bosco in Zambia – I had an idea to establish a kindergarten. (More about [volunteering here](https://www.africanwalks.com/en/volunteering).) Many people have these thoughts sometimes, I guess. But already, two years later, I was closer than others to make it real because I married an African woman from Zambia. (For more about [Zambian marriages, read here](https://www.africanwalks.com/en/zambian-marriages).) The kindergarten was still on my mind, but after some months in Zambia and South Africa, we moved to the Czech Republic. However, the first attempt at establishing a kindergarten/school I started in cooperation with my Zambian sister-in-law and her husband immediately after moving to the Czech Republic. My sister-in-law works as a teacher, and my brother-in-law (her husband) is a gospel singer and sometimes has clients for private tutoring. But soon after a few weeks, I realized that establishing a kindergarten wouldn't work like this. Although the communication worked perfectly, the pieces of information I used to receive were always incomplete, unrealistic, and unclear. So establishing a kindergarten was over before it had even started. I do not mean to sound like it was my in-laws' mistake. The problem was in getting the facts. For example, if I wanted to know the kindergarten's possible location, the price of the rent of the building/rooms, the costs of furnishing, and the necessary formalities for establishing a school, might be quite challenging in Africa. In the Czech Republic, people browse the internet, check the possibilities and offers, make some calls, or write some e-mails. In a few days, they can make a more-less solid plan. It has yet to work like this in Africa; five years ago, it did not work at all. The person has to know where to handle the stuff, go there personally, wait for hours, or try it the next day. If he wants to check the prices of goods or rent, he has to visit the locations, which is very complicated and expensive without a car. Also, public transport is expensive and finite. It is also surprising that if you want to see a house for rent, you often have to pay for it. It is challenging for Zambians with an average or even below-average salary. I did not realize this, so I did not understand why my brother-in-law could not send me factual information. For them, it was probably hard to understand why I kept asking for such specific things and wanted to be clear about what and how much I will pay for and how it will work. I'm not a perfectionist, so I didn't feel I was asking for too much specific information. But it just didn't work. In the meantime, I started to work as an English teacher at a primary school in Moravský Beroun. I also was financially supporting my wife's brother and sister in education. I was reconstructing the attic of our house, and our son Gabriel was born. In addition, I earned extra money by giving lectures and seminars on tourism at Palacký University in Olomouc. Then Covid-19 occurred, and Ruth's (my wife's) dad died in Zambia. Because of Covid-19, she could not even say her last goodbye at a funeral. This sad circumstance contributed to our decision to build a house in Zambia. The first reason was to have a place to stay while visiting our family. The second, more urgent reason was making a home for Ruth's Mom after her husband passed away. (Ruth's father worked as a security guard in a government company, where he was entitled to a state apartment, but after his death, the family's entitlement to this apartment ceased.) Because her Mom used to take care of her ill brother (who died just a few months before Ruth's father), three kids, and two kids of her sister, she had to stop working as a hairdresser. The only income was Ruth's father's low payment. After his death, everything got complicated, so we decided to build a house where Mom could live, and we will have a place to stay while visiting. So my mother-in-law was building the house, and we supported her financially. The following year, while the building was still going on, we thought about moving to Zambia for a year or two before our kids started attending school. We wanted them to meet their African Grandmother, and I also wanted to understand Zambian culture in depth. It was not an easy decision, but finally, we made it. I ended up at work, and we were ready to fly to Zambia after the summer holidays. However, because of Covid-19, the birth of our second baby boy Benjamin, and the change in other circumstances made us remain. I started working as a teacher at the same school and in the same position as before. This opportunity encouraged us that postponing our moving was the right choice. By then, I agreed with the headmaster to work only up to the end of the school year because of moving to Zambia afterward. The construction of the house in Zambia was still in progress, and we kept solving various problems, such as transferring money to Zambia, choosing the windows, or finding ways to avoid the building material being stolen. The solution was buying food for workers so they would refrain from stealing the material. But we weren't able to monitor it anyhow.  We were also dealing with fair prices for the materials and workers. Another problem was that the $2500 I sent for the construction got lost in some Kenyan bank. After a year and a half, the financial arbiter recommended leaving the case because there was nothing else I could do about it.   It was not easy to deal with the construction to avoid extra expenses. The workers and the materials sellers should not have known they were working for a European. Otherwise, the prices could have been two or three times higher than usual. I knew how I wanted the house to be done. So we did it like this: I sent my mother-in-law a house plan and instructions, and she consulted it with the bricklayer. Then she called me back about how he wanted to do it. I repeated how I wanted to do it, and we agreed. However, the bricklayer did it his way. During that time, I started thinking about kindergarten again. Because we were going to move to Zambia, I would have more control over everything and be able to monitor the progress.  I started to cooperate with my friend Jiří Slimařík on web development, not only for an extra money but also because of my growth in other areas of interest. He was also involved in some charitable works, so our idea of creating a solid base for our charitable activities was born. We also wanted to allow other people to get involved. I invited another friend Jarda Šotola and we established an NGO that supports developmental projects and intercultural understanding. See z [https://cecinafrica.cz/](https://cecinafrica.cz/) for more info. Our first project is the kindergarten in Zambia. From the beginning, I wanted our kindergarten to be different from other kindergartens. That's why, in addition to a child-centered approach, or teaching to understand - not memorize as is common in Africa, I want the children to learn the basics of CS (computer science). CS contains logical thinking and creativity combined with the basics of a programmer's reasoning, critical thinking, etc. Due to my interest in technology and web development, and experience teaching IT at primary school (besides English, I also taught IT and PE), implementing CS into our school's curriculum will add to my experience. For the school, especially the children, it will be a great advantage for their future development. There are various comprehensive methodologies for kids who can't read. There are also many offline materials and possibilities to teach computer science without computers. Of course, in time, we will be glad if we can buy some notebooks or tablets. I had more plans for our house ( accommodating tourists, running a hair salon for my mother-in-law, drying fruit, or raising chickens). But in Africa, plans are like paper flags in the wind. However, because of these plans, we built a bigger house than we would have needed. After a one-year delay, we finally flew to Zambia with my wife and kids, who were 1 and 3 years old. And our plans started to change. It's good to plan, but here in Zambia, I have found that most things in Africa don't work or don't work as one thinks they will based on the European plan. Apart from the plans mentioned above, the main plan was to start living in the house as soon as possible. Unfortunately, this has also changed due to the different perspectives of Africans and Europeans. After three months with my family in Zambia, we are still living in a rental even though we have built a house. I will describe what I mean by different perspectives in another article. However, the kindergarten will open on January 9, 2023, the beginning of the school year in Zambia. The kindergarten will be in a part of our house, and our first teacher (my sister-in-law) with her family will live in another part. We will see if we will be able to move in there one day. The school is located on the periphery of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, where people cannot afford regular school fees. So, for now, I'm planning to support the running of the kindergarten. In the future, when the kindergarten expands, it should be able to earn its own money for its operation and teachers' salaries; then, we can focus on another project. For education to take place, we need financial support to buy equipment for the kindergarten and provide electricity by installing a solar power unit and an electricity generator, as the electricity grid is not yet within reach. You can read more about the kindergarten on our website [https://cecinafrica.cz/projects/](https://cecinafrica.cz/projects/). I want to ask you or give you the opportunity to support children's education. If you have the chance and want to do a good thing, please donate to our fundraising campaign "Donate a kindergarten" [https://cecinafrica.cz/donations/](https://cecinafrica.cz/donations/). Until the preschool becomes independent of external funding, we want to continually support its operation so that we can reduce or waive tuition for parents (children) who cannot afford it. Thank you very much in advance for any form of support - for sharing the fundraising among your friends, financial aid, a donation through a donation agreement, or even for an encouraging message :-) Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/zambian-foods ### Title: Zambian foods ### Page ID: 2251233 ### Content: ## Common local foods, drinks, fruits, and their traditional names ## FOODS ### NSHIMA “Nsima” ## LOCAL RELISH “ ndiyo” ### **Zambian beans (****kabulangeti****)** ### **Caterpillars (IFINKUBALA)** ### **Ants (INSWA)** ## Vegetables ### CHIKANDA ### IFISHASHI ### CHIBWABWA ### OKRA (DELELE) ## DRINKS ### MUNKOYO OR IBWATU ### CHIBWANTU ## FRUIT ### **'Fat cakes' (VITUMBUWA/FRITTERS)**  ## CONCLUSION #### Roadtrip - Lusaka-Zanzibar #### Tests and Holidays #### Preschool classes, English, and the special days #### Another month passed like a blink of an eye but we are progressing #### Discovering the Heart of Zambia: A Guide to Lusaka #### Explore the Beauty of Zambia's rich culture, foods, nature and animals, religion, and art ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Foods and recipes are synonymous with a country, society, and culture. Zambia is one of the blessed countries that has successfully preserved its rich food varieties and recipes with time. Eating is ingrained in Zambian culture, from social events such as barbeques to pre-wedding events where a groom is treated to a buffet of traditional dishes from his bride's family. ([Read more about Zambian marriages](/zambian-marriages)). Zambian food is rich in nutritional content, has good taste, and is meticulously prepared. This was from the testimony of the locals and visitors from various nations. Having interacted with one visitor from the Czech Republic whom I hosted at home for a couple of days. This man couldn't resist the local food. In Zambia, we commonly say "Local is Laka" meaning local; in this case, the local food is the best. Having visited Botswana, one of the countries that eats a lot of meat in Africa, I noticed that most people I interacted with, the first things they would appreciate when it comes to Zambian food, was rich variety of local vegetables and how well they were prepared. Contrary to the healthy-sounding food, I must note the excessive use of oil in food preparation in most families in Zambia. This is Zambia's native staple cuisine. It is made from corn that is processed into a fine white powder called 'mealie meal'. It is cooked by mixing the corn meal with water, which is boiled as porridge (similar to grits). More cornmeal is added until it develops a thicker texture. Cornmeal can be substituted for cassava, sorghum, and millet. Sometimes it's made thin, perhaps with sugar, and eaten as porridge. The Nshima is typically accompanied by some tasty relish made from local food, meat, fish or Chicken, and one or two vegetables. Nshima can be enjoyed at any of the many traditional restaurants in Zambia, as well as at boutique hotels. Full meals with Nshima range from as low as ( 0,625$) to (6.25$) or slightly more. The common beans in Zambian are locally called 'kabulangeti'. Unlike spicy Asian cuisine, beans in Zambia are not cooked in spices. They are very mildly spiced and cooked together with onions and tomatoes. Caterpillars in Zambia are called 'ifinkubala'. They are usually fried in oil or boiled for a few minutes, then fried in oil, and are served with tomatoes and onion with nshima. After it rains, flying ants called 'inswa' are collected. The wings are pulled off, and the bodies are fried in oil. They are rich in protein and can be eaten as a snack or served as a side dish with nshima. There are plenty of vegetables that are eaten in Zambia, based on seasonal availability. Popular vegetables include 'chibwabwa' (pumpkin leaves), 'katapa' (sweet potato leaves), 'bondwe' (a species of amaranth), 'impwa' (a species of eggplant), 'lumanda' (a species of hibiscus), and okra, which is either fried or boiled with bicarbonate of soda. Chikanda is commonly referred to as 'African polony', although it is entirely vegetarian. Chikanda is made from wild orchid tubers, peanuts, chilly and baking soda. It is cooked until it has a meatloaf consistency and is served either hot or cold. Pounded peanuts are mixed with vegetables such as rape (a type of kale) to make ifisashi. It can be added to other food items such as kapenta (a small sardine-like fish), sweet potatoes, and chikanda (African polony). Chibwabwa is a typical Zambian dish cooked throughout the country. It consists of tomatoes, onions, pumpkin leaves, and (optionally) pounded groundnuts. The ingredients are boiled in water until the combination becomes thick in texture. In Zambia, chibwabwa is typically prepared during traditional ceremonies. When adequately prepared, this creamy side dish is always served as an accompaniment to *nshima*, a dough-like porridge made with maize flour. Allow me to introduce an enchanting dish from Zambia, "Delele". This special dish is named after the plant used for making this dish. "Delele" is also referred to as okra. It's good to note that, when eating this vegetable, you have to be very alert and focused because it's slightly slippery and can easily mess up your clothes. The most common way to prepare it in Zambia involves using soda (bicarbonate of soda). It makes the okra tasty and adds a beautiful color, but it reduces the nutrients. It can also be eaten as fried vegetables. Okra is best enjoyed when eaten with boiled beans, locally known as Kabulangeti. Zambia's many water bodies produce different types of fish. Some of the most popular are kapenta (small sardine-type fish). They are fried in oil with tomatoes, onions, and 'buka buka' (a species of Nile perch and bream, which is either grilled, boiled, or dried). Then it is served in gravy with nshima. This is a popular drink in rural Zambia. It is a mildly fermented drink made from pounded roots of *Rhynchosia heterophylla* mixed with bits of maize. The mixture can be drunk immediately when made or after several days after the fermentation process. It is often called "sweet beer" by Zambians. This drink is made up of corn porridge and some root crops boiled together. This is quite sour. So, you have to add a little sugar and shake it while you drink it.  Traditional seasonal Zambian fruits include wild loquats called ‘*masuku*', which have a plum-like taste, '*masau*', which tastes like sour apples, and baobab seeds called '*mawuyu*', among others. Vitumbuwa or "fritters" are fried dough balls of flour, sugar, yeast, and water. They are commonly found at markets around Zambia and served in a newspaper. Vitumbuwa is a common afternoon tea-time snack. For a country like Zambia, the local foods have been a great source of value. Eating these foods, and many other local foods not mentioned, is a great experience for anyone from any country. Because as far as most Zambians are concerned with their food, “local is Laka”. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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You read that right! In Zambia, children write tests even in preschool. After almost a month and a half, I am finally writing about our progress in kindergarten. We are in the second half of the rainy season and the middle of the first school trimester. Classes started on January 9 and will end on April 6. Then there will be a one-month holiday and the second trimester will begin. So what's new? Výuka byla zahájena v pondělí 9. ledna 2023, což je v Zambii začátek školního roku. Některé práce na dokončení školky ještě probíhaly, ale to výuce nebránilo. Nicméně se ještě muselo čekat na děti. V průběhu týdne jsem již měli tři děti... The original idea came about seven years ago when I was volunteering at the Salesian Orphanage and Education Center in Zambia - I had the idea to start a school in Africa. Anyone can think of such an idea. But after just two years, in 2017, I was closer to making this idea a reality than others because I got married in Africa... The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. 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Elektřina je nyní hlavně potřeba k nabíjení telefonu paní učitelky, aby mohla komunikovat s rodiči, ale také pro osvětlení ve třídě. I když jsme v Africe a sluníčko tu obecně hodně pálí, tak je tu nyní období dešťů a když se obloha zatáhne, tak i přes den je zde docela šero. Co se týče vody, tak jako užitkovou vodu, převážně na splachování záchoda, se pouzívá dešťová voda z podzemního rezervoáru - zatím se musí vytahovat kýblem, ale snad časem koupíme čerpadlo. Voda na pití, umývání a na vaření se kutálí ve 250 litrových sudech od 300 metrů vzdáleného souseda, který ji za 15 Kwacha (cca 20Kč) prodává. Ne vždy je k mání, protože používá solární čerpadlo a když je zataženo, tak voda neteče. ## Díky vašim příspěvkům a darům můžeme školku postupně vybavovat a snad budeme časem moci chudším dětem nabídnout nižší poplatky nebo je odpustit úplně, aby se i ony dostali ke vzdělání. ## Sbírka - Daruj dětem školku #### Tests and Holidays #### Preschool classes, English, and the special days #### Another month passed like a blink of an eye but we are progressing #### Discovering the Heart of Zambia: A Guide to Lusaka #### Explore the Beauty of Zambia's rich culture, foods, nature and animals, religion, and art #### Jak školka pokračuje? ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Výuka byla zahájena v pondělí 9. ledna 2023, což je v Zambii začátek školního roku. Některé práce na dokončení školky ještě probíhaly, ale to výuce nebránilo. Nicméně se ještě muselo čekat na děti. V průběhu týdne jsem již měli tři děti ve školce a příští týden jich očekáváme šest.  Paní učitelka krásně vyzdobila třídu a připravila potřebné pomůcky pro děti. Zatím máme jen základní pomůcky, ale postupně budeme dokupovat, tak abychom měli pro výuku vše potřebné. Učebnu jsem vymalovali a ještě dokončujeme malování budovy z venku. Také se začíná dláždit a betonovat chodník před domem, aby se do školky nenosilo bláto. Tímto Vás chci poprosit nebo Vám dát příležitost, podpořit vzdělávání dětí. Pokud máte možnost a chcete udělat dobrou věc pošlete příspěvek na naši sbírku “Daruj dětem školku” [https://cecinafrica.cz/cs/donations/](https://cecinafrica.cz/cs/donations/). Než se školka stane nezávislou na vnějším financování, chceme průběžně podporovat její provoz, abychom mohli snížit nebo odpustit rodičům (dětem), kteří si to nemohou finančně dovolit, školné. Předem moc děkuji za jakoukoli formu podpory - za šíření sbírky mezi známými, finanční podporu, dar na základě darovací smlouvy nebo třeba za povzbuzující zprávu :-) Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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With a diverse mix of over 70 different tribes, Zambia offers a unique cultural experience. From its stunning water bodies, including the famous Victoria Falls, to its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and buffalo, Zambia is a nature lover's paradise. Whether you're interested in art, music, dance, food, religion, or the great outdoors, Zambia has something to offer for everyone. One of the most famous Zambian traditions is the Mooba dance of the Lenje ethnic group. The Mooba dance is a community dance performed during rituals and ceremonies related to birth, initiation, and death. It expresses the Lenje people's social and cultural identity. Visitors to Zambia should not miss the opportunity to witness this beautiful dance. Another popular Zambian tradition is the Kuomboka ceremony, a traditional ceremony of the Lozi people. The ceremony takes place during the rainy season when the Lozi king travels from his dry-season palace to his wet-season palace. The Kuomboka ceremony is a grand procession. The king is carried on a large barge, accompanied by hundreds of people, drums, and traditional dances. The Kuomboka ceremony is spectacular and a must-see for anyone visiting Zambia. ([More traditions and ceremonies here](/african-traditional-ceremonies-from-zambia).) Zambian food is another highlight of the country's rich cultural heritage. Traditional Zambian cuisine is heavily influenced by maize, the country's staple food. Popular dishes include Nshima, a porridge-like dish made from maize meal, and Kapenta, a dish made from small fish that are dried and then fried. Visitors to Zambia should take advantage of the opportunity to try some of the country's delicious dishes. ([Read more about Zambian foods and recipes here.](/zambian-foods)) Art is another important aspect of Zambian culture, and visitors can find a variety of traditional crafts, such as carving, pottery, and jewelry-making. Zambian artists are known for their creativity and skill; their work can be found in markets, museums, and galleries throughout the country. Zambian are very religiously oriented. So the country is home to various religious beliefs, with Christianity being the most widely practiced religion, accounting for over 95% of the population. It is a mix of many different denominations. Islam is another practiced religion, accounting for approximately 3% of the people. The traditional African religions make up the rest of the population. Traditional African religions are based on a belief in the spirit world. They are often characterized by traditional healers, known as "sangomas". Visitors to Zambia can learn about these beliefs and practices and attend some religious ceremonies and festivals. ([An article on myths and beliefs in Zambia](/the-social-status-of-myths-in-zambia).) The beauty of Zambia's nature is also a significant draw for visitors. The country is home to several national parks, including South Luangwa National Park and Lower Zambezi National Park, which offer stunning scenery and opportunities for wildlife viewing. Zambia is also home to many water bodies, including Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This attraction offers breathtaking views and activities such as rafting, bungee jumping, and helicopter tours. In conclusion, Zambia is rich in cultural heritage, traditions, and natural beauty. From the Mooba dance of the Lenje ethnic group to Victoria Falls. Zambia has something for everyone and it is a must-visit destination. So pack your bags and experience the beauty and richness of Zambia. Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. 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Want to add a little spice to your travel itinerary? Well, hold on to your safari hats because we're heading to the heart of Zambia – Lusaka! This hidden gem is a city where culture meets adventure. This post aims to give you a view into Lusaka so you can make knowledgeable decisions about your travel plans. Whether you're a budget traveler, a luxury traveler, or an adventurer, this guide will provide you with the information you need to make the most of your visit to Lusaka. Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia, a country in southern Africa. It is the largest city in Zambia and the center of its political, economic, and cultural activities. It is a vibrant city with significant growth and development in recent years, making it an attractive destination for tourists. Lusaka offers visitors a unique and exciting experience with its cultural heritage and diverse attractions. Lusaka's history dates back to the early 20th century. The British government founded Lusaka in 1913 as the administrative center of Northern Rhodesia, which was then a British protectorate. In 1935 it was established as a capital city. Lusaka's history is also tied to the Soli and Lenje people, the indigenous ethnic groups of Zambia. The town was located near the site of the old Soli state and was named after the Chief named "Lusaaka".  Over the years, Lusaka has continued to evolve and grow, becoming Zambia's political, cultural, and economic center today. The city's history and cultural heritage are reflected in its landmarks and attractions, including the National Museum, Playhouse theatre, markets (Soweto market or Sunday market), Kabwata Cultural Village, National Heroes Stadium, Kalimba Reptile Park, Mundawanga ZOO, Lusaka National Park and more. Among other African cities, Lusaka can be considered well-equipped with modern infrastructure and amenities, making it an attractive tourist destination. The city is home to a range of shopping centers, hotels, and restaurants that cater to different budgets and tastes. Several amenities, such as banks, ATMs, and internet cafes, make it easy for tourists to access the services they need during their stay. Lusaka is a city that caters to the needs of all types of tourists, whether they are budget travelers, luxury travelers, or adventure seekers. For budget travelers, there are many affordable hotels, guesthouses, street food stalls, and local markets that offer great value for money. For luxury travelers, there are high-end hotels and resorts, as well as a range of fine-dining restaurants and upmarket shopping centers. For adventure travelers, there are opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor activities in the surrounding areas. Regardless of your travel style, Lusaka has something to offer everyone. Lusaka offers a range of unique, local experiences that allow tourists to immerse themselves in the city's vibrant culture and heritage. From trying local street food and experiencing the city's nightlife scene (which I don't recommend) to taking a city tour with a local guide, trying traditional Zambian cuisine, or viewing the game in Lusaka National Park. There is much to discover in Lusaka. Finally, it's important to note the importance of responsible tourism when visiting Lusaka and other destinations in Zambia. Responsible tourism involves traveling in a sustainable and respectful way to local communities and the environment. By choosing locally-owned hotels, eating at local restaurants, and supporting local businesses, tourists can help create a positive impact on the local economy and the local community. By doing so, tourism can continue to be a valuable source of income and development for the people of Zambia for years to come. Just to summarize, Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, is a vibrant and diverse destination that offers something for everyone. From its history and cultural heritage to its modern amenities and local experiences. In general, Zambians are friendly and welcoming people, but as in any other city, visitors must respect local rules and be aware of pickpocketing.  I hope this post helped you understand this destination better, and you can make your travel itinerary more easily now. ([Learn more about Lusaka on Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/zambia/lusaka).) Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. This blog was created to support educational and other sustainable projects in Africa. This blog was created to support educational and other **sustainable** projects in Africa. 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We will cook traditionally on a brazier with charcoal. After cooking, we will share the meal, and you will be taught how to eat the dish using your hands. This is a traditional and common way of eating here in Zambia.  During the meal, we can talk about Zambian culture and traditions, such as marriages, community lives, education, bringing up children, or other topics you will be interested in, and I will be able to explain. Also, we tell you what to visit and what to be aware of, such as some dangerous places or situations you can encounter in Zambia.  In general, in Africa, it is challenging to follow precisely the timing, but we will try to frame our shared time in about three hours. If you want to make a reservation, please, give us as much details as you can. The revenue from this website supports educational and other projects in Africa. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/ruth ### Title: Ruth ### Page ID: 2509394 ### Content: ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/lusaka-city-tour-cultural-village-and-local-bus-experience ### Title: Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Page ID: 2509563 ### Content: ### Price\*: $60 per person ### Please fill in the contact form for more information or to make a reservation. ### Do you want to feel the authentic atmosphere of Lusaka? Not like most of the tourists from behind the car windows but more like a local person. ### Experiencing streets and local market ### Local bus ride and Shawarma ### Car transfer and cultural village ### Education support  ## More experiences ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings ## Contact form ## Discover more about Zambia on our blog ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience We will walk together through the streets with lots of various shopping stalls offering fruits, vegetables, street food, and countless types of goods, from catapult rubbers to iron rods. This 1-kilometer long walk will end in the City market.  Here we will wait for a local bus and move to another place - bus station Kulima tower. Be prepared to be squeezed on the bus - this is when you will feel the locals the most. Here we will have some refreshments - a local wrap called Shawarma.  After these refreshments, we will move by car to a cultural village that offers various hand-made products such as wooden statues, beat products, clothes, and more. You can also visit some workshops to see how the products are made. This experience is a social experience, and its profit will be used to support children's education on the periphery of Lusaka. If you want to make a reservation, please, give us as much details as you can. The revenue from this website supports educational and other projects in Africa. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - 1 - [2](https://www.africanwalks.com/en/lusaka-city-tour-cultural-village-and-local-bus-experience?page=2) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/work-in-progress ### Title: Work in progress ### Page ID: 2509615 ### Content: We are sorry for the inconvenience. We are still working on the content. We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/baby-elephand-feeding ### Title: Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Page ID: 2534761 ### Content: ### Price\*: ### Please fill in the contact form for more information or to make a reservation. ## More experiences ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings ## Contact form ## Discover more about Zambia on our blog ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings If you want to make a reservation, please, give us as much details as you can. The revenue from this website supports educational and other projects in Africa. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - 1 - [2](https://www.africanwalks.com/en/baby-elephand-feeding?page=2) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/another-month-passed-like-a-blink-of-an-eye-and-we-are-progressing ### Title: Another month passed like a blink of an eye but we are progressing ### Page ID: 2708573 ### Content: ## So what's new? ## Craftsmen installing the door are having lunch. ## Let's talk now about the core of this post which is children and school program. ## Surprise #### Roadtrip - Lusaka-Zanzibar #### Tests and Holidays #### Preschool classes, English, and the special days #### Another month passed like a blink of an eye but we are progressing #### Discovering the Heart of Zambia: A Guide to Lusaka #### Explore the Beauty of Zambia's rich culture, foods, nature and animals, religion, and art ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Another month passed like a blink of an eye, and we successfully found ourselves in the second half of the first school trimester. After almost a month and a half, I am finally writing about our progress in kindergarten. We are in the second half of the rainy season and the middle of the first school trimester. Classes started on January 9 and will end on April 6. Then there will be a one-month holiday and the second trimester will begin. This is what the newly made road to school looks like after a month during the rainy season. It's about 4 kilometers from the tarmac. Last time we closed the post with the sidewalk, so I'll start from there today. As you can see in the picture on the top, we completed the sidewalk. Although there is still room for its extension, the original plan has been fulfilled. In addition, we have two 500W solar panels on the roof that are filling a 200Ah battery. There is also a control box that regulates the current going into the battery and, last but not least, an inverter that transfers the electric current from the battery to the wiring in the house. There is also progress with the water. We have built a platform for a water tank into which water will be pumped when there is enough electricity. From there, it will flow by gravity to the kindergarten. There will also be a bathroom and toilet under the water tank platform. The last major visible new feature is the doors. Installing the doors was probably the most complicated task of all of the above. Children arrive at school between 7 am and 8 am, but the gate is open from 6 am, and the education starts at 8 am. From Monday to Thursday, school begins at 8 am and finishes a 3 pm. Friday is a half day, and school ends at noon, just before lunch. For children who stay near, walking to school takes about 2-5 minutes. For those who live farther, it takes about 15 minutes to walk. The smaller children (3 years old) are usually accompanied by their older siblings, parents, or guardians. When the children arrive, they go to the playroom. Just before the class starts, they greet each other, sing, dance, and pray. They go through previous work on the Talking wall. The Talking wall is an activity when the teacher sticks everything they have learned on the wall. Whenever children want to revise or teach each other, they go to the wall and do so. From 10:00 to 10:30 is a snack break, and then the lesson continues until noon when lunchtime starts. Children who stay nearby usually go home to have their lunches, while for others, someone from their family brings the lunch for them. After lunchtime, the education continues with various programs. Depending on the day, they have reading, storytelling, playtime, or TV educational program. (Since the electricity is there and our teacher's family has the TV, we can have this program). On Wednesdays, just after lunch, there are clubs. For now, children can choose every time what activity will take place. It can be music, poetry, ballet, or drama. To finish up, for those of you who came to this site other than through the link in the email, I have a song created in Zambia that you can download for free by entering your email [HERE](https://cecinafrica.cz/#subscription). (The link will take you to our NGO's website, where you can enter your email and download the song.) Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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You read that right! In Zambia, children write tests even in preschools. Not only in GECO preschool but also in other preschools in Zambia, children are divided into three levels. Baby Class - class for the youngest children. Children as young as two years old can be here, and as well as going to the toilet, they learn how to hold a crayon, color and recognize colors, and trace shapes. Children around age 3-4 are in the Middle Class and should be able to hold a pencil and learn to trace, write and recognize letters and numbers. Children should also be able to count to ten or twenty. The last stage of preschool is Reception - preparation for school. Usually, children aged 4 and 5 attend this class. They must be able to write their name, read two and three-letter words, and write all letters and numbers. They can also usually count up to one hundred. This means that a child entering first grade should be able to write, count and read short words. Children are taught in English, although it is not their mother tongue, and many do not know English when they start preschool. Although English is the official language of Zambia, some people, especially those from rural areas or smaller towns, do not speak English well. The placement of children in classes usually corresponds to their age, but the main criterion is what the children know or do not know. It is also common for children in classes (in schools) to be a few years older than their classmates because they have not had the opportunity to start school according to their age. The most common reason is the poor financial situation of the parents.  Here's a look at what the children are learning at GECO Kindergarten. Even though public schools in Zambia have been free of charge for a few years, this does not mean that everything is free or accessible. Parents must buy their children uniforms, shoes, exercise books, stationery, and a backpack. This applies to both schools and preschools. Many schools have a bus, but again, you have to pay for that, so some children walk, even an hour or an hour and a half one way, because they don't have money for it. Also, some preschools/schools offer lunches; from what I know from my own experience, they charge $25 - $50 per month for lunches. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think Zambia has any or a minimum number of government-run preschools. So there is room for two other types of schools/preschools: community and private. Community schools/preschools have low monthly fees ($5 - $10) and are usually sponsored by NGOs ( often foreign NGOs or local parishes). The low cost is compensated by the high number of children in the class, which can be 50-60, but this is not always the case. Private schools/preschools here are often run by various religious organizations (churches), both Christian and Muslim and private individuals. Private preschools usually charge between $50 and $100 monthly, but it can be several times more in international preschools. I have this information from my experience when looking for a preschool for my son in Zambia's capital, Lusaka. In smaller towns and rural areas, those prices will be lower but probably less accessible and with a lower quality of education. In my last post, I wrote about the teaching process at GECO preschool, which [you can read here](https://www.africanwalks.com/en/another-month-passed-like-a-blink-of-an-eye-and-we-are-progressing), but I didn't mention the special days. In the next paragraph, I will outline what they are, but mainly in the photos below. In addition to the regular weekly program, there are usually special days during the school year. This can be a themed trip; a careers day, where the children come dressed according to their dream job; a civic day - during this day the children do not have to wear their school uniform but dress as they wish; a green day, which is an environmentally focused day; then a friendship day and at the end of the year there is usually an end of year party. Friendship Day took place last week and was a great success. You can soak up the friendly atmosphere from the photos below. **To keep the GECO preschool running, you can support it** [**in this collection**](https://cecinafrica.cz/donations/)**. Many thanks to all donors.** Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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But firstly, I want to thank you for your continued support. At the end of the last trimester, the children wrote their final tests, which were challenging for some, but they all got through them - it is kindergarten and first grade, after all. You can see some of the tests in the pictures below. It was great to see how hard the children worked and their progress during the trimester. Parents especially appreciated the improvement in English and writing. The other good news is that we have installed an information sign at the junction to the shops about a mile from the preschool, bringing new people into the preschool. Not everyone will sign up, but awareness of our preschool is spreading to other locations. Our teacher visited the children's parents during the holidays to greet them and see how the children are doing. It was a great opportunity to meet the children's families and see their home conditions. As for the activities that the children do during the holidays, it is a variety of tasks and fun. First of all, the children help their parents in the fields, harvesting corn, then helping to clean and pound it. Of course, they mostly play near their homes. Still, they also help with household chores such as preparing the fireplace for cooking (people here mostly cook on charcoal), washing dishes, and doing laundry (washing clothes by hand is common even in the cities). Some of the children also visit relatives and go for tuition. The teacher has also given them enough homework to not forget the skills they have learned. They have homework in each of the following subjects: writing, math, social studies, and science. The next trimester starts on May 8, and the children look forward to it. It is expected that 3-5 more children will join the classes.  However, before classes begin, we still need to fix the toilet that got clogged just before the end of the first trimester. But the main task for May is to install the water tank on the platform we built the month before last and to connect the water to the preschool. As always, we would be very grateful for your support by spreading the word about this project among your friends and any financial contribution to [our fundraiser](https://cecinafrica.cz/donations/). Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - All - baby class - reception - grade 1 - 1 - [2](https://www.africanwalks.com/en/tests-and-holidays?page=2) - [3](https://www.africanwalks.com/en/tests-and-holidays?page=3) --- ## URL: https://www.africanwalks.com/roadtrip-lusaka-zanzibar ### Title: Roadtrip - Lusaka-Zanzibar ### Page ID: 3136533 ### Content: #### Roadtrip - Lusaka-Zanzibar #### Tests and Holidays #### Preschool classes, English, and the special days #### Another month passed like a blink of an eye but we are progressing #### Discovering the Heart of Zambia: A Guide to Lusaka #### Explore the Beauty of Zambia's rich culture, foods, nature and animals, religion, and art ### Baby elephant feeding and Lusak National Park ### Lusaka city tour, cultural village, and local bus experience ### Cook and enjoy Zambian traditional food on charcoal in local settings Hi, I'm Pavel. I'm here to help you to travel better and more securely in Africa. I've traveled, lived, worked and volunteered, and studied there. I believe, experience I'm sharing on this blog are inspiring, informative and full of values. The services offered on this website are organized by the non-profit organization [Culture, Education, and Computing in Africa z.s.](https://cecinafrica.cz/) AfricanWalks.com | [CECinAfrica.cz](https://cecinafrica.cz/) | [RPwebStudio.com](https://www.rpwebstudio.com/) We use cookies to allow us to better understand how the site is used. By continuing to use this site, you consent to this policy. [Click to learn more.](https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en) Většina textů je originálně psaná anglicky a většina textů je přeložena zatím jen strojově, proto některé formulace mohou znít kostrbatě až nesmyslně. Postupně texty překládám, aby zněly více česky. 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Děkuji za pochopení. **Kdyby mi někdo chtěl s překladem pomoci, tak toho velmi rád využiji :-)** - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=42&oX=0&oY=4&cW=51&cH=38/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=51&iH=38&oX=0&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=68&iH=38&oX=8&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=56&iH=38&oX=2&oY=0&cW=51&cH=38/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering) - [About](/en/about "About") - [Volunteering](/en/volunteering-2 "Volunteering") - [Tours](/en/tours "Tours") - [Blog](/en/blog-2 "Blog") [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=31&oX=0&oY=2&cW=38&cH=29/5693cb4fc23ac2387cba9f7110d63618/Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg "Loocal-market-Lusaka-w1200-1-.jpg")](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [Tours and local experience](/en/tours-and-local-experience) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=38&iH=29&oX=0&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8b876d909f4476408826827ea3eac257/t-da-2.jpg "t-da-2.jpg")](/en/geco-preschool) [GECO - preschool](/en/geco-preschool) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=52&iH=29&oX=7&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/8f648b0889bf47c080eaab12fc4867e1/image.jpg)](/en/travel-tips) [Travel tips](/en/travel-tips) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/6820bc9e800554adf349c266ce4ffc18/image.jpg)](/en/locals) [Locals](/en/locals) [![](https://cloud-1de12d.becdn.net/media/iW=43&iH=29&oX=2&oY=0&cW=38&cH=29/4184751183ae86534b2957fab13d3d7b/image.jpg)](/en/volunteering) [Volunteering](/en/volunteering)