Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ยป If for some reason you overstay your visa, humility and politeness go a long way in
dealing with Zambian authorities.
Volunteering
For information on conservation projects,
Click here
.
Habitat for Humanity
(
www.habitatzam.org.zm
)
Helping to build houses for the nation's
poor; over 1600 houses have been built since 1984.
World Vision
(
www.worldvision.org
)
One of the bigger NGOs in Zambia with a presence
for almost 30 years in many community areas including nutrition, education, healthcare,
agriculture and immunisation.
Women Travellers
Women travellers in Zambia will generally not encounter gender-related problems any
more than they might in other parts of the world. In fact, women travellers say that com-
pared with North Africa, South America and many Western countries, Zambia is relatively
safe and unthreatening; friendliness and generosity are encountered far more often than
hostility.
Due to Zambia having a small population of people of European origin, women travel-
lers can meet and communicate with local men - of any race - usually without being mis-
construed. That's not to say that sexual harassment never happens, but local white women
have done much to refute the image that females of European descent are willing to hop
into bed with the first taker.
Be aware, though, that when it comes to evening entertainment, Zambia is a conservat-
ive, male-dominated society. Even in bars where women are 'allowed,' cultural conven-
tions often dictate that you don't go in without a male companion.
Local Zambian women (like most Zambian men) are also generally friendly and ap-
proachable, once initial surprise at being greeted or addressed by a foreigner is overcome.
Nevertheless, because of prevailing attitudes, it can be hard to specifically meet and talk
with local women in Zambia.
