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Internships in Zambia

Zambia, a large landlocked country in the heart of sub-Saharan Africa. recently earned praise from the World Bank for its rapid economic reforms. Having for long struggled through high rates of poverty and inequality, all signs are beginning to point up for this beautiful country which was formerly subjected under British Rhodesia. Taking the leap to intern abroad in Zambia will be a life-changing experience, where you can gain invaluable professional experience within an African country on the rise.
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A Guide to Interning Abroad in Zambia

Locations

With roughly 16 million citizens, Zambia forms an integral part of sub-Saharan Africa. Home to extensive copper mines and bordered by a total of eight other countries – the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola – it is now wonder why Zambia is a key focal point of the region. Situated in a tropical climate zone, Zambia is also home to an immense biodiversity of ecosystems and endemic species.

As Zambia continues to industrialize, its cities are developing into more popular destinations where to intern abroad. Ndola, a major commercial hub of the Copperbelt region with a population of nearly 500,000 citizens, is one particularly popular place to seek out internships abroad in Zambia. Livingstone, a major tourism center near to the infamous Victoria Falls, is another popular city where you can intern abroad in Zambia.

While internships in urban areas are available however, most of the country’s population continue to live in rural areas. Interning abroad in Zambia’s rural towns or villages will afford you a much different experience of the country, as large sectors of the population continue to work as subsistence farmers away from the industrial intensity of urban life.

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September 24, 2025by: MCProgram: Community Development Internship Abroad
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The experience was extremely valuable to understand the healthcare system in Zambia. However, there was much less public health work than expected--only working with patients in the mornings with not enough focus on most severe cases and no public health education. Recommend if interested in healthcare and community building vs public health.

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