Come. Teach. Be Changed.
Step beyond the falls. Volunteer at Nekacheya School and experience Livingstone not as a visitor, but as a neighbour — sharing your time, your skills, and your story with children who will share theirs right back.
“Though small, we can always share.”
The Tonga meaning of Nekacheya — and the spirit behind everything we do at this school.
A school born from a teacher's heart
Before Herbert Malambo founded Nekacheya Travel & Tours, he was a teacher. So was his wife, Grace. In 2008, the two of them came together with a shared conviction: that the children of their community in Livingstone deserved a strong start. Nekacheya Day Care & Preschool on Kwenda Road was born from that belief — and it has been a labour of love ever since.
Our motto is simple: Literacy for Life. We believe that every child deserves a strong foundation, and that the right volunteer — regardless of their background or qualifications — can make a meaningful difference in helping us deliver it.
More than a safari
Most visitors to Livingstone see the falls, spot the wildlife, and move on. Volunteering at Nekacheya School is a chance to go deeper — to understand the city through the eyes of the families who call it home, and to leave something of yourself behind when you go.
No formal teaching qualifications are required. What matters is enthusiasm, patience, and a willingness to show up. The children — and the staff — will take care of the rest.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Teach & Tutor
Support classroom learning in literacy and numeracy. Work one-on-one with children who need a little extra attention, or lead a small group activity. Every session makes a difference.
Sports & Play
Lead games, physical activities, and team sports in the school grounds. Play is learning — and the energy you bring to the field is just as valuable as anything in the classroom.
Arts & Crafts
Bring colour and creativity into the classroom. Drawing, painting, storytelling through art — whatever your skills, there is a group of eager young hands ready to learn from you.
WHO IS THIS FOR
Solo Travellers
Looking for a more meaningful connection to the place you're visiting — and the people who live here.
Gap Year & Students
Building real-world experience in a community setting while exploring one of Africa's great destinations.
Families
Give your children a grounding perspective — and an experience they will carry with them far longer than any photograph.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Duration
Flexible — come for a day or stay for weeks. There is no minimum commitment required.
Qualifications
None required. Enthusiasm and patience are all you need to get started.
Location
Kwenda Road, Livingstone. We can help arrange local transport from your accommodation.
School Contact
nekacheyaschool@gmail.com · +260 966 837 386
Ready to volunteer?
Get in touch with us and we will connect you with the school team to arrange your visit. We welcome everyone — for as long as they are able to stay.
Email us to get started → nekacheyaschool@gmail.com
View the school on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Nekacheya-School-100063712563044/
