Livingstone, Zambia 🇿🇲| My IVHQ Volunteering Experience

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  • @mmarylittle
    @mmarylittle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i can’t explain how happy this video has made me

  • @helenlemay2315
    @helenlemay2315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wow this video just warmed my heart! these kids are the happiest ever, if only everyone could take example on these kids!

  • @nawizalihonde6559
    @nawizalihonde6559 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks for showing that Zambia is a nice country. A lot of volunteers just show the bad side of it. thanks

  • @irenevanhulten6353
    @irenevanhulten6353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such an incredible video which really showed the awesome experience you had in Zambia with those beautiful people and trips!

  • @gabikas6963
    @gabikas6963 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is so wonderful and happy! Love it! :)

  • @CaraJane
    @CaraJane 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW! IT'S ALWAYS SOO COOL TO SEE ANOTHER CULTURE!! :)

  • @amosdaxbwali2894
    @amosdaxbwali2894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember you guys. My daughter and I used to cross paths with you on my way taking her to school as you used to pass through my neighborhood.

  • @michelod.i.y.5202
    @michelod.i.y.5202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My place of birth, live in the UK now but will be visiting in April. Hope everything goes well for you, I'm sure booking that ticket has opened your mind. 😊

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes for sure! Have a good trip there in April! :)

  • @karlitojohnson1605
    @karlitojohnson1605 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is very nice video very Beautiful nature .I love your video .

  • @Ohanawood
    @Ohanawood 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This Video is amaziiing! I enjoed watching it so much! Love the effort you put in to this. You are beautiful and you seem to be a gorgeous soul! Thank you for supporting me.. I left a like and subbed baack! 💗

  • @Faithtasticness
    @Faithtasticness 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so sweet to see ! My friend has a missions trip to Zimbabwe this summer and I am so excited for her. This is so heartwarming and makes me so happy just to see all the genuine happiness here ❤❤

  • @beannKiid
    @beannKiid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So proud of you and love this video ❤❤ -trinh 😉

  • @darynayatsiuk
    @darynayatsiuk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    woow, the sceneries around you are just breathtaking♥♥♥

  • @JenniferNguyenn
    @JenniferNguyenn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THIS is amazing. This is what I want to do! Theres a program like this at my school and we go to Vietnam to help others! Love this video x

    • @moeyday
      @moeyday 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jennifer Nguyen just curious what this program is called?? I've been trying to find ones that go to Vietnam as I have family there!

    • @JenniferNguyenn
      @JenniferNguyenn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Theres a program called "Vietnamese Health Clinic" which is a nonprofit organization where I live. You can google search it, I don't know if it is local where ever you are! haha

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jennifer!! & thats awesome. I wanna volunteer in southeast asia too! IVHQ also goes to Vietnam :)

    • @JenniferNguyenn
      @JenniferNguyenn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I should really check that out omg! It would be an amazing opportunity. Thanks! x

  • @sandrac.alonso1914
    @sandrac.alonso1914 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so amazing! Reminds me of my volunteering in Senegal :) definitely love your content and subscribed for more :)

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thanks Sandra!! :)

  • @navigatewithnari
    @navigatewithnari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making and posting this video! I was planning to book an volunteer experience with IVHQ and you’ve definitely sold me on it!! Except im planning to go to Barcelona! It’ll be my first solo trip, do you have tips you could recommend? Thank you!

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      navigatewithnari thats awesome! Do your research prior and join the Barcelona volunteering group on Facebook and connect with the volunteers who are going the same time you are! That’s what I did and I felt much better about my solo trip. I just went to Barcelona in August and it’s a great a city!

  • @NPDbros22
    @NPDbros22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video!

  • @maggiemaecrawley5939
    @maggiemaecrawley5939 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been trying to find companies to do a medical volunteering opportunity with since i am in Nursing school and IVHQ was one of the top ones I have found but I was really interested in doing Kindergarten as well. I’ve had so many questions about IVHQ and everything and This video has really helped me see it through your eyes so thank you!!!

  • @krystinlilly
    @krystinlilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved every minute of this video! I'm considering Volunteering in Zambia with IVHQ as well. Did your accommodation have sufficient wifi? And what was transportation like?

  • @janetlinxo
    @janetlinxo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this soo much....

  • @hkhkbs
    @hkhkbs 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi Isabelle, 2 years late, I m plan to go next month with ivhq...did u get to visit devils pool? I

  • @NarwhalNick
    @NarwhalNick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Isabelle! I am actually planning on volunteering in Zambia with IVHQ in June this year. I loved your video and it has increased my excitement and motivation to help the communities in Zambia on my trip. Just wondering if you had any tips for me on ways in which I can help best and also any advice on fundraising as I am currently a little bit short on funds? Thanks! -Nick

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! That's good to hear! I would say bring any clothes you don't want anymore and any sort of school supplies would definitely help! Once you are there, depending on the type of volunteering you are doing, just ask the community where they need help the most :) As for fundraising, there are sites like gofundme, or fundandseek where you can put together a campaign and the amount of money you are trying to raise. You can post it all over your social media platforms and send to family members to hopefully raise enough funds! Those website do take a small percentage of the funds raised though I believe

    • @averymarley9545
      @averymarley9545 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am going in June this year too!

    • @averymarley9545
      @averymarley9545 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      didn't see the date was 5 months ago! Nick if you have any tips on how your trip went I would love to hear as much as possible!

  • @sierrawiney6190
    @sierrawiney6190 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    did u have access to internet back at the volunteer house? i want to go but want to make sure i can somewhat keep in contact back home

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There is no wifi at the house, but you can easily buy a sims card and data in town (you will be taken there during orientation day). I used 1GB ($10-15) for 3 weeks

    • @michelod.i.y.5202
      @michelod.i.y.5202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I went out a while ago, had no internet and tv for three weeks, does a lot of good for the human soul to detach yourself from that stuff. Hope you manage to get to Zambia.

  • @inyouratmospherela
    @inyouratmospherela 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such an awesome experience. I've always wanted to do something like this. Will you go back in the future?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I wanna go back!! lets go! haha

  • @satishpatel5260
    @satishpatel5260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    'thaluembha ';bwino ;zikhomo!💘👍.

  • @mekongman3339
    @mekongman3339 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do they tell you how to teach the kids? Or do they just give you a book and said go teach? Or do they just say teach em what you know? Haha! Leme know! Looks life changing!

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      they do not teach you but you can def ask other volunteers and staff for help. the teacher at my school just gave me the books and left me be haha. You mostly just have to follow the book. def come up with some games the kids can play to learn. I played hangman with them to help teach english and they loved it

  • @eilidhanderson6703
    @eilidhanderson6703 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely video! I'm thinking of volunteering with IVHQ next year and I was just wondering how you found the organisation? Were they well organised etc :)

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      My coworker recommended me IVHQ and they were well organized. I would volunteer with them again :)

  • @Jackson-id2nz
    @Jackson-id2nz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want to do this and go to Zambia but I could never do that white water rafting too much anxiety with that kind of thing. is it mandatory?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jackson Young no it’s not mandatory! :)

  • @averymarley9545
    @averymarley9545 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have big questions about how you obtained your visa! I don't know whether or not I should get it here in the US or when I arrive? Scared bringing so much paperwork there I will lose something

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Avery Marley I believe I obtained my Visa online

  • @awyoz7734
    @awyoz7734 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video thanks really helpful

  • @poplijgtt6143
    @poplijgtt6143 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey.. how old were u when you volunteered and how old were most of the other people? Would you recommended a volunteer abroad trip for a person under 18 years of age ? Thanks.

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Poplijgtt hey! I was 22 years old. Most of the people were around my age. There were a few 18/19 year olds. Not sure if the program accepted under 18 but I would recommend it! I think it’s a great learning/ eye opening experience

  • @blainewall4805
    @blainewall4805 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My name is Shelby Kyllonen and I'm wanting to to do something different with my life while I can:) I have a lot questions but I'm not much of a technology person. Would it be possible to talk on the phone with you? Just let me know but I'm wanting to hear first hand experience if it works out for me to go to Zambia through IVHQ!!:)

  • @Jackson-id2nz
    @Jackson-id2nz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also is that a Nyami Nyami necklace?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jackson Young it is! Got it at a local souvenir market

  • @michaellaallen3641
    @michaellaallen3641 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How was your experience with volunteering with IVHQ? I’m considering doing it with them but I want to make sure that it’s the right program for me

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They were great! I felt supported throughout the whole process. It's a good program if you want to volunteer but also travel around the area and explore the city. It's a good balance of volunteer and leisure and you get to meet a lot of cool people from around the world

  • @JayWadeOnline
    @JayWadeOnline 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been thinking of getting the g7x mark ii, what do you think of it so far?? I think I may need an upgrade lol

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like it except it's kind of fragile. mine's already falling apart but the video quality is good haha

    • @JayWadeOnline
      @JayWadeOnline 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha oh no that's not good! Good the quality is good.. as long as it stays in one piece! lol

  • @sophiegross2871
    @sophiegross2871 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you only interact with the people in the same project program as you? or do u all stay together with all the different projects

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      nope, we stayed with people from different programs :)

    • @sophiegross2871
      @sophiegross2871 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for answering so quick. I just applied to the zambia trip an hour ago!!!!!

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats awesome!! You'll love it :D what program did you apply to?

    • @sophiegross2871
      @sophiegross2871 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I applied for the teaching program, but would be just as happy with the kindergarten project :) do you mind if I could have your email so I can contact you with some more questions?

  • @mekongman3339
    @mekongman3339 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What's the estimation of the $ Spent throughout the whole trip?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Most of the money I spent were on weekend activities- safari ($270), white water rafting ($150), Victoria Falls ($20) and there's many more you can do thats usually over $100. Data for your phone is around $10-20. We also ate out a few times plus taxi and shopping for groceries (snacks, fruits) cost maybe $20 a week. I recommend bringing stuff to trade for the markets for souvenirs (shirts, school supplies, shoes, rubber bands, etc)

    • @mekongman3339
      @mekongman3339 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! So I went to your channel and you did some videos with Jimmy Zhang! Wdh!! LOL! Dude's funny!

  • @kelly4271
    @kelly4271 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that is so cool !! i keep hearing about these programs from my school but i am honestly scared to do it !! do you have a video where you talk about the program more? :) anyways, i also have a youtube channel if you want to support each other :) i subbed to you !

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should totally do it :) I would check out their website! And thanks, I'll check out your channel :)

  • @silatikalaluka3847
    @silatikalaluka3847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey what was your budget?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Silati Kalaluka I would say everything including flights, the program fees, all the activities we did, etc came to be about 3k

    • @silatikalaluka3847
      @silatikalaluka3847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isabelle H 3k ? What currency?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Silati Kalaluka 3000 us dollars

    • @silatikalaluka3847
      @silatikalaluka3847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isabelle H okay 🤗🤗

  • @mirzanazeerbaig7410
    @mirzanazeerbaig7410 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video awesome

  • @Mitzi5715
    @Mitzi5715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this the teaching one or childcare one?!!

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe it was teaching

  • @ally4723
    @ally4723 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you have to teach by yourself or did a few volunteers take on one class?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Usually 2 volunteers get assigned to the same school, but depending on how big the school is, you might still have to teach by yourself. There were also volunteers that taught together

  • @limitlessvictoria
    @limitlessvictoria 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey how many people did u go with to volunteer? that u already knew...did u go alone or with a group? do u recommend someone volunteer alone?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I went by myself, I didn't know anyone previously. I would still recommend volunteering alone because I met a lot of nice and cool people once I got there. Also, there is a Facebook group you can join to talk with the other volunteers who will be there with you

    • @limitlessvictoria
      @limitlessvictoria 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok cool thank you so much

    • @marielapinto5910
      @marielapinto5910 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      In january is it ok to go? I mean if the kids stiill need help at school to be taught

  • @guillermocaballero5998
    @guillermocaballero5998 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    in which time of the year where you there?

    • @IsabelleHou
      @IsabelleHou  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was there from mid Jan- Feb

  • @adoseofdooley
    @adoseofdooley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful trip, but some of them dancing clips were a but inappropriate. 😫

  • @MaidVlogger
    @MaidVlogger 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you a Christian?

    • @MaidVlogger
      @MaidVlogger 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just subbed to your channel :) mind subbing back? :)

  • @Faithtasticness
    @Faithtasticness 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is so sweet to see ! My friend has a missions trip to Zimbabwe this summer and I am so excited for her. This is so heartwarming and makes me so happy just to see all the genuine happiness here ❤❤