Author Archives: Zags in Zambezi

We need water to live, in more ways than one. I am no expert in human biology, but I do know that one for sure. The sheer number of jugs of ShopRite water that we have consumed over the past … Continue reading →

Yesterday we visited our first Curio Market! Outside the EastPark Mall there were about 15 vendors selling a variety of items – carved wooden animals, acrylic and oil paintings, chitenge clothing, and much more. While Jeff, Cade, and Taylor went … Continue reading →

During my time at Gonzaga, I have always felt somewhat self-conscious for choosing a school so close to home. For those of you who don’t know, I grew up 25 minutes North of Gonzaga’s campus, and as many of you … Continue reading →

Twenty-some odd hours in planes, thousands of miles travelled across two continents and two oceans, some serious sleep deprivation, and a lost bag upon our arrival in Zambia…, but we are finally here and the adventure has officially started! Everyone … Continue reading →

If you’ve read this blog at any point over the last 19 years, you have likely done so to follow along as a loved one or friend embarks on a journey to learn about, from, and alongside the community of … Continue reading →

Now that this part of our journey is wrapping up, I am sad to note that this will be the last blog post for Gonzaga-in-Zambezi 2025. It feels like a lot of pressure, but I hope this does it justice! … Continue reading →

About a week ago, us ZamZags had the amazing opportunity to visit Chipego’s farm and help him transplant his cabbage and rape sprouts. Chipego, a man who attended classes last year and this year, has transformed the land outside his … Continue reading →

Wild Geese | Mary OliverYou do not have to be good.You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.Tell me about … Continue reading →

Hello, my name is Katendi Sengevu. I am Gonzaga’s cultural mentor and I live with the students. I help cook with the students and make sure students feel comfortable. I was born in Chingola in the Copperbelt Province. I came … Continue reading →

As I sit down to try and craft another beautifully written blog post to follow in the footsteps my fellow Zam Fam, I feel overwhelmed by the amount of stories, conversations and little moments interacting with the community of Zambezi … Continue reading →