Is it a problem in doing development work in Africa to being different race/orientation?

I’m almost finished my undergraduate degree and have always wanted to apply my skills to development work in Africa (other developing regions as well but I’d prefer Africa). It would be in a business/tech capacity, such as project planning or deploying information technology for various infrastructure or economic stimulus programs for up to 6–7 months at a time.

I’m wondering for those that have experience or insight – can you comment on whether Asians or homosexuals would have a problem doing development work in Africa? I don’t feel the need to be ‘out and about’ and won’t be looking for either a relationship or drag show there. I’m just wondering how private one has to be there, if that actually becomes a tangible issue of safety.

Sorry if I seem like an ignorant wad – I have no firsthand experience but I’m fully cognizant of the fact that across the entire continent various regions/cities/countries will vary in terms of social progression and cultural norms (I wouldn’t ask if I was going to Cape Town) but there are assignments all over Africa. I’d like to hear across the board to get a better idea of how it is.