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Internship with a Human Rights Organization in Cape Town
by: Magister South Africa Programs for Students and Volunteers
This institution is a human rights and youth empowerment organization that works with citizens, refugees, and migrants to prevent conflicts, enhance social cohesion, and promote socio-economic development. The institution was formed in 2001 in response to violence against asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in Nyanga – a sprawling, impoverished, predominantly black township on the outskirts of ...
This institution is a human rights and youth empowerment organization that works with citizens, refugees, and migrants to prevent conflicts, enhance social cohesion, and promote socio-economic development. The institution was formed in 2001 in response to violence against asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in Nyanga – a sprawling, impoverished, predominantly black township on the outskirts of Cape Town in the Western Cape. Participant duties include human rights peer education, business development, capacity development, social dialogues, advocacy, psycho-social counseling, HR and training of skills development projects in the township, and implementing a variety of business procedures, as well as educational and practical programs that help prepare youth to face the challenges of l...
Program Highlights
Intern with a human rights and youth empowerment organization in South Africa.
Acquire invaluable international work experience in a cross-cultural environment.
Receive assistance during your internship, such as insurance, accommodation, and paperwork.
Join a variety of activities, including meetings and trips.
Intern in Cape Town, the capital of South Africa that's famous for Table Mountain and Robben Island.
Quick Details
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 1 Year
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Short Term
- Spring
- Development
- Education
- Human Rights
- Social Work
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- European
- Kiwi
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Life changing experience
by: Pau Marquez - NetherlandsProgram: Internship with a Human Rights Organization in Cape TownMy internship with Magister has been the best of the best. Since the first moment, even before departure, Magister organization ensured that my experience would run as smooth as possible. The support they gave me was constant, priceless and very pleasant. Magister helped me with all range of topics including the flight, landing pick-up, accomodation, offered me a range of professional opportunities for me to choose from, and organized interesting social events often which enhanced my total exper...
OMG! I started a migrant women movement at the other side of the world!!
by: Fabienne Simons - NetherlandsProgram: Internship with a Human Rights Organization in Cape TownOkay, where to start... My time in Cape Town with the NGO Africa Unite (AU) taught me so many new things in ways I never expected. My internship at AU began as a true adventure in discovering myself and embracing a new culture and people. Starting an internship with an NGO is quite different from working in a typical profit-driven company. At an NGO, the focus is on providing benefits to others through support, joy, and health. I started my internship with eight amazing fellow interns from ar...
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Development
- Education
- Human Rights
Availability
Years Offered: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- 1 Year
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- European
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- International SIM Card
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Guest House
- Independent living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
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