Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda - Summer 2017
ORGANIZATION: Uganda Village Project
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Summer 2017 Internship Opportunity
We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2017 internship program. Interns spend 8-9 weeks living and working in a village in rural Iganga District, Uganda, gaining experience in public health, community education, and international development. Interns work in diverse teams composed of Ugandan and non-Ugandan team members. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in several focus areas, including water, sanitation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, malaria, and reproductive health.
Learn more about our internship program here: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/
Intern Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who are passionate and have experience in public health, medicine, or international development. We give extra consideration to individuals who have prior experience working in developing and low-resource settings. Ideal applicants are those who have a strong interest in development and/or global health and are looking for a cross-cultural and entrepreneurial opportunity to work in a rural setting. All interns must be at least 18 years old. Historically, interns have come from all around the world as medical students, graduate students, undergraduate students, and professionals.
Internship Program Dates
* Team Leaders: June 11, 2017 - August 15, 2017 (8.5 weeks)
* All Interns: June 14, 2017 - August 15, 2017 (8 weeks)
Internship Fundraising Requirement
Once accepted, all interns are required to fundraise $2,250 USD for UVP, in addition to a deposit of a refundable $500 USD, which is refundable upon successful completion of the program. This sum includes a donation towards UVP's programs in Uganda, pick-up and drop-off at Entebbe Airport, orientation costs, room and board, in-country transportation, food, and Uganda-based staffing costs. All interns are required to individually purchase airfare to and from Entebbe Airport in Uganda.
About Uganda Village Project
The Uganda Village Project (UVP) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in international public health, working with the people of Iganga to promote public health and sustainable development in the rural communities of Iganga, in southeast Uganda.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications for the Summer 2017 internship is February 1, 2017. Application instructions can be found here: http://bit.ly/1cF6hEs
Questions?
Email us at internships@ugandavillageproject.org
Learn more about the internship or RSVP for an online info session: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/
More opportunities with Uganda Village Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Uganda Village Project
Location:
11249 Dormouse Rd, San Diego, CA 92129, US
Mission Statement
The Uganda Village Project is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with diverse partners on the design of sustainable rural health and development solutions through networking, advocacy and project innovation in Iganga District. We envision a future in which local Ugandans in the Iganga District will have the tools and the means to effectively create and facilitate their own health and development solutions using international human and technological resources.
Description
Healthy Villages is an innovative, grassroots approach to addressing rural healthcare and public health in Uganda. Its goal is to improve the provision of healthcare and of preventative health education to underserved populations across rural Iganga District. Though Healthy Villages we target the primary health risks of the region at a village-by village-level, working always with the District Health Office (DHO) of Iganga, with Sub-County officials, and with local Health Center staff.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Iganga DistrictIganga, Uganda
DATE POSTED
December 1, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18