Keywords: Marginalized Populations, Exercise and Sports Science, HIV/AIDS, Kinesiology, Medicine, Mental Health, Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Pharmacy, Public Health, Traditional Medicine, Gender Studies, Anthropology
These two community-based programs in Uganda will address interactions between poverty, ill health, lack of education, and the need for empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa. Additional opportunities in public health outreach and education campaigns available. This is a chance to increase your global health experience and visit a wonderful country.
Keywords: Health Policy
The Cambodian Organization for Children and Development (COCD) is a locally-run NGO in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, focused on children development in rural areas. They work with some of Cambodia’s poorest families, using a child-centered approach to improve social and economic empowerment, child protection and development, capacity building, and sustainability.
Keywords: NGO/Non-Profit, Elementary/Primary School, Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science
Share your passion for tennis and coaching with children and teens near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Interns provide coaching and training support to the Traidhos Tennis Academy, part of the Three Generation Community for Learning. Interns work with short and long-term tennis programs for youth and adults, and will also have the chance to support international tennis tournaments held on-campus.
Keywords: Health Policy, Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Counseling, Marginalized Populations, NGO/Non-Profit
Yayasan Compassion First Indonesia operates aftercare facilities to provide supportive, caring environments where they can meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of women and children rescued from sex trafficking. Interns support in areas of education, program development, activity planning, communications, and media.
Keywords: Marginalized Populations, Public Health
WAO is a non-profit organization which provides services for battered women and children in Malaysia, as part of their goal towards creating a society free of violence against women. Interns have the opportunity to work within the main office, the refuge center, or the child care center in a variety of areas.
Keywords: Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health
Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) is a nonprofit mental health services organization that has been serving the international community in Japan since 1973. The Lifeline’s highly trained volunteer counselors provide free, anonymous, and confidential telephone counseling and general resources 365 days a year. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in event planning and fundraising, as well as support Lifeline counselor training and general operations.
Keywords: NGO/Non-Profit, Medical Research, Medicine, Pre-Medicine, Public Health, Youth Development
Keywords: NGO/Non-Profit, Psychology
Join a team creating and implementing project-based curricula in a non-traditional school for adults in Tokyo, Japan. Work as a project or teaching assistant on a wide variety of projects spanning from theater and arts to solar power. Intermediate Japanese required.
Keywords: Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Research, Agronomy, Horticulture, Permaculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Culinary Arts, Landscape Architecture, Eco-Tourism, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Sustainability, Nutrition, Religious Studies
Our Sustainability and Horticulture partner organization is a residential Buddhist retreat center located among the hills and lakes of northwestern Ireland. The center is open to all visitors, Buddhist or otherwise, and strives to promote environmental conservation, peaceful coexistence, and inter-faith dialogue. Interns have opportunities to develop skills in organic garden management and organic meal design and preparation.
Keywords: Economic Empowerment, Marginalized Populations, NGO/Non-Profit, Mental Health, Government, Health Policy, Political Science, Social Justice, Disability Advocacy and Action, Elder Care, Human Rights, Substance Abuse Support