Internships in Namibia
Social Change and Development in Southern Africa provides students with an opportunity to learn about contemporary and historical issues impacting development and social change in Southern Africa and the efforts to address such issues. Students will learn through course study as well as attachment with a local organization. Internship field placements will provide students hands-on learning opportunities, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development. Participants will also be offered additional opportunities for experiential learning and community engagement through in-country orientations, homestays and travel seminars throughout Namibia.
Participants will gain hands-on experience working with an organization that promotes social change and/or development. The internship course includes attachment with a local organization as well as a seminar. This class time focuses on developing professional skills, and reflecting on the internship experience.
Possible internship placements include attachment at an organization dealing with:
- HIV/AIDs,
- Orphans and vulnerable children,
- Environmental conservation,
- Health promotion,
- Media and journalism,
- Human rights,
- Homeless and underemployed populations,
- Feminist Activism and Gender Issues,
- Domestic Violence,
- Micro-finance and business development and
- Youth and families.
Additional internship opportunities are also available depending on students’ interest and experience.
Application and Payment
Please contact us for a hard copy application, or see: Program Application. In addition to the application form, you will need to submit:
- a current transcript
- one reference form
- an Internship Application form
A $250 deposit is required with your application. This deposit will be refunded only if the Center cancels the program. This deposit can be made by credit card or check.
Your application and deposit must be received no later than April 3, 2009. Final payment for the program will be due May 1, 2009.
For more information, please email Linda Raven at cgelinda@gmail.com.
