United Airlines will be launching a nonstop flight between Cape Town, South Africa, and New York, US on 16 December 2019. The return journey will run three times a week and is expected to cut the journey time down by four hours. This makes travelling between the two cities significantly easier, faster and more convenient. …
As we draw to the end of 2019 and plan for the festive season, it is an opportune time to consider how we can make a difference in a meaningful way in 2020. Many around the world will meet up with family and create joyous memories over the festive season. However, the reality is far…
India’s rich culture and diverse population make it a great country to experience different walks of life. Visiting India to intern or volunteer and you’ll discover different religions and, of course, delicious food! If i could… is proud to work with many NGOs and non-profits in New Delhi, giving passionate and aspiring changemakers the support…
For many, the thought of travelling introduces feelings of excitement and opportunity. In these instances, jumping on a plane and exploring the world comes easily. For many others, the thought of travelling can trigger feelings of fear and anxiety. The great news is that there are ways to overcome fears of travelling. The fear of…
The feeling that you get when driving to the airport and stamping your passport is incomparable. Any traveller will know the excitement that rushes through your veins when your boarding call comes over the airport intercom. Once you touch ground in the new destination, all senses are piqued. You inhale new smells, absorb new cultures…
Choosing to do an internship abroad is an exciting experience, promising to bring you face to face with new challenges, flavors, and cultures while you push your comfort zone. While some people flourish in this kind of environment, others may require a little bit more support. Regardless of what type of personality you are, pushing…
Choosing to do an internship abroad can be an incredibly fulfilling experience. But how do you make sure that your time spent abroad is meaningful? Here are our top 10 tips to make sure that you have a meaningful internship while travelling the world. 1. Creative intuition We often get asked by our host organisations…
We sat with Yingning Wang and shared a meal at one of Cape Town’s best coffee shops. Yingning shared her experiences of being in Cape Town, getting excited again about her highlights, and thinking back on her fondest memories during her internship. Yingning visited Cape Town to complete her public health internship, focusing on HIV…
If you are studying in the development sector and have a passion for making a change, then you will no doubt want your work experience to have an impact. Our parent company, Development Works Changemakers (DWC), has an incredible opportunity for international graduates of calibre in the research and evaluation field to do their internship…
Kamdyn Thakur, a young American living in Shanghai, recently spent 2,5 weeks volunteering in Cape Town, South Africa. She has a heart for two very important things – travel and volunteering. If i could… enabled her to combine these two passions and make a meaningful difference. We sat down with Kamdyn to find out a…
