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…
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…
“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right: the right to dignity and to a decent life.” These powerful words were spoken boldly by world icon, Nelson Mandela. The weight of his wisdom suggests that while there are opportunities to…
June has been a month proudly focused on the environment. World Environment Day was celebrated on 05 June, and World Ocean’s Day on 08 June 2019. These commemorative days draw attention and awareness to the beauty of planet Earth, as well as the devastation that humankind is causing. There are incredibly scary facts about our…
Why do people choose to intern abroad? Many reasons. From discovering a new culture to exercising your passion. As a picture is worth a thousand words, we are going to show you how an internship in Cape Town can both boost your career and develop character. SriMilan Osika, our recent educational arts intern in Cape…
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela With elections in both South Africa and India, May is yet another revolutionary month for both countries. We hope you have marked your political calendars, stayed…
“You don’t need to have any special superpowers to make a difference – the average person can get involved by assisting non-profits and social service organisations whose main objective is youth empowerment.” Cape Town is an incredibly popular travel destination for several reasons such as the breath-taking landscape, the vibrant culture and the flavoursome food…
She fundraised, she came and she conquered! If i could… intern SriMilan shares her secrets to a successful fundraising campaign and what she has loved about Cape Town. 1) Fundraising is crucial to securing your position abroad. How did you devise your strategy for successful fundraising and which platforms and tactics did you choose? The…
