“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…
If you could choose between living in Cape Town or New Delhi, which would you choose? It’s a tough choice since both are vibrant, dynamic cities with a lot to offer in culture, arts and entertainment. For recent if i could… intern, Yingi, Cape Town was an easy choice. She is originally from Nigeria…
Imagine being able to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, while making a significant contribution to the development sector. if i could… offers you the chance to participate in an international internship in either Cape Town or New Delhi. We connect you to one of our high profile host organisations…
We may be biased but we think Cape Town tops the list of best cities in the world! Every year our city draws millions of visitors. Some return year after year and our interns especially are in awe at what Cape Town has to offer. Intern in Cape Town with if i could… and see…
College and graduate school are great times to travel the world. Long breaks provide the time you’ll need to explore new countries and cultures. Students are faced with the decision of choosing to intern abroad or study abroad. The if i could… programme facilitates internships with high-profile non-profit organisations in Cape Town and New…
“Creativity happens on the boundaries, and a place like Cape Town is uniquely positioned. It’s a melting pot of cultures and people, with a rich history as well as a focus on modernity.” – South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. Cape Town has long been a popular destination for tourists and international interns alike. By volunteering…
if i could… facilitates internships between international interns and volunteers and high profile host organisations in Cape Town and New Delhi. We work with you to design a customised internship experience which aligns with your academic or career goals and aspirations. Our human rights internships are among the most popular, and recently we caught up…
If you’re thinking about doing an international internship you probably have a taste for adventure already. That’s a great start. Now, pair that with an opportunity to build your career, contribute to a better world, and create some amazing experiences with new friends. By interning or volunteering abroad with a non-profit organisation you’ll join the…
if i could… makes it possible for young people from across the globe to take part in meaningful social justice internships in Cape Town and New Delhi. We caught up with Irene, who has recently completed her internship with if i could… at a Cape Town nonprofit host organisation that specialises in social justice. Irene…
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”– Nelson Mandela. For many years, if i could… has been facilitating education internships in Cape Town and New Delhi. This week we caught up with Mandi Heyne, a recent intern on our programme. Mandi joins us from New York and spent three…
