“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…
During 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. During this time, students are faced with the decision of choosing to intern abroad or study abroad. The if i could… programme facilitates international internships with high-profile non-profit organisations in…
Cape Town is known as an ideal internship destination due to incredible scenery, numerous activities, and of course, its sandy beaches! You will get to experience all of this and more when you intern in Cape Town with if i could… Now that summer is around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about and planning…
Travelling to a new country is exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. But don’t worry … we are here to help! Here are some tips to consider when preparing for your internship with if i could… Preparing and pre-arrival Confirm your accommodation arrangements. The if i could… team is on hand to help you find…
For many years, if i could… has been bringing international interns to Cape Town to volunteer with local non-profits. Some of these organisations are located in and around Cape Town’s townships, or informal settlements where poorer South Africans live. So, we’ve put together some tips to help you travel around Cape Town! Orientating yourself in…
if i could… provides interns with amazing opportunities to follow their dreams. What is this dream? Leaving a place better than when it was found – in other words, our interns make a difference. This goes to show the incredible power of an internship abroad. This month, we catch up with Danielle Willig, one of…
In today’s competitive market, job seekers will need a lot more than excellent grades and enthusiasm to find a job. Internships are increasingly being considered an important factor in whether or not companies hire a candidate. Below is an overview of the positive impact of internships on your career. By helping you stand out in…
At if i could… we see a constant flow of interns coming and going – leaving with valuable lessons from internships and volunteer experiences. We walk with them on their journey. Starting from the excitement of planning their trip and the task of packing up their lives. From the moment they step off the plane…
The welcoming entrance to Guga S’Thebe Arts centre in Langa. Recently, we visited two of our most beautiful Townships in Cape Town; Langa and Khayelitsha.
