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…
Fatima, who was diagnosed with epilepsy, was forced to give birth under a tree within full public view in 2009. The local hospital denied her medical care because she did not possess a BPL (below the poverty line) card. At the time of Fatima’s public delivery, India had the highest number of maternal deaths with…
by Chido Dandajena You can read and hear many things about India, but it’s nothing close to what the travel blogs will tell you. It’s a country of fascinating juxtapositions and stark contradictions: enchanting, urban, restricted, with beautiful people in some unexpected places. It’s essence can’t be captured in text, but I can take you…
While a local internship is an incredible way to meet new people and expand your network, an international internship is even better! Think of it as having access to a global network of interesting people with life stories and career tips to share. The if i could… programme has formed strong relationships with our…
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…
In developing countries, the government has to be accountable in guaranteeing equal opportunities to all citizens. Indeed, it has a social responsibility to uplift the life of poor and marginalised people in a sustainable manner, and will contribute meaningfully to social development. It is through policy development, and subsequent advocacy that real social change…
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…
The if i could… programme is proud to have connected students and volunteers with international internships in Cape Town and New Delhi. Our internships are a great way to gain work experience while contributing to a better world! Recently, GoOverseas interviewed our Programme Coordinator, Alison Clowes. Read on to find out more about her best travel…
