Global Health & HIV Community Volunteer Program – Kenya
Program Overview
We invite volunteers and interns to support our SIMSAS Program (Strengthening Integrated Medical and Socio-economic Support) in Kisumu County, Western Kenya. The program supports HIV-affected women by linking healthcare access, psychosocial support, and economic empowerment activities.
Volunteers engage with women in the program and help strengthen connections between health services and livelihood initiatives. Participants may assist with community health outreach, support health education discussions, and help document stories that highlight the experiences of women affected by HIV.
Volunteers may also spend time in partnering hospitals and health facilities where many women receive care. Activities may include observing clinic operations, following up on clinic visits, attending Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions with healthcare workers, and supporting community health talks.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in medicine, nursing, public health, counseling, or social work, including gap-year students seeking meaningful global health exposure while supporting women’s health and community wellbeing.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Multiple Year
- Summer
- Winter
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Development
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Human Rights
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Women's Studies
- AIDS
- Economic Development
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Women
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Medical
- Volunteering
Updated Jul 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Kenya
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Multiple Year
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
- 18 Months
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
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Who can apply for this program?
This program is suitable for medical students, nursing students, public health students, counselors, or anyone interested in healthcare, HIV awareness, and women’s empowerment.
What activities will volunteers be involved in?
Volunteers may support community health outreach, attend health education sessions, observe clinic operations, and participate in discussions on women’s health and wellbeing.
Will volunteers work in hospitals?
Yes, volunteers may visit partnering hospitals and health facilities to observe clinic activities, attend CME sessions, and learn from healthcare professionals.
Where is the program located?
The program takes place in Kisumu City, Western Kenya, where we work with women affected by HIV and vulnerable communities.
What will I gain from this experience?
Participants gain exposure to community healthcare systems, HIV support programs, women’s empowerment initiatives, and grassroots public health work.
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