Child Protection & Trauma Recovery Internship – Uganda
Program Overview
Based in Kampala, Uganda, the ThriveWell™ Child Protection & Trauma Recovery Internship offers a structured, supervised placement inside a governed child protection system.
Hosted by Rescue Mission for Street Life (RMFSL), this program is grounded in the principle of trauma recovery before reintegration. Interns are immersed in ThriveSpace™, a structured environment where vulnerable children rebuild safety, emotional regulation, and stability before transitioning into education, family reunification, or livelihood pathways.
Participants observe trauma-informed practices, structured play-based healing sessions, caregiver engagement frameworks, and reintegration planning processes. All engagement occurs under trained staff supervision and within safeguarding protocols. Interns do not work independently with children.
This placement is designed for students and professionals in social work, psychology, education, public health, and development studies seeking responsible, ethical experience within a community-rooted system.
Minimum commitment: 4–6 weeks.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Au Pair
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Call Center
- Camp Counselor & Trip Leader
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts & Cooking
- Dentistry
- Development
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Design
- Finance
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Forestry
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Journalism
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Law
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Linguistics
- Marine Science
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- National Park
- Nursing
- Parks & Recreation
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Administration & Government
- Ranch
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- Resort
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- Spanish
- Sports
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Theater, Drama, & Dance
- Theology
- Tourism
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Mar 10, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Kampala, Uganda
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
- Independent living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
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What is the minimum commitment?
The minimum commitment is 4–6 weeks to ensure meaningful engagement, proper safeguarding orientation, and responsible participation within our child protection framework.
Will I work independently with children?
No. All engagement with children occurs under trained staff supervision and within formal safeguarding protocols. Interns do not operate independently.
Who is eligible to apply?
We welcome students and professionals in social work, psychology, education, public health, medicine, development studies, and related fields. A CV, interview, and background screening are required.
What does the program fee support?
Fees contribute to supervision, safeguarding compliance, structured placement oversight, and operational sustainability. Accommodation and airport pickup may be arranged separately or included depending on placement agreements.
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