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NGO Development Internship in Cape Town, South Africa
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Contribute to the mission of the New Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in South Africa. Dive into the world of nonprofit management as an intern, where you'll have the chance to engage in diverse activities, from grant writing and campaign coordination, to project management and donor outreach. What sets this internship apart is its flexibility, offering a unique blend of in-office tasks and the chance to partake in on-the-ground excursions to witness the impact firsthand. At the heart of the New Heritage Foundation’s mission is the empowerment of women through the promotion of sexual health rights, the dismantling of menstrual stigma, and the fight against period poverty. Their initiatives span educational programs in schools nationwide, educating both young women and men on essential topics like puberty and menstrual health. Going beyond education, the foundation distributes eco-friendly, reusable sanitary pads and empowers communities to create their own sustainable solutions. This internship values passions over formal qualifications and an accessible opportunity for those driven to enhance SRHR.
Contribute to the mission of the New Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in South Africa. Dive into the world of nonprofit management as an intern, where you'll have the chance to engage in diverse activities, from grant writing and campaign coordination, to project management and donor outreach. What sets this internship apart is its flexibility, offering a unique blend of in-office tasks and the chance to partake in on-the-ground excursions to witness the impact firsthand. At the heart of the New Heritage Foundation’s mission is the empowerment of women through the promotion of sexual health rights, the dismantling of menstrual stigma, and the fight against period poverty. Their initiatives span educational programs in schools nationwide, educating both young women and men on essential topics like puberty and menstrual health. Going beyond education, the foundation distributes eco-friendly, reusable sanitary pads and empowers communities to create their own sustainable solutions. This internship values passions over formal qualifications and an accessible opportunity for those driven to enhance SRHR.
Program Highlights
Gain experience through a distinctive blend of both office-based tasks and hands-on field work.
Engage in an international internship customized to align with your knowledge, skills, and personal interests.
Make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of girls and women in Cape Town.
Enhance your understanding and proficiency in nonprofit operations, encompassing grant writing, fundraising, and content creation.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and culturally diverse city of Cape Town, renowned as one of the world's most beautiful places.
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Quick Details
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Business
- Communications
- Health Administration
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Women's Studies
- Business
- Gender Issues
- Health
- Health Education
- Marketing
- Public Health
- Women
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Rwandan
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Business
- Communications
- Health Administration
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Women's Studies
- Causes
- Business
- Gender Issues
- Health
- Health Education
- Marketing
- Public Health
- Women
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Rwandan
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- Wifi Costs
- In-Country Orientation
- Internship Placement
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of the NGO Management Internship?
This internship offers an opportunity to support women's sexual health and rights while gaining insights into nonprofit management. Interns engage in various purpose-driven tasks, including supporting educational programs and distributing menstrual health products.
What roles can I expect to be involved in?
Possible focus areas include event management, digital marketing, content creation, fundraising and grant writing, and other related areas. You will provide support for campaign logistics and contribute to raising awareness and support for the cause.
What are the requirements for this internship?
No specific requirements are needed, but ideal candidates need self-awareness, organizational skills, business/project management knowledge, event planning experience, marketing/fundraising skills, social media proficiency, writing ability, and a passion for bettering sexual and reproductive health.
What expenses are not covered in the program fee?
Program cost does not cover flights, visas, medical and travel insurance, personal expenses (such as lunch and drinks), weekend meals, or additional excursions.
How can I apply for this internship?
To apply, check if the program matches your skills, interests, and learning goals. Select “Inquire Here” for more information on application requirements and processes, or begin your journey towards impactful NGO management by selecting “Apply Now”.
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Contribute to the mission of the New Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in South Africa. Dive into the world of nonprofit management as an intern, where you'll have the chance to engage in diverse activities, from grant writing and campaign coordination, to project management and donor outreach. What sets this internship apart is its flexibility, offering a unique blend of in-office tasks and the chance to partake in on-the-ground excursions to witness the impact firsthand. At the heart of the New Heritage Foundation’s mission is the empowerment of women through the promotion of sexual health rights, the dismantling of menstrual stigma, and the fight against period poverty. Their initiatives span educational progr...

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Ready to Learn More?
Contribute to the mission of the New Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in South Africa. Dive into the world of nonprofit management as an intern, where you'll have the chance to engage in diverse activities, from grant writing and campaign coordination, to project management and donor outreach. What sets this internship apart is its flexibility, offering a unique blend of in-office tasks and the chance to partake in on-the-ground excursions to witness the impact firsthand. At the heart of the New Heritage Foundation’s mission is the empowerment of women through the promotion of sexual health rights, the dismantling of menstrual stigma, and the fight against period poverty. Their initiatives span educational progr...
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