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Writing Internship in Cape Town, South Africa

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Are you a passionate advocate for women and human rights? If so, seize the chance to engage in a meaningful writing internship with MOSAIC, a Cape Town-based nonprofit committed to combating gender-based violence (GBV) and providing crucial support for victims. MOSAIC tackles this sensitive social issue through empowering counseling programs and by challenging cultural attitudes to break the cycle of abuse, amassing an impressive 27-year track record of creating positive change. As a writing intern, your role extends to crafting compelling blog content, impactful reports, and policy briefs. Beyond that, you’ll actively contribute to the assembly of grants and funding proposals, while also playing a role in online funding campaigns. The prerequisites of this internship include excellent English writing skills along with robust communication abilities, a readiness to thrive in a culturally diverse environment, the ability to work independently, and a genuine passion for addressing gender-based violence. Join this internship to make a tangible impact, while refining your writing skills and contributing to the transformative work of MOSAIC.

Program Highlights

Refine your writing prowess by undertaking diverse and engaging assignments.

Immerse yourself in the workings of a reputable nonprofit in South Africa and gain valuable insights into their day-to-day operations

Play a crucial role in the initiatives of a nonprofit that actively promotes a culture of respect, working towards breaking the cycle of violence and challenging societal attitudes about gender norms.

Experience the vibrant ambiance of Cape Town and become immersed in its rich culture, both in your work and daily life.

Utilize your free time and weekends to explore the enchanting landscapes of Cape Town and nearby towns, creating lasting memories beyond your internship commitments.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cape Town, South Africa
Availability
Duration:
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Creative Writing
  • Human Rights
  • Women's Studies
Causes:
  • Gender Issues
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Women
  • Writing
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • 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
  • 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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Last Updated: Jan 15, 2026

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Creative Writing
  • Human Rights
  • Women's Studies
  • Causes
  • Gender Issues
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Women
  • Writing

Availability

Duration:
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Intern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • 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
  • 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

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Internship Placement

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

What will be my role as a writing intern in this project?

As a writing intern, you will contribute to raising awareness about gender-based violence through various written materials, such as articles, blog posts, reports, and social media content.

Do I need prior writing experience to participate in this internship?

While prior writing experience is beneficial, it is not always a strict requirement. The program provides support and guidance to help interns develop their writing skills.

Can this internship be used for academic credit?

Some institutions may allow you to use this internship for academic credit or as part of a study program. It is advisable to consult with your academic advisor or institution.

Is there financial support or a stipend provided for the internship?

Financial support or stipends may be available for certain internships. It is recommended to inquire about the specific program and its provisions.

Will I be working remotely or on-site in Cape Town?

The internship may offer both remote and on-site work options, depending on the program and current circumstances. It is best to inquire about the specific arrangements.

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Are you a passionate advocate for women and human rights? If so, seize the chance to engage in a meaningful writing internship with MOSAIC, a Cape Town-based nonprofit committed to combating gender-based violence (GBV) and providing crucial support for victims. MOSAIC tackles this sensitive social issue through empowering counseling programs and by challenging cultural attitudes to break the cycle of abuse, amassing an impressive 27-year track record of creating positive change. As a writing intern, your role extends to crafting compelling blog content, impactful reports, and policy briefs. Beyond that, you’ll actively contribute to the assembly of grants and funding proposals, while also playing a role in online funding campaigns. The prerequisites of this internship include excellent ...

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