Country
Category
Health
Starting period
Year-round arrival on Saturdays or Sundays
Minimum length of stay
2 weeks
Number of people
1-8 students
Study fields
Medicine, Medical, Health care, Surgery, Physiology, Nursing, Pharmacy
Country
Category
Health
Starting period
Year-round arrival on Saturdays or Sundays
Minimum length of stay
2 weeks
Number of people
1-8 students
Study fields
Medicine, Medical, Health care, Surgery, Physiology, Nursing, Pharmacy
Our hosting partner Medical Internship & Volunteer Organization (MIVO) was registered in the UK in 2014, but all the projects are based in and around Arusha, Tanzania. They are growing fast and already received lots of health care interns and professionals. They place volunteers at local healthcare and community facilities where they volunteer their clinical skills caring for a group of patients or locals in the community. Mainly the projects are based in hospitals, clinics and referral clinics which are all part of their network of local partners.
MIVO specialises in bespoke volunteer programs for healthcare professionals and individuals passionate about making a real difference. They aim to facilitate volunteering/intern experiences in Tanzanian healthcare facilities and within the community to create the opportunity for individuals from different countries to learn, share knowledge of best practice, discuss areas of mutual concern and exchange ideas.
Problem statement: Global health is a concern amongst most nations across the world. It is important that nations begin by building understanding to share knowledge and areas of mutual concern.
Goal: Share knowledge and share areas of mutual concern. Build and share skills. Create global health partners across foreign nations.
Is it safe in the African country where I want to go?
Each country is different in terms of safety, but in the countries of our projects normally there is political stability and we are always in close contact with our partners about the situation. Crime differs from country to country and we therefore elaborate on this during our safety preparation before departure. We can never give guarantees, but of course we do everything to make your stay as safe as possible together with the local supervisors.
I would like to go to Africa alone (as a woman), is that possible?
Certainly, but one country/partner project is more suitable than the other. We are happy to give you personal advice on this.
How can I prepare safety wise?
Read about the safety in the country you are going to, also in our brochure. Take the safety advice during the last LGA interview very seriously. Always follow the advice of the local supervisors and rather be too careful than too naive!
Can I do a project with vulnerable children?
What is your policy to protect the rights of the child?
Challenge yourself by temporarily leaving your comfort zone
Make a difference via a local need-based project description
Work together with the local community for a better future
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