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Our Partners: Scalabrini

Internships with Scalabrini

This organization started in Cape Town in 1994 as religious assistance to different communities of migrants but soon expanded to offering more tangible assistance as they were confronted with the problems experienced by refugees from Angola, the Congos, Rwanda, Burundi and other African communities. In 2003 a secular non-government organization was started to run these projects, the Scalabrini Center of Cape Town (SCCT).

Migrants and refugee charity internship

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Migrants & Refugee Charity Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Refugee Empowerment, Practical Skills Development, Community Capacity Building
Supporting integration, education, and livelihoods for migrants and refugees in South Africa.
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Refugee research internship

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Refugee Research Internship

  • Min. 20 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Human Rights, Research, Refugees and Migrants
Research issues of the migratory phenomenon across Africa and gather valuable insights.
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Why Intern with Scalabrini Centre

Find out from our previous interns how internships with Scalabrini Centre can jumpstart your professional career and expand your soft skills.

My time in Cape Town has awakened me to take notice of the problems South Africa faces regarding migrant and refugee rights. It’s truly been a reality check. The articles about problems in different parts of the world regarding refugees and migrants have become more of a general statement in the everyday newspaper. When I started my internship, I was suddenly sitting across from people with real problems and asking for help, which can be quite confronting. If I look at the impact I can personally make, it would be no more than at a micro-level. I can only make... See More

Emiel, Belgian – University of Antwerp

Advocacy & Human Rights Internship, South Africa

This internship has been unforgettable and has played a large role in my professional development. The people I worked with are passionate about supporting students and are driven to achieve the most positive outcomes for the beneficiaries of the project. I helped teach Digital Literacy training and prepare migrant/refugee students for specialized degree programs, along with assisting with employment access and professional development of students who have completed their degrees. I gained a lot of experience and knowledge from my internship in Cape Town, which is something I would not have learned from a classroom setting. I plan to continue... See More

Prajna, South African – George Washington University

Migrant & Refugee Charity Internship, South Africa

I loved what I did during my internship through my office-based assignments focused on refugee empowerment and research. I was finally able to use the skills I had gained during my studies to do something important, and I was developing myself in the process as well. I learned many new things that I know will come in handy in all aspects of adult life. Furthermore, I gained valuable experience in both research as well as in working with an NGO. Working with this organization gave a good perspective on how things work within a nonprofit and that was very valuable... See More

Lola, Dutch – Maastricht University

Migrant & Refugee Charity Internship, South Africa