My intership was an invaluable opportunity to deepen my understanding of gender-based violence within the South African context. Working across various departments, I gained practical skills in trauma-informed care, psychosocial support, community education, and economic empowerment projects. Beyond the technical learning, I was inspired by the supportive and open-hearted team atmosphere, which fostered both professional growth and personal reflection. This experience has confirmed my passion for wokring in the GBV support field and equipped me with skills I'll carry forward into my future career.My intership was an invaluable opportunity to deepen my understanding of gender-based violence within the South African context. Working across various departments, I gained practical skills in trauma-informed care, psychosocial support, community education, and economic empowerment projects. Beyond the technical learning, I was inspired by the supportive and open-hearted team atmosphere, which fostered both professional growth and personal reflection. This experience has confirmed my passion for wokring in the GBV support field and equipped me with skills I'll carry forward into my future career.
Women's Support NGO Internship, South Africa
My internship was an incredibly valuable experience for both personal and academic growth! Having the independence to lead a project taught me to push past my own limitations, take initiative, and confidently reach out to others for collaboration. I also gained deep insight into the social and historical context of South Africa—particularly in relation to gender-based violence—which significantly enriched my academic perspective. Working in the NGO sector challenged me to adapt to a different working culture, one that was more intuitive and flexible compared to the structured, formal environments I was used to. This shift helped me become more adaptable...My internship was an incredibly valuable experience for both personal and academic growth! Having the independence to lead a project taught me to push past my own limitations, take initiative, and confidently reach out to others for collaboration. I also gained deep insight into the social and historical context of South Africa—particularly in relation to gender-based violence—which significantly enriched my academic perspective. Working in the NGO sector challenged me to adapt to a different working culture, one that was more intuitive and flexible compared to the structured, formal environments I was used to. This shift helped me become more adaptable and open-minded in my professional approach. Overall, it was a transformative opportunity that broadened both my worldview and skill set. See More Women's Support NGO Internship, South Africa
This internship taught me a lot of things in my personal and professional development, but the most valuable has been in building my confidence in who I am and what I'm capable of. My internship focused on the prevention side of gender-based violence work and I got to co-facilitate workshops, sit in on SAFE meetings, go directly into communities, write reports, and most importantly, experience the difference in daily life and perceptions. When I was originally taught about gender equality, it was always so focused on women, but my internship really highlighted the importance of also creating safe spaces for...This internship taught me a lot of things in my personal and professional development, but the most valuable has been in building my confidence in who I am and what I'm capable of. My internship focused on the prevention side of gender-based violence work and I got to co-facilitate workshops, sit in on SAFE meetings, go directly into communities, write reports, and most importantly, experience the difference in daily life and perceptions. When I was originally taught about gender equality, it was always so focused on women, but my internship really highlighted the importance of also creating safe spaces for men to help them learn and grow. I got a lot of insight into what I want to do and where I want to go in the future. Cape Town is a special place that I think everyone should visit. With so many different sides to it, there is something for everyone to enjoy and experience. My host organization was extremely welcoming, open to hearing my thoughts, and valued my ideas & opinions which has helped me gain a newfound confidence. Overall this is an internship exprience that I will never forget. See More Women's NGO Support Internship, South Africa
