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Penda Photo Tours

Penda is a fast-growing social enterprise that uses photography to create amazing experiences and generate positive change in conservation and community development efforts. Penda Photo Tours offers photography workshops around the world; exciting trips that are completely focused on taking amazing pictures. People can, for instance, join Penda to photograph the Big Five in South Africa, to encounter Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda, to learn about street photography in Cuba, or to photograph Brown Bears in Alaska. All workshops are guided by professional photographers, who help participants improve their skills throughout the experience. Penda also believes in the power of photography to do good – the photographs taken by participants are donated to the local organizations which will use them for fundraising and research purposes. Grab your camera, your passport, and get ready for a photogenic adventure!

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humanitarian photography project

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Humanitarian Photography Program

  • 2 weeks
  • Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Humanitarian Photography, Nonprofit Storytelling
Use your photography skills to make an impact during this unique photography program that will teach you new techniques.
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Why Intern with Penda Photo Tours

Find out from our previous interns how internships with Penda Photo Tours can jumpstart your professional career and expand your soft skills.

I had a wonderful experience as an intern and got to work on many marketing tasks like writing blog & web content, doing social media research, updating databases, and helping with new projects. Not only did I learn valuable things during the internship itself, but I also learned about South African culture. I had an amazing time and would do it all over again if I could.

Laetitia, Belgian – KU Leuven

Marketing & Communications Internship, Remote

I had a highly rewarding experience during my market analysis internship. I gained a wealth of knowledge about data analysis and managing social media operations. The hands-on visual results I achieved truly helped me appreciate the power of social media in the real world. The experience I acquired exceeded my expectations.

Qianyi, Chinese – Northeastern University

Market Research Internship, Remote

I went into the first week only really knowing that the big silver button on my camera was what took a picture when pressed! I’ve definitely come a long way not only as a photographer (if I can call myself that after three weeks?!) but as a whole, the experience really enriched me on a personal level. The opportunity to photograph things that most ‘normal’ people would never get the privilege of was truly inspiring. Feeling welcomed and wanted when walking into rural communities and getting to engage with the local people was something that initially felt a little bit... See More

Heidi, British – Falmouth University

Humanitarian Photography Program, South Africa