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Internships with Wellness Africa Foundation

Wellness Africa Foundation is a nonprofit organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission. Its mission is to provide health outreaches to marginalized communities while promoting adolescent and youth reproductive health. With over 1 million patients cared for since 2019, WAF continues to work towards improving health and agriculture outcomes in Africa through sustainable initiatives, raising awareness, amplifying community voices to influence policies, and fostering community development. 

Wellness Africa Foundation’s programs include Adolescent Health and Reproductive Education, the promotion of Health Education, as well as Malaria Prevention and Control. The foundation also supports sustainable agricultural practices to improve community livelihoods and address the challenges of food security. By partnering with local and international organizations, WAF also works to expand access to quality healthcare services in communities that are under resourced in the Ogun State of Nigeria.

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Remote Public Health Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Remote
  • Research, Content Curation, Program Development
Drive meaningful public health education efforts through research, content creation, and program evaluation to enhance outreach initiatives.
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Public Health Internship

  • Min. 4 weeks
  • Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Community Outreach, Program Development, Educational Material Creation
Help shape change in Nigeria by driving health outreach, crafting impactful content, and contributing to program management.
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Why Intern with Wellness Africa Foundation

Find out from our previous interns how internships with Wellness Africa Foundation can jumpstart your professional career and expand your soft skills.

During my remote public health internship, I had the chance to contribute meaningfully to interventions combatting malnutrition. Working closely on activities like developing SBCC materials, drafting grant proposals, and creating nutrition education content made the experience both impactful and rewarding. One particular accomplishment I’m proud of is developing educational nutrition materials to be distributed in local hospitals. I’ve gained experience in program design and stakeholder engagement, while personally, I’ve developed stronger time management and adaptability skills, learning to handle pressure and stay focused on the end goal. Roots was very attentive and helpful from the beginning to end.

Mackenzie, American – Mississippi University for Women

Public Health Internship, Remote

My remote internship was an eye-opening experience that reinformed the value of grassroots interventions developed by those who truly understand their communities' needs. I worked as a project coordinator for two different projects where I was repsonsible for writing to stakeholders and composing a project report. I also ran workshops for young women and received positive feedback. This experience has clarified my career path, steering me toward NGO project management, and highlighted the importance of planning and clear communication, especially in remote work settings.

Dora, British – University of Amsterdam

Public Health Internship, Remote