Global Health Internship in South Africa

Gain experience in global public health in the South African context.

Durations: 4 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours40 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.

Program information

Work with an international team of staff, interns, and volunteers to increase health and well-being in communities near Cape Town. Earn work experience and leadership skills while contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3, Good Health and Well-Being.

Included in your program, at no extra cost.

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Experience a shisa nyama
Experience a shisa nyama
Visit Africa's largest art collection
Visit Africa's largest art collection
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Snorkel in a kelp forest
Snorkel in a kelp forest
Paddle with endangered African penguins
Paddle with endangered African penguins
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Robben Island
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Robben Island
Hike up Table Mountain
Hike up Table Mountain
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.

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