Public Health Internship

Location

Ecuador
- Amazon

Length

4 to 52 weeks

Industry

Need-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Compensation

Non-Monetary Benefits

Timeframe

Academic Year Fall J-Term Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

Spanish

Weekly Hours

Age Min.

Age Max

Qualifications

An excitement for the unknown
Adaptable and flexible
Alignment with Manna's mission
Basic Spanish recommended but not required

Pricing

Starting Price

900

Price Details

Price depends on length of stay - the longer you stay, the less you pay. This fee includes all food, in-country transportation, housing, ample opportunities for professional development, as well as personal adventure including quarterly retreats in areas around Ecuador. There are scholarships available - please inquire!

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation Visa Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

As well as professional development seminars, networking, quarterly retreats, and some cultural activities.

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2024

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About Program

Embark on a unique internship serving Indigenous Kichwa communities in the Amazon Rainforest, where you'll delve into core roles including developing health and wellness programs, managing operations, raising global awareness, and building vital relationships with local communities. Responsibilities include maintaining and innovating community development programs, fostering partnerships, and collaborating with peers and leaders to amplify program impact.

You will learn how to grow programming with statistics backed research, manage cross-cultural relationships, learn Spanish and Kichwa, learn how to advocate and improve public health in rural communities, and have ample hands-on professional experience. This opportunity not only supports indigenous communities but also will equip interns with essential skills in program development, organizational management, and international awareness. Join us for a transformative experience in the heart of the Amazon!

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

We are a very small organization and we strive to work directly with our volunteers to give them individualized support. All participants on site have one-on-one support from our onsite staff as well as a Program Director who serves as a peer mentor. In addition to offering individualized attention, we are also able to be flexible to use our vast network to offer even more individualized support and professional networks and connections.

LGBTQIA+ Support

Impact 🌎

Sustainability

We're onsite in the Amazon Rainforest working with communities that are directly impacted economically and physically by global climate change. We explore programming that will help keep the Amazon Rainforest the necessary ecosystem that it is as well as sustainable programming that encourages a stewardship with nature.

Ethical Impact

We prioritize community-driven development, empowering local voices and promoting sustainability in all our projects. We operate with transparency and accountability, ensuring that donations and resources are used efficiently to benefit the communities we serve. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on cultural sensitivity and respect, fostering relationships built on trust and mutual understanding in all our initiatives.

Program Highlights

Hands-on shadowing experience and education experience with doctors
Live in the Amazon Rainforest and take advantage of hikes, flora, and fauna
Opportunities to develop own programming in-line with interests
Get an in-depth look at indigenous, Kichwa culture
Learn Spanish and Kichwa by living immersed in the community

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About Manna Project International

Manna Project International (MPI) - Inspiring Change Together MPI is a 501(c)3 non-profit where young professionals bring their passion and skills to serve communities in need. Our model is all about communities helping communities. In Ecuador, volunteers from one month to one year work together on education, health, and livelihood programs to...