Impactful Internship & Research Opportunity in Kisumu, Kenya

Impactful Internship & Research Opportunity in Kisumu, Kenya

Location
  • Kenya
    • Kisumu
Length
4 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
English
Weekly Hours
35
Age Min.
16
Age Max
80
Qualifications
  • Open to students or graduates from diverse fields such as public health, international development, business, agriculture, social sciences, nonprofit management, marketing, photography, or related areas.
  • Must have a genuine interest in grassroots community work, women’s empowerment, and cultural exchange.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and willing to learn in a new environment.
  • English proficiency (spoken & written) required.
  • Research students should have clear academic objectives; we’ll help tailor placements to match your thesis or field requirements.

Pricing

Starting Price
1000
Price Details
The fee of $1,000 per month covers full board, including three nutritious meals daily, plus comfortable accommodation in a modern townhouse with running water, warm showers, flush toilets, stable internet, TV, microwave, blender, and electric kettle. It ensures a safe, supportive living environment so interns can focus on their work, cultural immersion, and personal growth.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Some Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
Jul 16, 2025
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About Program

Join us for a transformative internship/research experience that blends professional growth with deep cultural immersion. Our program welcomes students & graduates from diverse disciplines, whether you’re studying entrepreneurship, behavioral economics, public health, international development, nonprofit management, marketing, photography, or project management. Interns and researchers actively contribute to grassroots projects addressing women’s socio-economic empowerment, sustainable agriculture, microfinance, SRHR, HIV prevention/management, and WASH initiatives. You’ll gain invaluable field experience by conducting interviews, gathering data, participating in training sessions, and helping us evaluate program impact. Many students have developed meaningful research thesis here on topics like the impact of HIV on women, livelihoods and gender equity, or community health systems. Beyond academics, you’ll experience Kenya’s vibrant culture, traditions, and daily life in local villages

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Program Highlights

  • Engage directly with grassroots programs covering women’s economic empowerment, SRHR, HIV prevention, microfinance, agriculture, WASH, marketing, and more—ideal for a wide range of academic disciplines.
  • Go beyond theory by contributing to training sessions, data collection, program evaluations, and storytelling that tangibly improve local initiatives and community well-being.
  • Join a program trusted by students from universities like McGill and University of Alberta, who have written impactful thesis and advanced their careers through this experience.
  • Your insights help refine our programs, meaning your work doesn’t just build your résumé—it shapes strategies that uplift entire communities.
  • Live in vibrant Luo communities on the shores of Lake Victoria, experience rich traditions, build lifelong friendships, and return home with broader horizons and inspiring stories.

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