Community Engagement in South Africa

Community Engagement in South Africa

Location
  • South Africa
    • Cape Town
Length
6 to 8 weeks
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Language
English
Timeframe
Spring Break Summer
Housing
Apartment

Pricing

Price Details
What's Included:

• Comprehensive advising and support
• Visa support
• Bridging Cultures Program, the on-site cultural and academic orientation
• Housing
• Meals and laundry service
• Guaranteed placement with community based organization
• Full-time resident staff with a maximum 20:1 student to staff ratio
• On-site ISA office, computer and internet access (WiFi)
• Airport reception
• Cultural activities
• Medical insurance
• 24-hour emergency assistance
• On-site transportation stipend
• Project materials stipend
• Donation to host organization
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Airfare
Jun 15, 2026
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About Program

Make a lasting impact alongside South African professionals in schools, healthcare centers, and community-based organizations supporting youth, education, and public health.

Contribute to the local community while immersing yourself in the dynamic culture and natural beauty of Cape Town, South Africa. Our dedicated team will connect you with a local organization aligned with your interests and goals—whether you're passionate about primary education, special education, family and youth development, or public health. You’ll serve alongside community members and complete integrated coursework designed to foster reflection, build intercultural skills, and deepen your understanding of the social issues facing South Africa today.

Program Highlights

  • Receive personalized advising on service opportunities and program options that are the best fit for you. You will receive confirmation of the community-based organization you have been matched with before departure.
  • Begin your transition to daily life in your new country and culture on the Bridging Cultures Program, our in-country orientation.
  • Demonstrate the professional, cultural, and personal competencies you acquired while on the program through reflection-based assignments and activities
  • Have the opportunity to earn academic credit.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Community and Impact Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations.
Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Community and Impact Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations.
WorldStrides is devoted to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our Health & Safety team is available to answer questions about insurance and medication, as well as provide students with materials on overseas access to support.
We are dedicated to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. With our wide portfolio of program types and locations we’re confident there is a suitable and accessible program for each student. Accommodations abroad can be complex and take time, so those with accessibility needs should inform WorldStrides of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process.

Impact 🌎

We have partnered with Fill it Forward to engage team members and program participants in waste reduction practices. The goal is to encourage the elimination of single-use waste. Every QR code scan shows the impact of reusable bottles and unlocks a donation to environmental impact groups.
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

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