Organizations in Africa
international organizations
FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFUGEE GROWTH & EMPOWERMENT
FORGE is an organization that educates, empowers, and enriches the lives of refugees in order to catalyze sustainable social change.
KIVA
Kiva, Loans that Change Lives is an internet-based microfinancing company that allows lenders to choose an entrepreneur in a developing country to finance.
FACE AIDS
FACE AIDS is a campaign to mobilize and inspire students to fight AIDS in Africa.
regional organizations
BOTSWANA
PRINCESS MARINA HOSPITAL
Pre-med, public health.
Stanford contact:
dmedupe [at] stanford [dot] edu
EGYPT
MARHABA REFUGEE WORK
Stanford contact:
kryou [at] stanford [dot] edu
ERITREA
ERITREA WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT
Pre-med, public health, journalism.
Stanford contact:
fhassan [at] stanford [dot] edu
ETHIOPIA
Dr. Minas Hiruy, President, Hope University College, 155 Churchhill Road, P.O. BOX 30153, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Teaching English as a foreign language, Business in Africa or computer science, self sponsored students will receive housing and $600, students can also apply for lectureship positions and receive a monthly salary of $1500-$2000. Summer volunteer positions also available.
Stanford contact:
jhawthorne [at] stanford [dot] edu
GHANA
Stanford contact:
CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT
Research internship in politics, democracy and development advocacy.
Stanford contact:
mcclymonds [dot] c [at] gmail [dot] com
CATHOLIC ACTION FOR STREET CHILDREN (CAS)
Interns are given the opportunity to work with most CAS programs and may teach English, mentor children, assist the fulltime staff, write grants or articles for local media, and use other special skills to further the mission and goals of CAS.
Stanford contact:
jhawthorne [at] stanford [dot] edu
KENYA
VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND
Micro-credit initiatives.
Contact:
halldla [at] gmail [dot] com
WORLD VISION KENYA
Assisting with general organizational tasks involving child sponsorships (ie. updating databases, sorting gifts, etc.).
Stanford contact:
hiyabel [at] stanford [dot] edu
VILLAGE HOPECORE INTERNATIONAL
International undergrad internship/research experience.
Stanford contact:
jmwong [at] stanford [dot] edu
LAURENTI MOHOCHI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
The Laurenti Mohochi Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to enable access to quality education for children of impoverished and marginalized communities (particularly in the Kuria District of Kenya).
MAURITANIA
PEACE CORPS
Education, health, and gender initiatives.
Stanford contact:
erinpettigrew [at] yahoo [dot] com
MALI
MALI FOLK CENTER
Sustainable agriculture and energy.
MOUCTAR COULIBALY
UNICEF nutritian consultant
Téléphone (cellulaire) : 223-697-54-97 ; Téléphone (fixe) : 223-226-22-57
Contact:
Mocaly2000 [at] yahoo [dot] fr
Stanford contact:
jfaller [at] stanford [dot] edu
MOZAMBIQUE
Water and sanitation project with Professor Jenna Davis undergrad/grad research experience.
Stanford contact:
sjmarks [at] stanford [dot] edu
FRIENDS OF THE LURDES MUTOLA FOUNDATION
This group promotes the empowerment and development of youth in Mozambique.
NAMIBIA
LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
Fieldwork research. Legal research & writing.
Stanford contact:
epun [at] stanford [dot] edu
NIGERIA
ACTION HEALTH INCORPORATED
NGO/public health, advocacy, education.
Stanford contact:
adairo [at] stanford [dot] edu
GEANCO FOUNDATION
Developing database of US medical missions which travel to Nigeria or develop database on funding opportunities for Nigeria, possibility of working in GEANCO hospital once it is built in Nigeria.
SENEGAL
TOSTAN
Community-led development centering on Women's issues.
FASTEF
Education, HIV/AIDS.
UNIVERSITE CHEIKH ANTA DIOP
Health/infectious diseases.
UNICEF DAKAR REGIONAL OFFICE
HIV/AIDS, orphans and vulnerable children.
SOUTH AFRICA
IFRE VOLUNTEERS ABROAD
Internship/volunteer opportunities.
Stanford contact:
jbthomas [at] stanford [dot] edu
DIGITAL HERO BOOK PROJECT
This project is currently incubated by the Digital Vision Program at Stanford University. African Service Fellows could work with school children in and around Cape Town, assisting with digital storytelling, providing support to the students and helping to develop a promotional plan for the project throughout Southern Africa.
Stanford contact:
jhawthorne [at] stanford [dot] edu
UCT GENDER, HEALTH & JUSTICE RESEARCH UNIT
Gender based violence and advocacy. Applicants must have strong research and writing skills; an interest in violence against women is expected, along with sensitivity to the fact that the organization sometimes works directly with victims of violence.
Stanford contact:
emagada [at] stanford [dot] edu
LEBONE II – COLLEGE OF THE ROYAL BAFOKENG
Applicants should inform Headmaster George Harris of relevant skills and interests. Projects will be jointly determined based on matching student interests with the school's needs. Research skills, computer literacy, and general knowledge of South African history are recommended.
Contact:
georgeh [at] bafokeng [dot] com
Stanford contact:
jhawthorne [at] stanford [dot] edu
CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
A CHR fellow needs to have the following skills: ability to work independently; strong analytical and research skills; computer literacy; good interpersonal skills; and the ability to prioritize work and occasionally work under pressure.
INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA (IDASA)
Conducting research and writing reports on a number of topics ranging from citizen empowerment, economic governance and the impacts of HIV/AIDS to states transitioning to democracy and much more both within South Africa and across the African continent; organizing and attending workshops on various topics with representatives of other non-governmental organizations and government representatives; conducting field research by creating and administering questionnaires; and various special projects.
Stanford contact:
averyh [at] stanford [dot] edu
TANZANIA
FINCA
Microfinance projects. FINCA fellows must be qualified for whatever they propose to do and have basic research skills and business/economics knowledge. Knowledge of Swahili would benefit the fellow as well as the organization, but is not required.
Stanford contact:
jhawthorne [at] stanford [dot] edu
WATER AND SANITATION PROJECT
Professor Jenna Davis
Undergrad/grad research experience.
Stanford contact:
sjmarks [at] stanford [dot] edu
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CHANGE
SIC is a non-governmental organization committed to limiting the impact of HIV/AIDS in underserved communities and to training future leaders in international development. It operates in Tanzania. Undergrad internship/research experience.
Stanford contact:
jmwong [at] stanford [dot] edu
PACT, INC.
Applicants who are interested in working with Pact Tanzania should review the Pact Tanzania website to get an idea of what they might be interested in working on and have basic background knowledge of development. Previous international experience, particularly in Africa, would be an asset but is not required. Knowledge of Swahili would also be beneficial to the fellow as well as the organization, but is not required.
Stanford contact:
jhawthorne [at] stanford [dot] edu
Prospective fellows should note that Terrawatu is a small organization; therefore, while fellows are encouraged to indicate their areas of interest, they should also be prepared to handle additional projects. Knowledge of Kiswahili would benefit the fellow and Terrawatu, but is not required.
Stanford contact:
jhawthorne [at] stanford [dot] edu
UGANDA
Stanford contact:
mwilkers [at] stanford [dot] edu
LAW AND ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN
International human rights law, particularly relating to women. Applicants must have a very clear idea of what kind of project they would like to implement. Because the organization is small, this placement is subject to the availability of a mentor during the period of the fellowship in Uganda and this should be confirmed early on in the application process.
Contact:
dorabyam [at] infocom [dot] co [dot] uk
Contact:
g [dot] tumushabe [at] acode-u [dot] org
The United States
MICRO CLINIC INTERNATIONAL
Providing health care services in rural areas by establishing micro-clinics.
FIRELIGHT FOUNDATION
HIV/AIDS, orphans and vulnerable children, HQ in Santa Cruz, or collaborating organizations in Africa
ZIMBABWE
KAPNEK TRUST
HIV/AIDS, orphans and vulnerable children.
Stanford contact: Brent Solvason, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Sub Saharan Orphans and Vulnerable Children Working Group, Stanford International Initiative.
