We are looking for passionate and capable students who are eager to make a difference. Interns will participate in various activities, including:

• Attending family visits and counseling sessions
• Conducting resilience-building workshops
• Assisting with documentation, data collection, and research
• Managing and upgrading social media channels
• Designing and implementing tourism activities
• Attending team meetings for evaluations and impact analysis
• Assisting with workshops and community activities in culinary arts, English, communication, career guidance, and entrepreneurship

Specific activities for Hospitality & Tourism students include research and practical internships at partner hotels in Kigali and supporting the implementation of tourism packages for sustainability.

Interns will receive supervision from staff with related bachelor’s degrees. Office space with internet, a training room for workshops, and a community space for outreach activities are available. We offer daily support with research writing and reviews, data collection, language interpretation, and local neighborhood guidance. Interns are supported with all living arrangements for their stay in Rwanda.

This internship is fully self-funded. We encourage interns to explore fundraising or crowdfunding options to support their stay.

Impact Internship Service Package Rwanda: €1,695.00

Impact Internship Service Package South Africa: €1,995.00 

This one-time amount includes:

• Matching procedure; suitable project with project description according to all criteria.
• Impact Internship guidance & support from registration until return home (Rwanda and South Africa experience since 2015)
• Agency fee of €500 for preparation assistance, full period study abroad guidance, evaluation and monitoring during your stay in Rwanda or South Africa.
• Practical procedure using an easy & personal step-by-step checklist
• Accommodation arrangements (see hosting package)
• Insurance information
• Visa application (and extension) assistance (visa on arrival, after two weeks then internship for up to 2 years in Rwanda. South Africa needs a visa before arrival and requires more preparation)
• Flight booking assistance
• Transportation advice
• Pre-departure introduction & safety meeting
• Mobile money system set-up
• In-country introduction regarding country, project and your role
• Tour of your living surroundings and internship area, including outdoor local lunch.
• Social & Cultural introduction week
• 1-day Wildlife Safari including food package, transport, entry ticket + guide
• Rural area visit - Trip (2-day trip) including accommodation, food package, transport and contribution to local community.
• Contribution to the study program of 1 student from Rwanda, from a disadvantaged neighborhood (included value €300 which can be raised through crowdfunding platforms such as Gofundme.com or geef.nl)
• Rwanda & South Africa information brochure.
• Evaluation form (looking back at your experience)
• Impact Internship recommendation letter (proof of participation)
• Life-changing Rwanda or South Africa experience.

Service Package Monthly Amount:

• Rwanda:
  • Cost per month private room: €800
  • Cost per week: €200
  • Cost per night: €35
• South Africa:
  • Cost per month private room: €975
  • Cost per week: €360
  • Cost per night: €60

When you want to stay longer than your booked period, request if your room is available.

Included in your monthly hosting package:

• Hosting, local project support and supervision
• Accommodation in Guest house including WIFI
• Food and beverages package (during the week Monday-Friday; 3x meals per day)
• A cook who provides dinner every Monday to Friday evening
• Kinyarwanda class (Local Language Rwanda) or a local language in South Africa
• Cleaning of the house; 3 times per week
• Laundry service; 3 times per week.