Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention & Advocacy Volunteer Internship — Women’s Empowerment Programme (Uganda)

Gain hands-on experience in gender justice and community-based advocacy while supporting women and girls in rural Uganda.

Join Women in Leadership (WIL Uganda) and contribute to programmes addressing gender-based violence through education, prevention, and community engagement.

About the Organisation

Women in Leadership (WIL Uganda) is a grassroots, women-led organisation based in Busembatia, Eastern Uganda.

Our mission: to dismantle inequality and empower women and girls to exercise their rights, build independence, and lead within their communities.

About the Role

As a GBV Prevention & Advocacy Volunteer Intern, you will work alongside our in-country GBV Advocate and community-based advocates to support programmes focused on prevention, awareness, and access to support services.

This role is suited to individuals interested in gender justice, safeguarding, and community-based development.

What You’ll Do

• Support delivery of GBV awareness sessions in schools and communities
• Assist in facilitating workshops with women at local health centres
• Work with local advocates and community leaders
• Support outreach activities focused on prevention and education
• Observe and learn from community-based response systems

⚠️ Note: Direct involvement in sensitive cases is supervised and guided by trained local staff to ensure safeguarding and ethical practice.

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical experience in gender justice and international development
• Understanding of community-based GBV prevention approaches
• Experience facilitating discussions on sensitive topics
• Leadership, communication and safeguarding awareness skills
• A professional reference and certificate upon completion
• Opportunity to gain academic credit (we work with your university)

Requirements

• Enrolled in or completed a university degree
• Interest in gender equality, human rights, or international development
• Strong communication and emotional intelligence
• Ability to engage respectfully with sensitive topics
• Willingness to adapt to rural community life
• Laptop required for placement work

Programme Duration & Fundraising Model

(Fundraising-based internship — not a fee)

• 1 month: £1,650
• 2–3 months: £2,450
• 6 months: £3,750

Girls Who Lead Global Bursary

We believe opportunity should not depend on income.

10% of every volunteer’s fundraising contributes to the Girls Who Lead Global Bursary, which fully funds a young woman (18–30, UK-based) from a low-income or underrepresented background to join the programme.

➡ Every cohort funds the next.

What’s Included

• Accommodation in the village
• All meals (Monday–Friday during placement)
• Airport pickup and drop-off
• Training and orientation week
• Daily supervision and in-country support
• Certificate + reference letter

What’s Not Included

• Flights
• Visa (~$50)
• Travel insurance
• Weekend meals and personal travel

Location & Living

• You will live in Busembatia village (Eastern Uganda) and be fully immersed in community life.
• Accommodation is provided in safe, shared volunteer housing.
• All meals are included Monday–Friday during placement.
• During weekends, you can travel to nearby Jinja, known for activities such as rafting, kayaking and cultural experiences.