Village Women Programs Development Internship in Africa

Women's Development Program — Art in Tanzania

When women thrive, communities thrive. This program makes that happen.

In Tanzania's villages, many young mothers face a compounding set of challenges: limited access to education, densely populated living conditions, few pathways to financial independence, and, in too many cases, a lack of awareness of their own fundamental rights — leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.

These are not abstract problems. They are the daily reality of the women Art in Tanzania works with. And the work of changing that reality is where you come in.

About the Program

Since 1996, Art in Tanzania has placed approximately 250 participants annually in hands-on community programmes across Tanzania. Our Women's Development Program is one of our most direct and human-centred placements — working alongside women in villages to build skills, expand awareness, and create real economic opportunity.

We are looking for multi-professional students and interns who bring creativity, commitment, and their own ideas to this work. Innovation is not just welcomed here — it is expected.

The Challenge We're Addressing

Most of the women we work with lack access to the kind of education that would allow them to start or grow a small business. Many are unaware of their basic human rights. Young mothers in particular face acute vulnerability — navigating poverty, caregiving, and limited support in environments where the competition for livelihoods is intense.

Art in Tanzania's response is practical, educational, and rights-based — equipping women with skills, knowledge, and networks that create lasting change.

What You'll Do

Your placement is tailored to your academic background, skills, and interests. Work spans several interconnected areas:

💼 Entrepreneurship & Business Skills Training Teach women the practical skills they need to start and sustain small businesses — from horticulture and product development to finding markets and managing finances. The goal is not just awareness, but application.

⚖️ Women's Rights Education: Help women understand their fundamental human rights in accessible, contextually relevant ways — empowering them to recognise and respond to problematic situations with confidence and knowledge.

🌐 English & IT Training: Deliver vocational training in English language skills and basic digital literacy — opening doors to communication, education, and economic participation that would otherwise remain closed.

🏥 Health & Medical Awareness Support the development of health information sessions and contribute to expanding access to medical services and health literacy among women and their families.

📱 Social Media & Advocacy: Help raise awareness of women's issues among the broader Tanzanian population through our social media channels, amplifying the voices and stories of the women we work with.

Your Ideas Matter

This programme actively invites interns to bring their own thinking. If you have an approach, a method, or a project idea that could strengthen the fieldwork, we want to hear it. Some of our most effective initiatives have come directly from intern innovation — and yours could be next.

Teamwork is central to how we operate. Interns collaborate across disciplines, combining expertise in education, health, business, communications, and community development to create outcomes none of us could achieve alone.

How It Works

Hours: 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday Start date: Flexible — the programme runs continuously year-round Duration: Adjustable to your academic schedule and goals Group size: 15–40 international students at any time, drawn from 400+ partner universities worldwide

Daily work includes practical fieldwork in villages and community spaces, programme planning, reporting, and visibility activities. Your placement is fully customised to your background and interests.

Life in Tanzania

Alongside your placement, Tanzania offers an experience that is genuinely difficult to find anywhere else — rich culture, extraordinary wildlife, and landscapes that stay with you long after you return home. Affordable, sustainable safaris and tours are available for you and any visiting friends or family.

Funding

Erasmus+ funding may be available for this placement. Speak with your student office about grant options that could fully or partially fund this experience.

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