Youth Media, Storytelling & Journalism Volunteer Internship — Women’s Empowerment Programme (Uganda)

Join Women in Leadership (WIL Uganda) and support the Teen Voices Journalism Project — empowering girls to share their stories through writing, media and digital platforms.

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 Youth Media & Journalism Volunteer Intern, you will support the Teen Voices Journalism Project, working with girls to create and share stories about their lives, communities, and experiences.

This project is delivered in partnership with Teen Voices (New York), where selected articles are edited and published internationally.

You will help girls build confidence in storytelling, communication and digital expression.

What You’ll Do

• Support girls to write articles and tell their stories
• Facilitate creative workshops in journalism and storytelling
• Help develop content for blogs and online platforms
• Support use of digital tools (social media, video, photography)
• Collect stories, photos and videos from community activities
• Contribute to content creation for WIL’s platforms

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in journalism, storytelling and media
• Experience working on an international youth media project
• Digital content creation and communication skills
• Leadership and facilitation skills
• A professional reference and certificate upon completion
• Opportunity to gain academic credit (we work with your university)
• Experience managing creative projects in a global context

Requirements

• Enrolled in or completed a university degree
• Interest in journalism, media, communications, or international development
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Interest in storytelling, social media or digital content creation
• Confidence working with young people
• 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.