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CSIH
International Internships
Intern Experiences and Reports
Ethiopia
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opportunity to work with the International Organization for Migration in
Addis Ababa was invaluable both educationally and in providing me with
further career skills and direction .... Educationally this experience
forced me to translate my very theoretical university education into
practical terms. I gained invaluable insight into the realities of
working in the field of human rights at both the grassroots and large
organizational level and my career goals have become much clearer to me
... Participating in this internship enhanced my cross-cultural
understanding and communication in the workplace, flexibility and
patience when carrying out work-related activities and a more holistic
understanding of development and human rights issues at the
implementation level. I grew both personally and professionally through
this internship and would recommend this program to anyone looking to
begin their career in this field."
-Kate
Baillie, Ethiopia, 2003-2004
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Katherine Muldoon, Ethiopian Nurses Association, 2005-2006 |
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Malawi
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From August 2004 to
January 2005, I was a CSIH intern in Lilongwe, Malawi. My experience
was enriching and exciting. During my placement with the Salama
SHIELD Foundation (SSF), I co-managed a popular education project
with faith based organizations, in the area of HIV/AIDS. ...My CSIH
internship has provided me with the opportunity to develop a range
of professional skills as well as personal growth, not to mention
travel to a great part of the world. Living and working in Malawi
has proven to be challenging, revelatory and rewarding. I have
gained a greater appreciation for the struggles faced by people that
are often only read about in newspapers, or seen on TV. I have also
developed excellent on-the-job trouble-shooting skills that can be
applied to any setting. I am grateful to CSIH and SSF for the
experience and the skills acquired during my internship.
- Lorenzo Nicolet,
Malawi, 2003-2004 |
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...Personally, I can say that I learned a lot during those 6 months
– about HIV/AIDS, about Malawi and southern Africa, about
International Development, and about both human suffering and human
strength and will. I certainly have a lot more to learn, and the
experience has made me decide that I want to pursue a career in
International Development. It has also given me some practical
experience and has reconfirmed my interest in learning about, and
living in, other cultures. I am now considering some post-graduate
programs that will help me to specialize in particular areas of
development work ... I believe that my internship will help me as I
pursue these experiences, and as a word of advice to upcoming
interns, if you want to continue in International Development as a
career I advise that you try to take advantage of any opportunities
that you may find while away on your trip. The more skills gained
(and the more time you spend “in the field”), the better.
-Danielle
Cullimore, Malawi, 2003-2004 |
 
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Mali
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"In May, 2004 I
accepted a CIDA-funded internship with the Canadian Society for
International Health to work in Bamako, Mali with the Association
malienne pour la protection et promotion de la famille a grassroots
reproductive health NGO. My role there as "Youth HIV/AIDS Advisor"
was to guide young adults in HIV/AIDS and reproductive health
education.
... Having
studied International Public Health, this internship was a fantastic
opportunity to be able to apply my theoretical knowledge and to gain
insights into the challenges that face small-scale NGOs. I hope to
be able to take the experiences gained in West Africa and apply them
to future jobs that I hold both in Canada and abroad."
-Kim
Rotstein, Mali, 2003-2004 |
Paraguay
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"Ce fut pour moi un privilège de
participer au Programme de Stages Internationaux. En faisant partie
de la prestigieuse organisation qu’est l’Organisation Panaméricaine
de la Santé (OPS/OMS) au Paraguay, j’ai non seulement eu la chance
de travailler conjointement avec des professionnels de la santé dont
l’expérience en Amérique latine est impressionnante, mais cette
opportunité m’a également permis de mieux me découvrir en tant que
professionnelle. ...L'expérience m’a aidée à mieux comprendre mes
propres valeurs professionnelles, mes attentes ainsi que mes
critères de satisfaction, ce qui a conséquemment contribué à me
connaître davantage et à renforcer ma confiance en moi."
-Sophie
Roy, Paraguay, 2003-2004 |
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