Community Social Work Internships in Africa
Join our professionally led social work internships in Uganda
join the professional teams addressing mental health and wellness matters in communities in SW Uganda
These internships are designed for people who want to have practical experiences in and with the community, as well as with social workers. You can join social workers on their cases, and join our community workers putting social worker initiated programs into practice.
MA and PhD study
For those wanting a social work internship for MA or PhD study, that is supervised by our university partners, go to our Research internships page.
For a view of the challenges and successes for Uganda’s social workers, read the NASWU’s 2024 New Year message, linked from the IFSW
Social Work Placements in Africa
Country: Uganda
Location: Mbarara (town), SW
Weeks: 2 - 12
Suitable for:
Social work professionals
Social work Students
Researchers (MA│PhD)
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You will be embedded with, and supported throughout your placement by our lead partner organisation, delivering vital and appreciated support in the community.
In 2006, our partners joined with another organisation to tackle the growing youth suicide rate in their town, and such has been their success, they now coordinate and deliver a wide range of community and mental health support, otherwise provided by government, through a cooperative of 15 local organisation
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You will be supporting the work of one or more of the organisations as suits your interests
You will be a great encouragement to the staff, supporting them with your knowledge, and questions, and will learn from them to support your development.
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You could join youth outreach programmes, work with families, support women’s services, as well as providing services within schools, colleges, and universities.
You could be engaged in:
• mental health out-patient counselling and guidance (including suicide risk youth)
• family visits and support
• community outreaches
• school visits
You can also support admin, the organisation of events, as well as other work to improve their service delivery.
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