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The Humanity Exchange
Mission/Vision
We are a volunteer-sending organization providing meaningful, volunteer placements in West Africa and South America.
Guided by the principles of humanity and partnership, we are committed to working towards community development with our overseas partners, while providing an...
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We are a volunteer-sending organization providing meaningful, volunteer placements in West Africa and South America.
Guided by the principles of humanity and partnership, we are committed to working towards community development with our overseas partners, while providing an exceptional exchange experience for participants. We have a diverse, energetic, and talented team, drawing on over fifteen years of collective experience matching suitable volunteers with organizations in need.
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What does the organization do?
We connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities with our partners abroad. In addtion, we specialize in creating unique placements depending on the goals and motivations of an individual. For example, a student of diplomacy will complete an internship focused on conflict resolution, using the...
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We connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities with our partners abroad. In addtion, we specialize in creating unique placements depending on the goals and motivations of an individual. For example, a student of diplomacy will complete an internship focused on conflict resolution, using the experience for course credit at her university. Alternatively, a young professional ready for a career break will take a few months to learn Spanish in a complete immersion environment in Colombia. Or, a recent graduate with aspirations of attending medical school will spend a month teaching youth about HIV & AIDS in the Ivory Coast, West Africa.
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Opportunities for Youth
Youth aged 18-30 can participate in our programs, which can last from two weeks to six months. Our opportunities are in Peru, Colombia, and the Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) and include the following:
Volunteer Abroad: Volunteer for health, HIV & AIDS, human rights, environmental...
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Youth aged 18-30 can participate in our programs, which can last from two weeks to six months. Our opportunities are in Peru, Colombia, and the Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) and include the following:
Volunteer Abroad: Volunteer for health, HIV & AIDS, human rights, environmental sustainability, gender equality, children's rights, micro-enterprise, sustainable development, or education.
Internship Abroad: Intern for health, HIV & AIDS, human rights, environmental sustainability, gender equality, children's rights, micro-enterprise, sustainable development, or education.
*Note - As an intern you will develop a specialized skill set, and may use the placement for course credit at your college or university.
Learn French: Attend French school in the Ivory Coast. You may also volunteer or intern while learning French.
Learn Spanish: Attend Spanish school in Colombia or Peru. You may also volunteer or intern while learning Spanish.
Research Abroad: Conduct academic resarch in one of the regions where we work. We will help you to identify suitable research subject and site, provide culturally appropriate methodology consultation, and translate from local language into English.
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Details
Categories
Health
Education
Culture
Organization Status
For-Profit (FP)
Global Reach
Yes
Youth Led
Yes
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