Volunteer in Tanzania this summer

Support for International Change (SIC) is an organization committed to limiting the impact of HIV/AIDS in underserved communities in northern Tanzania. The program: SIC offers an 8-12 week service-learning program in rural villages in Tanzania. You will be immersed in your community and trained to provide meaningful, evidence-based HIV prevention education. The program provides in-depth and hands-on field learning experience for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of global health and grassroots development. Together with Tanzanian university students, you will have countless opportunities to connect with and learn from local people and work to support SIC’s year-round community-based HIV interventions including: mobile HIV testing, mobile care and treatment centers, and social support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Campaigns begin with an assessment of local HIV knowledge, attitude, and behavior of the community. You will partner with community members and teach HIV prevention education in local primary and secondary schools, organize community teachings with the church, women’s groups, and support groups. You will also work with SIC’s mobile voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) staff to organize HIV testing and link people to our mobile care and treatment centers. A local family will host you during your campaign, giving you an even deeper connection with the community you are serving. Extra Travel Opportunities: You will have a break in the middle of the program where you will be free to see the sights of Tanzania. Our staff can help you plan a safari, a trip to Zanzibar, or even a two-day white water rafting trip on the Nile! Academic Credit: Many participants have worked with their departments to earn internship or practicum credit for their participation. The requirements and process are different for each school, and SIC staff is happy to assist with letter of support, setting goals and objectives, and other relevant paperwork. We suggest discussing this early with your professor or advisor. For program dates, more info and to apply visit our website: www.sichange.org