internships in Africa

Subtitle: 
A Roundtable Discussion on Internships and Volunteer in Africa
Activity Type: 
Panel Discussion
Presenter: 
Victoria Nalongo, Bright Kids Uganda: Hanifa Nakiryowa, CERESAV Uganda; Jenny Roach & Maggie Wambui, Hekima Place Kenya, Justin Forsano, Cameroon FDP
Date: 
Friday, October 20, 2017 - 12:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4217
Contact Person: 
Anna-Maria Karnes
Contact Phone: 
4126481802
Contact Email: 
awk19@pitt.edu

This event features practitioners in the field both in the United States and Africa

Victoria Nalongo, Bright Kids, Uganda
Hanifa Nakiryowa, Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and Burns Violence (CERESAV), Uganda
Jenny Roach & Margaret Wambui, Hekima Place, Kenya
Justin Forzano, Founder & CEO, Cameroon FDP

Date: October 20, 2017
Venue: 4217 WWPH
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This roundtable discussion forum will be an opportunity for students to learn about community-based development organizations in Cameroon, Kenya & Uganda. The round-table discussants will talk about the various roles of their organizations as service providers and change agents. Students will learn and find out ways they can participate through internship or volunteer opportunities. The guests will be happy to answer any questions from the audience and share personal stories

UCIS Unit: 
Center for African Studies
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA)