Philani Nutrition and Development Project
TEL: 27 21 387-5124
FAX: 27 21 387-5107
http://www.philani.org.za/

Mission:

Philani is committed to the promotion of good child health and nutrition, the prevention of child malnutrition and the rehabilitation of underweight children to normal nutrition status and good health, in a caring, supportive, environment. It is also committed to limiting the suffering of families infected and affected by HIV and prevent the spread of the virus through a comprehensive program of education, care, support and treatment.

Philani's vision is a South Africa where every child can grow up healthy and well nourished to full fill his or hers physical and mental potential.

The organization is also committed to the education and training of women in skills to generate income, in order to make previously destitute families economically independent and in that way prevent child malnutrition and contribute to the development of their communities. Philani's development programs specifically target young women for education and skills training to give them independence and power to make decisions about their own lives. Women without education and economic independence become especially vulnerable to sexual and other abuse and with that also to the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Philani is committed to use its access to and credibility within its target communities to fight HIV/AIDS through the empowerment of women, education of men, and care of children affected by or infected with the virus.

Internship Opportunities:

Multiple Opportunities for the right candidates to work in advocacy, program planning and monitoring, research and evaluation and developing materials.

Intern Qualifications:

Student must be currently enrolled in the Community Public Health program in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies & Public Health. 

Dependent on project- TBD by program supervisor.

Semester:

Summer

Hours:

Dependent on candidate and program needs

Compensation:

non-paid

For further information and to apply:

Contact Dr. Yumary Ruiz, CPH Internship Director
TEL: 212-998-5456
yr24@nyu.edu