Internships & Social Work
Intern at a Women’s Prison in Kenya
This internship is available to women working towards their Master’s Degree in Psychology. On this program, you will be helping women in prison overcome some of the harshest social criticisms and emotional challenges a woman should ever have to face.
Women in prison are among the most vulnerable in society, grappling with feelings of loss, rejection, and stigma while behind bars. Through counseling, you will help address trauma, denial, and grief, helping these women recognize their value as mothers and human beings.
Who can join
- ✓Female candidates working towards a Master’s degree in Psychology
- ✓Prepared to commit to a minimum period of 3 months
- ✓Must submit a CV and participate in an online interview before acceptance
- ✓Open-minded and non-judgmental toward incarcerated women
Our goal
Our goal for this program is to empower female inmates to become self-sustainable and rebuild their life skills prior to release.
We want women to leave prison knowing that they are valuable as mothers and as human beings, giving them the emotional strength to support their families and not return to prison.
Safety First: You will always be accompanied by guards during your 4-hour daily shifts at the prison.
Highlights
Learn to speak Swahili from the women you are assisting
Live life like a local Kenyan while working in a meaningful field setting
Gain valuable clinical psychology and counseling experience
Make memories and connections that will last a lifetime
“I believe we all should help those in need, especially mothers and children navigating severe adversity.”
Terri Kemper, volunteer
A typical day
An intern’s work day on this project generally lasts between 4 and 6 hours. While we ask all interns to remain flexible, a typical daily schedule looks like this:
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today or find out more about costs and what to expect.