“Living in Cape Town in the last 2 months under the VAC program has been nothing short of exciting. The program managers were friendly, down-to-earth and incredibly proficient at planning and executing a fun-filled yet focused internship for me. Easing into the local culture was made very easy by VAC staff when I arrived. My placement site (Treatment Action Campaign) was carefully selected to ensure I learnt as much as I could about the role of Social/Community movements in local healthcare delivery while weekly activities ensured I got to see and participate in most of the local attractions such as a tour of the vineyards at Constantia Glen and surfing at Muizenberg beach – the perfect mix of work and play. Needless to say, I had a fabulous time and look forward to future trips to the Western Cape – home of beautiful beaches and memorable braais (local word for barbecue). I recommend the VAC program to anyone looking for a hands-on internship in a friendly environment.”
“Last year, almost 600 tons of abalone were confiscated in South Africa. That is about six times more then the legal total allowable catch of abalone for the entire country. Not surprisingly, abalone is on the verge of extinction. Imagine...
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Alexandra is a high school student at St Ignatius of Loyola, Oakville. She joined the VACorps program in June 2020 and participated in a remote internship at a local NGO that that empowers and improves the lives of girls from...
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Clementina is studying Biochemistry, Science, and Business at the University of Navarra. She joined the VAC program in June 2024 and took part in a medical internship at a Community Health Center.
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