Human Rights Internship in Tanzania

Get practical legal and human rights work experience while helping protect the rights of women and children

Destination

Tanzania

Age

16+ y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

Anytime

Accommodation

Homestay

What’s Included

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Activities, Training & Equipment

All programme activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.

Certification

Certified record of service hours, workshops, and activities for your CV.

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Starting at £1,825 for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Defend human rights

Work alongside experience, local lawyers and experts to protect the rights of women, children, and marginalized communities in Tanzania.

Gain practical legal skills

Assist with legal research, case preparation, and community education programmes to build a strong base for your career.

Understand human rights issues

Explore the complexities of gender inequality, children’s rights, and access to justice in different cultures, giving you an adaptable global mindset.

Experience Tanzanian hospitality

Live in Arusha, for easy access to the culture and landscapes of East Africa, including hikes around Kilimanjaro or an unforgettable safari.

Grow as a global citizen

Develop confidence, cultural sensitivity, and a deeper understanding of global issues through an immersive volunteer experience.

What you need to know

Overview

Looking to gain practical human rights experience? This internship is an opportunity to learn directly from experienced human rights lawyers.

This internship is a great addition to your CV and will help with university applications or job applications in the competitive legal field. If you’re still deciding on your career path, you can experience the day-to-day life of a lawyer to help with your decision.

You don’t need any experience or qualifications to join. Projects Abroad staff will guide you and support you throughout your Human Rights placement in Tanzania.

This internship is also perfect for you if you want to provide practical legal support to vulnerable groups. You’ll be working with women and children to protect their rights and help enforce justice.

This internship runs all year round with flexible start dates. Please contact us to discuss which dates work for you.

A Day in the Life

On a typical day, your human rights work in Tanzania will begin at about 9am and finish at 4pm. You’ll work from Monday to Friday, with your weekends free.

You’ll usually start your day by doing research work and writing up reports in the human rights office. You can take the time to prepare presentations or workshops. You’ll work alongside human rights lawyers, who will be there to answer your questions and guide you.

After office work, you’ll go to a local community to interview people. You might also visit a legal organisation to hear more about the kinds of legal issues they encounter, or you’ll give a talk on human rights to local people. You’ll also work with a local NGO to provide legal support to vulnerable groups.

Your evenings will be free, giving you the chance to travel around Arusha. You can spend time at a local market and buy an eye-catching Batik artwork, or enjoy a hearty meal with your host family.

Aims & Impact

The aim of this project is to help address issues of gender inequality that are prevalent in Tanzania.

Tanzania has a history of human rights issues, particularly in terms of women’s and children’s rights. As an intern, you’ll work with qualified lawyers and help them advise local people. You’ll also help with raising human rights awareness and promote women’s empowerment. You’ll do this by giving presentations and workshops about human rights.

Through research work and assisting local lawyers, you’ll also help provide free legal assistance to those who can’t afford it. The communities where we work are usually remote, and the people here don’t have the funds to speak to lawyers when their rights are violated.

Another goal of this project is to give you practical human rights work experience while in Tanzania. It will boost your CV, and you’ll get the chance to see what the day-to-day life of a human rights lawyer is like.

Join our Human Rights internship in Tanzania and gain valuable experience while working towards protecting human rights.

Activities

Your cases will relate to juveniles. You’ll experience many aspects of human rights law through these activities:

Prepare people for court by role-playing different courtroom scenario
Write pleas
Attending court sessions with the children and social workers
Running human rights presentations
English language classes
Life skills training
Games and fun activities with the children

Your human rights work in Tanzania will focus on the following areas:

Research work and interviews

You’ll research issues like gender equality, children’s rights, inheritance, property, land rights, violence against women, and minority rights. Through your research, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the human rights issues prevalent in Tanzania. You can also use your research to help local lawyers with giving legal advice.

You’ll also visit different legal organisations and sit in on court proceedings. This will give you the chance to learn more about the role of a human rights lawyer.

Human rights awareness

By running presentations and workshops, you’ll help raise awareness about human rights. You’ll work with women from a women’s empowerment organisation. You’ll teach them about their rights and give advice on what to do when their rights are infringed.

Prepare individuals for court

You’ll help local people prepare for court cases by acting out courtroom scenarios with them. This will help build their confidence and leave them feeling ready for trial. It’s also a great opportunity for you to see what it’s like to be a lawyer in a real court case.

Map & Location

Vast savannahs teeming with wildlife, Mount Kilimanjaro piercing the sky, and the colourful culture of the Maasai tribe — all things you’ll find in the incredible East African nation of Tanzania.

Tanzania is considered as one of the safest countries in Africa with a friendly and welcoming population, and is a popular tourist destination. With 30% of the country covered in national parks, including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, it’s especially good for safaris.

Arusha

Arusha, in northern Tanzania, serves as a gateway to Africa’s most renowned safari destinations. The region is home to 2.4 million people, with 600,000 living in Arusha city at the foot of Mount Meru. It enjoys a pleasant highland climate with warm days and cool nights.

It has a mix of cultures and a growing tourism industry thanks to the fascinating handcrafted souvenirs of the Maasai markets, interesting cultural sites, and thrilling safari trips to nearby national parks.

Food & Accommodation

Discover the magic of Tanzania from your base in Arusha. You’ll have everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a cosy bed, three meals a day using the authentic tastes of Tanzania, and readily available drinking water.

You’ll be welcomed into a carefully selected host family in Arusha, instantly making you feel like a local and providing a taste of Tanzanian life. It will be clean, safe, and within a short distance of your placement. We’ll also handle your daily transport to and from your project, so you can focus on developing your skills, connections, and global perspective.

Shared rooms are arranged with other participants of the same gender and similar age, creating a great opportunity to connect and share your cultural exchange in this beautiful country.

Free Time and Leisure

A trip to Tanzania is the chance to experience life in the heart of Africa. There’s plenty to see and do here during your free time on your project.

A project in Tanzania wouldn’t be complete without a safari! This is a chance to see the beautiful wildlife of this country up close, like elephants, rhinos, and lions.

What’s more, Tanzania is home to the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Hiking around the base through lush vegetation is a peaceful way to spend an afternoon.

Browsing through a vibrant, local market is a must while you’re there. You can also spend time in a Maasai village, getting to know a completely different way of life.

There will likely be many other volunteers in Tanzania with you. This means you have the option to explore the country independently or with a group of like-minded volunteers from different projects.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Tanzania Arrival Procedures page.