Family Health International - Headquartered in North Carolina with an AIDS prevention program in the Washington DC area. Non-profit PVO dedicated to improving reproductive health worldwide. Has several summer internships from 8 to 12 weeks. Global Service Corps - Arranges for volunteers to live in the homes of villagers of developing countries while joining them in community development projects. Have a Village Health Education Project in Kenya on AIDS prevention in July and August.
Placements are for two to three weeks or two months.
Institute for International Cooperation and Development - Sponsors Global Education Programs in Africa and Latin America. Has 12 month program in Zimbabwe beginning in February or August to work in rural villages, teach health and hygiene, build latrines, and improve wells and schools. Limited financial aid is available. Joint Assistance Centre - Offers three month placements in various nongovernmental village development organizations in rural India in areas including sanitation, health care, women's welfare. Academic assistance from professors in India can be arranged.