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We facilitate specialised vocational work experiences and internships where you will have a cross cultural exchange and share knowledge and skills.

STUDENT INTERNS

Organise your gap year, internship or medical elective with us and add an incredible dimension to your portfolio!

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Join as a group and we will facilitate a team placement so you participate together regardless of the speciality.

ZIMBABWE

They don’t need saving. They need space, tools, and respect.

This is what happens when skilled volunteers for capacity building align with women who are already building their power from the ground up.

🌍✨ #WomensEmpowerment #SkilledVolunteering #Maasailand #IntersectionalFeminism #SeedGrantImpact #CommunityDevelopment #MediTrip #AfricanWomenLead #DecoloniseDevelopment #PurposeWork

They don’t need saving. They need space, tools, and respect.

This is what happens when skilled volunteers for capacity building align with women who are already building their power from the ground up.

🌍✨ #WomensEmpowerment #SkilledVolunteering #Maasailand #IntersectionalFeminism #SeedGrantImpact #CommunityDevelopment #MediTrip #AfricanWomenLead #DecoloniseDevelopment #PurposeWork

From Sicily to Scrubs 👨‍⚕️✨🎉🍾

A huge congratulations to Dr. Gabriel @gabriel_scupolito on graduating from Università degli Studi di Catania and officially earning the title he’s worked so hard for!

Gabriel joined us as a medical student on our intensive Emergency Department placement in Arusha, where he fully immersed himself in every moment, responding to emergencies, quite literally from his first moment on placement, navigating real-time clinical challenges, and bringing incredible energy to the team. He earned this!

Not only did he leave a lasting impression on us, but his passionate storytelling and honesty about his experience have inspired numerous new candidates to take the same leap, and they’ve all had outstanding placements thanks to his insight.

We are SO proud of our alumni who came to us as brave hearted students and are now professionals and global leaders!!!!

You’re not just a doctors now, you’re one of our greats. 🇮🇹➡️🇹🇿

#DoctorGabriel #MediTripAlumni #ArushaExperience #FutureDoctors #EmergencyMedicine #UniversitàDegliStudiDiCatania #GlobalHealth #MedicalGraduation #ImpactfulMedicine #TanzaniaMedExperience

From Sicily to Scrubs 👨‍⚕️✨🎉🍾

A huge congratulations to Dr. Gabriel @gabriel_scupolito on graduating from Università degli Studi di Catania and officially earning the title he’s worked so hard for!

Gabriel joined us as a medical student on our intensive Emergency Department placement in Arusha, where he fully immersed himself in every moment, responding to emergencies, quite literally from his first moment on placement, navigating real-time clinical challenges, and bringing incredible energy to the team. He earned this!

Not only did he leave a lasting impression on us, but his passionate storytelling and honesty about his experience have inspired numerous new candidates to take the same leap, and they’ve all had outstanding placements thanks to his insight.

We are SO proud of our alumni who came to us as brave hearted students and are now professionals and global leaders!!!!

You’re not just a doctors now, you’re one of our greats. 🇮🇹➡️🇹🇿

#DoctorGabriel #MediTripAlumni #ArushaExperience #FutureDoctors #EmergencyMedicine #UniversitàDegliStudiDiCatania #GlobalHealth #MedicalGraduation #ImpactfulMedicine #TanzaniaMedExperience

Sharon, a birth professional, an advocate for women and now part of the Medi Trip family.

#globalhealth #meditrip #midwiferyabroad #laboranddelivery #crossculturalcollaboration #medicalexchange #blackprofessionalsabroad #midwifery #culturalexchange

Sharon, a birth professional, an advocate for women and now part of the Medi Trip family.

#globalhealth #meditrip #midwiferyabroad #laboranddelivery #crossculturalcollaboration #medicalexchange #blackprofessionalsabroad #midwifery #culturalexchange

Happy International Nurses Day!!
I couldn’t be prouder to be a nurse, we couldn’t be prouder to be inspired and saved by nurses and bring nurses together from around the world 🌍🎉

Happy International Nurses Day!!
I couldn’t be prouder to be a nurse, we couldn’t be prouder to be inspired and saved by nurses and bring nurses together from around the world 🌍🎉

Medi Trip’s program is beyond just giving.
It’s an exchange of:
✅survival expertise
✅cultural intelligence
✅future global medical leadership

More than anything we want help people build a healthcare future that is inclusive, smarter, and truly interconnected. Our cross-cultural medical exchange programs in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and more are critical drivers of global healthcare innovation and resilience.

In Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 66% of maternal deaths worldwide occur (WHO, 2023) and where trauma accounts for nearly 10% of all deaths (Global Burden of Disease Study), resourceful, medical responses have been refined under high-pressure conditions with limited tools — in sharp contrast to the Global North.

Innovations: from streamlined triage protocols to low-cost obstetric emergency interventions, have increasingly informed best practices adopted by hospitals in the Global South, particularly for mass casualty events, rural healthcare delivery, and resource strained emergency departments.

Our volunteers working in Sub-Saharan Africa gain more than just clinical exposure: they develop critical cultural competence — an essential skill in today’s globalised world, where patient populations are increasingly diverse.

Understanding how to navigate barriers to health, cultural perceptions of health, and resource-limited settings prepares future clinicians to deliver effective, respectful care…anywhere in the world.

Imagine being part of a future that looks like that.

#GlobalHealth #MedicalExchange #EmergencyMedicine #Obstetrics #CrossCulturalCollaboration #CulturalCompetence #SubSaharanAfrica #GlobalHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation

Medi Trip’s program is beyond just giving.
It’s an exchange of:
✅survival expertise
✅cultural intelligence
✅future global medical leadership

More than anything we want help people build a healthcare future that is inclusive, smarter, and truly interconnected. Our cross-cultural medical exchange programs in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and more are critical drivers of global healthcare innovation and resilience.

In Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 66% of maternal deaths worldwide occur (WHO, 2023) and where trauma accounts for nearly 10% of all deaths (Global Burden of Disease Study), resourceful, medical responses have been refined under high-pressure conditions with limited tools — in sharp contrast to the Global North.

Innovations: from streamlined triage protocols to low-cost obstetric emergency interventions, have increasingly informed best practices adopted by hospitals in the Global South, particularly for mass casualty events, rural healthcare delivery, and resource strained emergency departments.

Our volunteers working in Sub-Saharan Africa gain more than just clinical exposure: they develop critical cultural competence — an essential skill in today’s globalised world, where patient populations are increasingly diverse.

Understanding how to navigate barriers to health, cultural perceptions of health, and resource-limited settings prepares future clinicians to deliver effective, respectful care…anywhere in the world.

Imagine being part of a future that looks like that.

#GlobalHealth #MedicalExchange #EmergencyMedicine #Obstetrics #CrossCulturalCollaboration #CulturalCompetence #SubSaharanAfrica #GlobalHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation

Laughter, music, and connection under the Tanzanian stars.

Our Medi Trip interns work hard—and nights like these are a well-earned celebration of culture, friendship, and unforgettable memories.

#MediTripMoments #VolunteerLife #ArushaNights #SocialNightVibes

Laughter, music, and connection under the Tanzanian stars.

Our Medi Trip interns work hard—and nights like these are a well-earned celebration of culture, friendship, and unforgettable memories.

#MediTripMoments #VolunteerLife #ArushaNights #SocialNightVibes

This is Daphne, an undergraduate student from South Africa 🇿🇦 gaining real world experience in the heart of East Africa.

Through her Medi Trip internship in Tanzania, she’s not only expanding her clinical knowledge, she’s learning what medicine looks like across neighbouring African nations.

Living and working alongside interns from across the globe, Daphne is part of something quietly remarkable: a shared space where future innovators learn from each other, from the people, and from the land.

In this environment, healthcare becomes more than a profession, it becomes a language of empathy, adaptability, and cultural awareness and how much Africa has to teach us.

These are the lessons that shape extraordinary people. And Daphne is well on her way to being just that.

#MediTrip #FutureDoctors #GlobalHealthInternship #MedicalExcellence #SouthAfricaToTanzania #NextGenLeaders #MediTripInterns #LearningBeyondBorders

This is Daphne, an undergraduate student from South Africa 🇿🇦 gaining real world experience in the heart of East Africa.

Through her Medi Trip internship in Tanzania, she’s not only expanding her clinical knowledge, she’s learning what medicine looks like across neighbouring African nations.

Living and working alongside interns from across the globe, Daphne is part of something quietly remarkable: a shared space where future innovators learn from each other, from the people, and from the land.

In this environment, healthcare becomes more than a profession, it becomes a language of empathy, adaptability, and cultural awareness and how much Africa has to teach us.

These are the lessons that shape extraordinary people. And Daphne is well on her way to being just that.

#MediTrip #FutureDoctors #GlobalHealthInternship #MedicalExcellence #SouthAfricaToTanzania #NextGenLeaders #MediTripInterns #LearningBeyondBorders

Mental health still carries deep stigma in many Sub-Saharan African countries—including Tanzania—where conversations around depression, anxiety, trauma, or neurodivergence are often silenced, misunderstood, or attributed solely to spiritual causes. In many Black African communities both in Africa and the Diaspora, struggles with generational trauma, grief, burnout, Complex-PTSD, and postpartum depression are endured quietly, with help-seeking seen as weakness or taboo.

At Medi Trip, our Psychology & Mental Health interns—many of them Master’s students completing their Global Development placements—are working side by side with local professionals to gently challenge these norms. They support community outreach, mental health education, and trauma-informed care in hospitals, schools, and outreach programs. Together, we’re creating space where culture, spirituality, and psychology can coexist—with dignity and healing at the centre.

This is more than an internship. It’s a movement to redefine wellness in all of us, here in Africa, from the inside out.

#MediTripInterns #MentalHealthMatters #GlobalDevelopment #PsychologyInternship #AfricaMentalHealth #DecolonisingWellness #BlackMentalHealth #TanzaniaInternship #PublicHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingInContext

Mental health still carries deep stigma in many Sub-Saharan African countries—including Tanzania—where conversations around depression, anxiety, trauma, or neurodivergence are often silenced, misunderstood, or attributed solely to spiritual causes. In many Black African communities both in Africa and the Diaspora, struggles with generational trauma, grief, burnout, Complex-PTSD, and postpartum depression are endured quietly, with help-seeking seen as weakness or taboo.

At Medi Trip, our Psychology & Mental Health interns—many of them Master’s students completing their Global Development placements—are working side by side with local professionals to gently challenge these norms. They support community outreach, mental health education, and trauma-informed care in hospitals, schools, and outreach programs. Together, we’re creating space where culture, spirituality, and psychology can coexist—with dignity and healing at the centre.

This is more than an internship. It’s a movement to redefine wellness in all of us, here in Africa, from the inside out.

#MediTripInterns #MentalHealthMatters #GlobalDevelopment #PsychologyInternship #AfricaMentalHealth #DecolonisingWellness #BlackMentalHealth #TanzaniaInternship #PublicHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingInContext

What happens when you place soul work in the hands of those who were born to hold it?

Sharon, L&D professional from USA

Labour & Delivery…
One of the most sacred places on Earth—where women labour, cry, birth, and become.
Sharon she was there. Right where she was meant to be and I told her that before she came, I repeated it when she was here.

No filters. No saviour complex. Just skill, spirit, and presence.

Maternity care in Tanzania carries the weight of too many challenges—limited resources, staff stretched thin, and women who deserve more support than they receive.
But even here, in the heart of it all
You’ll find resilience.
You’ll find the strength of women’s power reflected back to you.

These women. These midwives. These mothers.
They’re not broken. But they deserve to be uplifted. Seen. Celebrated. Supported. And that is exactly what Sharon did.

If you feel it pulling you, trust it.
DM 📩us to join our network.

What happens when you place soul work in the hands of those who were born to hold it?

Sharon, L&D professional from USA

Labour & Delivery…
One of the most sacred places on Earth—where women labour, cry, birth, and become.
Sharon she was there. Right where she was meant to be and I told her that before she came, I repeated it when she was here.

No filters. No saviour complex. Just skill, spirit, and presence.

Maternity care in Tanzania carries the weight of too many challenges—limited resources, staff stretched thin, and women who deserve more support than they receive.
But even here, in the heart of it all
You’ll find resilience.
You’ll find the strength of women’s power reflected back to you.

These women. These midwives. These mothers.
They’re not broken. But they deserve to be uplifted. Seen. Celebrated. Supported. And that is exactly what Sharon did.

If you feel it pulling you, trust it.
DM 📩us to join our network.

Meet Tracey, a mature student midwife whose time volunteering in Tanzania has been nothing short of transformative.

In Tanzania, many women give birth with limited resources, minimal pain relief, and deeply ingrained cultural practices surrounding pregnancy and labour. It’s raw, real, and profoundly human.

Tracey’s journey wasn’t about “teaching”—it was about standing beside Tanzanian midwives, enhancing what’s already being done and honouring local knowledge.

By integrating with the local team, she not only contributed to global development—but gained powerful, transferable insights for working with diverse, multi-ethnic communities back home.

This is what ethical volunteering looks like: humility, growth, and global exchange.

#MediTripVolunteers #MidwiferyAbroad #TanzaniaHealthcare #EthicalVolunteering #GlobalHealth #MatureStudentMidwife #BirthWithoutBorders #WomensHealth #VolunteerMidwife #MidwiferyPlacement #RespectfulCare

Meet Tracey, a mature student midwife whose time volunteering in Tanzania has been nothing short of transformative.

In Tanzania, many women give birth with limited resources, minimal pain relief, and deeply ingrained cultural practices surrounding pregnancy and labour. It’s raw, real, and profoundly human.

Tracey’s journey wasn’t about “teaching”—it was about standing beside Tanzanian midwives, enhancing what’s already being done and honouring local knowledge.

By integrating with the local team, she not only contributed to global development—but gained powerful, transferable insights for working with diverse, multi-ethnic communities back home.

This is what ethical volunteering looks like: humility, growth, and global exchange.

#MediTripVolunteers #MidwiferyAbroad #TanzaniaHealthcare #EthicalVolunteering #GlobalHealth #MatureStudentMidwife #BirthWithoutBorders #WomensHealth #VolunteerMidwife #MidwiferyPlacement #RespectfulCare

Medi Trip Placement Awards 🏆
Honoring the visionary leaders in Medicine who have helped save thousands of lives and sparked real, measurable change.
From rural clinics to global initiatives, our work together has not only healed—but built.
This is more than recognition. It is a tribute to those driving healthcare forward for their people, uplifting communities, and shaping the future of global development.

Medi Trip Placement Awards 🏆
Honoring the visionary leaders in Medicine who have helped save thousands of lives and sparked real, measurable change.
From rural clinics to global initiatives, our work together has not only healed—but built.
This is more than recognition. It is a tribute to those driving healthcare forward for their people, uplifting communities, and shaping the future of global development.

Medi Trip Placement Awards ✨🏆

Medi Trip Placement Awards ✨🏆

You want to get to know the culture? Get to know the people.

The Maasai tribe stands as one of the most enduring symbols of cultural heritage, resilience, and symbiosis with nature in Tanzania. As custodians of a tradition that stretches back centuries, they embody the balance between modernity and ancestral wisdom—a bridge between the past and the present.

Through their intricate beadwork, vibrant shukas, and age-old ceremonies, the Maasai do more than preserve their own identity; they protect the cultural soul of a nation. They remind us that sustainability isn’t just about resources but about values: the respect for the land, the animals, and the stories that bind humanity to its roots.

In a rapidly changing world, the Maasai’s way of life teaches us the power of community, the richness of living with the land rather than against it, and the responsibility we all share in safeguarding what makes us human. They are not just stewards of their culture but guardians of a legacy that belongs to all of Tanzania—and of Africa.

#CulturalCustodians #MaasaiHeritage #TanzaniaTradition #SustainabilityThroughCulture

You want to get to know the culture? Get to know the people.

The Maasai tribe stands as one of the most enduring symbols of cultural heritage, resilience, and symbiosis with nature in Tanzania. As custodians of a tradition that stretches back centuries, they embody the balance between modernity and ancestral wisdom—a bridge between the past and the present.

Through their intricate beadwork, vibrant shukas, and age-old ceremonies, the Maasai do more than preserve their own identity; they protect the cultural soul of a nation. They remind us that sustainability isn’t just about resources but about values: the respect for the land, the animals, and the stories that bind humanity to its roots.

In a rapidly changing world, the Maasai’s way of life teaches us the power of community, the richness of living with the land rather than against it, and the responsibility we all share in safeguarding what makes us human. They are not just stewards of their culture but guardians of a legacy that belongs to all of Tanzania—and of Africa.

#CulturalCustodians #MaasaiHeritage #TanzaniaTradition #SustainabilityThroughCulture

“My dear Pearl, I wanted to let you know that I have got my job at Doctors Without Borders! Meditrip on my CV did wonders, so thank you so much for the experience” - words that brought profound tears of joy to my eyes.

@rooskossen Roos has officially joined Doctors Without Borders (MSF), @doctorswithoutborders becoming the second Medi Trip alum to make this incredible leap and join the elite organisation. It’s beyond words how proud of her we are.

This milestone isn’t just a testament to Roos’ dedication and tremendous talent; it’s also a reflection of the power of immersive experiences to transform careers and lives. Volunteering in a foreign context doesn’t just teach skills—it instills resilience, adaptability, and a deeper understanding of humanity that resonates far and beyond.

We are so proud to see how Medi Trip has played a small part in her journey, empowering her to contribute to one of the world’s most impactful organizations. Roos, you inspire us, and we know you’ll touch countless lives in this next chapter.

Here’s to the ripple effects of service, courage, and the pursuit of a better world. 🌍

#MediTripLegacy #GlobalHealth

“My dear Pearl, I wanted to let you know that I have got my job at Doctors Without Borders! Meditrip on my CV did wonders, so thank you so much for the experience” - words that brought profound tears of joy to my eyes.

@rooskossen Roos has officially joined Doctors Without Borders (MSF), @doctorswithoutborders becoming the second Medi Trip alum to make this incredible leap and join the elite organisation. It’s beyond words how proud of her we are.

This milestone isn’t just a testament to Roos’ dedication and tremendous talent; it’s also a reflection of the power of immersive experiences to transform careers and lives. Volunteering in a foreign context doesn’t just teach skills—it instills resilience, adaptability, and a deeper understanding of humanity that resonates far and beyond.

We are so proud to see how Medi Trip has played a small part in her journey, empowering her to contribute to one of the world’s most impactful organizations. Roos, you inspire us, and we know you’ll touch countless lives in this next chapter.

Here’s to the ripple effects of service, courage, and the pursuit of a better world. 🌍

#MediTripLegacy #GlobalHealth

The girl who arrived and the girl who left are not the same.
Midwife…Jinte.

The girl who arrived and the girl who left are not the same.
Midwife…Jinte.

One of the most profound challenges of returning home after volunteering abroad is the dissonance between the life you left behind and the one you’ve lived during this journey. It’s not just the landscapes or faces you bid farewell to—it’s the version of yourself that emerged in the midst of unfamiliarity, connection, and purpose.

This kind of experience defies simple explanation. It alters your perception of the world and your place within it. You’ve witnessed realities that demand empathy over indifference, and you’ve felt the quiet power of human connection that transcends language or culture.

Reintegrating into the familiar often feels like wearing a coat that no longer fits. But take heart—these moments of discomfort are a testament to your growth. The transformation you’ve undergone isn’t confined to the place you left; it’s an evolving part of who you are, a foundation for the life you will continue to shape.

For those navigating the weight of this transition: carry it gently. The experience may be difficult to articulate, but its significance resonates far beyond words.

One of the most profound challenges of returning home after volunteering abroad is the dissonance between the life you left behind and the one you’ve lived during this journey. It’s not just the landscapes or faces you bid farewell to—it’s the version of yourself that emerged in the midst of unfamiliarity, connection, and purpose.

This kind of experience defies simple explanation. It alters your perception of the world and your place within it. You’ve witnessed realities that demand empathy over indifference, and you’ve felt the quiet power of human connection that transcends language or culture.

Reintegrating into the familiar often feels like wearing a coat that no longer fits. But take heart—these moments of discomfort are a testament to your growth. The transformation you’ve undergone isn’t confined to the place you left; it’s an evolving part of who you are, a foundation for the life you will continue to shape.

For those navigating the weight of this transition: carry it gently. The experience may be difficult to articulate, but its significance resonates far beyond words.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 🌍
2025, the latest in Medi Trip’s placements
Booking now!

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 🌍
2025, the latest in Medi Trip’s placements
Booking now!

A huge thank you to Chantal and her friends for these donations for the children at Peace House ❤️

A huge thank you to Chantal and her friends for these donations for the children at Peace House ❤️

Mental Health Matters 🧠💙

At Medi Trip, we’re proud to spotlight the incredible work of our psychology interns, who are making a transformative impact on mental health in Tanzania. 🌍✨

🔹 Talk Therapy & Community Outreach:
Our dedicated interns have been deep in the community, offering compassionate talk therapy to individuals in need and facilitating meaningful community outreach programs.

🔹 Media Advocacy:
Through live TV and radio guest appearances, they’ve raised awareness about the importance of mental health, breaking stigma and encouraging open conversations.

🔹 Sober House Support:
They’ve also worked directly with sober houses, offering therapy and providing essential supplies like sanitary products, soap, and sugar to ensure dignity and support for recovery.

Thanks to incredible volunteers and supporters, they’ve raised funds for:
✅ Medications for mental health care.
✅ A therapeutic space designed to inspire healing.
✅ Ongoing support for recovery programs and sober houses.

This is what happens when dedication meets compassion. 💪 Let’s continue to empower communities, support mental health, and make lasting change!

#MentalHealthMatters #PsychologyInterns #CommunityOutreach #MediTrip #GlobalHealth #BreakingStigma #MakingADifference

Mental Health Matters 🧠💙

At Medi Trip, we’re proud to spotlight the incredible work of our psychology interns, who are making a transformative impact on mental health in Tanzania. 🌍✨

🔹 Talk Therapy & Community Outreach:
Our dedicated interns have been deep in the community, offering compassionate talk therapy to individuals in need and facilitating meaningful community outreach programs.

🔹 Media Advocacy:
Through live TV and radio guest appearances, they’ve raised awareness about the importance of mental health, breaking stigma and encouraging open conversations.

🔹 Sober House Support:
They’ve also worked directly with sober houses, offering therapy and providing essential supplies like sanitary products, soap, and sugar to ensure dignity and support for recovery.

Thanks to incredible volunteers and supporters, they’ve raised funds for:
✅ Medications for mental health care.
✅ A therapeutic space designed to inspire healing.
✅ Ongoing support for recovery programs and sober houses.

This is what happens when dedication meets compassion. 💪 Let’s continue to empower communities, support mental health, and make lasting change!

#MentalHealthMatters #PsychologyInterns #CommunityOutreach #MediTrip #GlobalHealth #BreakingStigma #MakingADifference

Well done to these bright Law & Legal Advocacy interns on their participation on our law program. Giulia & Grace even managed to find time to include some outreach work and provide incredible donations to young women in the community. Thank you so much to their wonderful supervisor for helping to make this possible.

Well done to these bright Law & Legal Advocacy interns on their participation on our law program. Giulia & Grace even managed to find time to include some outreach work and provide incredible donations to young women in the community. Thank you so much to their wonderful supervisor for helping to make this possible.

Free School Meals Program 🎉
Another successful month as Carina (former Nutrition Intern) continues to support the program. This program has not only fed these children for a few years now, but kept them in school knowing there is a hot meal and encouraging others to start and stay in school.

However it is a team job and cannot be done alone! If you or anyone you know would like to join or support Carina in helping to donate and sponsor the program please do get in touch.

✅100% of all funds donated go directly towards this program
✅We keep a spreadsheets and records of where donation money is going as standard
✅We keep photo records of each food drop
✅We keep close contacts with head of the school for regular updates
✅ Medi Trip gain nothing from this program, we do it because we love it, we believe in what we do and we are part of this community.

Join the mission! Get in touch via message or email and connect with Carina.

Free School Meals Program 🎉
Another successful month as Carina (former Nutrition Intern) continues to support the program. This program has not only fed these children for a few years now, but kept them in school knowing there is a hot meal and encouraging others to start and stay in school.

However it is a team job and cannot be done alone! If you or anyone you know would like to join or support Carina in helping to donate and sponsor the program please do get in touch.

✅100% of all funds donated go directly towards this program
✅We keep a spreadsheets and records of where donation money is going as standard
✅We keep photo records of each food drop
✅We keep close contacts with head of the school for regular updates
✅ Medi Trip gain nothing from this program, we do it because we love it, we believe in what we do and we are part of this community.

Join the mission! Get in touch via message or email and connect with Carina.

Medi Trip Alumni - Stella & Rebecca came with us for their nursing electives in early 2017 while studying their Bachelors at Kings College London. They burst into our lives, giving faith in Emmanuel and I’s little organisation and putting their hearts into every moment and every opportunity to learn something new. Their humility, support of us and energy was so infectious. We quickly fell into a dynamic that grew into a friendship and has grown ever since. Stella and Rebecca went on to become established nurses and now mothers, and I’ve had the privilege of watching their lives progress from the bright students, nursing colleagues and now life long friends bonded by their experience in Tanzania.

You’ve inspired hundreds of students to follow in your footsteps simply because you had faith in us, thank you for the unwavering support - Pearl x

Medi Trip Alumni - Stella & Rebecca came with us for their nursing electives in early 2017 while studying their Bachelors at Kings College London. They burst into our lives, giving faith in Emmanuel and I’s little organisation and putting their hearts into every moment and every opportunity to learn something new. Their humility, support of us and energy was so infectious. We quickly fell into a dynamic that grew into a friendship and has grown ever since. Stella and Rebecca went on to become established nurses and now mothers, and I’ve had the privilege of watching their lives progress from the bright students, nursing colleagues and now life long friends bonded by their experience in Tanzania.

You’ve inspired hundreds of students to follow in your footsteps simply because you had faith in us, thank you for the unwavering support - Pearl x

Women’s Empowerment Graduation 🎓
This project came such a long way, these women even further. Join us in celebrating women that never lost hope in themselves and each other. Hongereni sana!🎉

Women’s Empowerment Graduation 🎓
This project came such a long way, these women even further. Join us in celebrating women that never lost hope in themselves and each other. Hongereni sana!🎉

Meet Maggie, receiving our guests at our newest accommodation—a stunning private guest house, now our 4th home in Arusha! Surrounded by lush gardens alive with vibrant greenery and blooms, this serene retreat is designed to provide our volunteers who want a touch of privacy with a safe, tranquil, and welcoming space to call home.

As the dedicated housekeeper of this beautiful space, Maggie embodies the essence of Tanzanian warmth and African hospitality, pouring her care, service, and attention into every detail. Her kindness and dedication ensure that every volunteer feels not just cared for, but embraced as part of our MediTrip family.

Thank you, Maggie, for bringing your heart and spirit to this home and for helping us create a sanctuary that reflects the beauty and warmth of Tanzania. We are so grateful for you! 🌍

Meet Maggie, receiving our guests at our newest accommodation—a stunning private guest house, now our 4th home in Arusha! Surrounded by lush gardens alive with vibrant greenery and blooms, this serene retreat is designed to provide our volunteers who want a touch of privacy with a safe, tranquil, and welcoming space to call home.

As the dedicated housekeeper of this beautiful space, Maggie embodies the essence of Tanzanian warmth and African hospitality, pouring her care, service, and attention into every detail. Her kindness and dedication ensure that every volunteer feels not just cared for, but embraced as part of our MediTrip family.

Thank you, Maggie, for bringing your heart and spirit to this home and for helping us create a sanctuary that reflects the beauty and warmth of Tanzania. We are so grateful for you! 🌍

Chantal, an unstoppable force of compassion, resilience, and strength.This incredible woman has not only overcome challenges that would break most, but she has also risen to become a beacon of hope and empowerment for others.

Now on her third trip with us, Chantal has become more than just a volunteer—she’s the heart and soul behind our Women’s Empowerment Project, serving as its dedicated Co-Director. Herself and Roseline, the project founder make a powerful team who have taken a struggling project and turned it into a community hub for women and children. The success is clear to see.

Her unwavering love and commitment to uplifting others have made her an irreplaceable part of the community. Chantal, we are in awe of the powerful woman you are, and we are honored to stand beside you as you continue to inspire and transform lives. 💙

Chantal, an unstoppable force of compassion, resilience, and strength.This incredible woman has not only overcome challenges that would break most, but she has also risen to become a beacon of hope and empowerment for others.

Now on her third trip with us, Chantal has become more than just a volunteer—she’s the heart and soul behind our Women’s Empowerment Project, serving as its dedicated Co-Director. Herself and Roseline, the project founder make a powerful team who have taken a struggling project and turned it into a community hub for women and children. The success is clear to see.

Her unwavering love and commitment to uplifting others have made her an irreplaceable part of the community. Chantal, we are in awe of the powerful woman you are, and we are honored to stand beside you as you continue to inspire and transform lives. 💙

Paradise ✨ Kilimanjaro Weekend Tour

Paradise ✨ Kilimanjaro Weekend Tour

As we step into a new year, we carry the stories, lessons, and lives that have touched us deeply along the way. 2024 was a year of challenges overcome, communities served, and bonds formed across borders. Each of you, through your selfless dedication, became a light in places where hope was needed most.

This new year, we continue our journey of compassion, growth, and impact. Let us embrace 2025 with open hearts, ready to serve, to learn, and to leave the world a little better than we found it. Here’s to the dreamers, the doers, the changemakers—together, we build something extraordinary.

Happy New Year from all of us at Medi Trip Volunteers. Let’s make this year unforgettable. 🌍✨

As we step into a new year, we carry the stories, lessons, and lives that have touched us deeply along the way. 2024 was a year of challenges overcome, communities served, and bonds formed across borders. Each of you, through your selfless dedication, became a light in places where hope was needed most.

This new year, we continue our journey of compassion, growth, and impact. Let us embrace 2025 with open hearts, ready to serve, to learn, and to leave the world a little better than we found it. Here’s to the dreamers, the doers, the changemakers—together, we build something extraordinary.

Happy New Year from all of us at Medi Trip Volunteers. Let’s make this year unforgettable. 🌍✨

Happy New Year Medi Trippers 🎉✨🎇🎆

Happy New Year Medi Trippers 🎉✨🎇🎆

Free School Meals Project 2024 | Maasailand

For the children of Maasailand, a school meal is not just a meal—it is survival. In a place where extreme poverty weighs heavily on families, many children rely on these meals as their only source of food for the day. Without them, hunger becomes more than an ache; it becomes a barrier to learning, to growth, and to hope. Almost 2 years ago we entered into one of most important partnerships of our lives with Carina, to feed 300 children living in the poorest part of the region. It has been so hard, emotional, intense and one of the best things we’ve ever agreed to.

Thanks to the unwavering generosity of @carina_gurtner gurtner and her family, this project has been able to continue into 2024. Their support ensures that these children, who live in circumstances most of us cannot imagine, receive the nourishment they desperately need to keep attending school and to face another day.

This project is not about comfort; it is about necessity. It is about giving children the strength to learn when they would otherwise be too weak, and the dignity of being seen and cared for when the world so often forgets them.

To Carina and her family, and to all who support this work—your kindness means everything. It is the difference between hunger and survival, between despair and a glimmer of possibility.

As we move into 2024, we carry the weight of this responsibility with humility, knowing that each meal served is a lifeline to a child who deserves so much more.

#FreeSchoolMeals2024 #Maasailand #FightingHunger #SiretVolunteers #SurvivalAndHope

Free School Meals Project 2024 | Maasailand

For the children of Maasailand, a school meal is not just a meal—it is survival. In a place where extreme poverty weighs heavily on families, many children rely on these meals as their only source of food for the day. Without them, hunger becomes more than an ache; it becomes a barrier to learning, to growth, and to hope. Almost 2 years ago we entered into one of most important partnerships of our lives with Carina, to feed 300 children living in the poorest part of the region. It has been so hard, emotional, intense and one of the best things we’ve ever agreed to.

Thanks to the unwavering generosity of @carina_gurtner gurtner and her family, this project has been able to continue into 2024. Their support ensures that these children, who live in circumstances most of us cannot imagine, receive the nourishment they desperately need to keep attending school and to face another day.

This project is not about comfort; it is about necessity. It is about giving children the strength to learn when they would otherwise be too weak, and the dignity of being seen and cared for when the world so often forgets them.

To Carina and her family, and to all who support this work—your kindness means everything. It is the difference between hunger and survival, between despair and a glimmer of possibility.

As we move into 2024, we carry the weight of this responsibility with humility, knowing that each meal served is a lifeline to a child who deserves so much more.

#FreeSchoolMeals2024 #Maasailand #FightingHunger #SiretVolunteers #SurvivalAndHope

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the stories written within our Women & Children’s Project—stories of resilience, hope, and transformation. 🌿✨

Here in the heart of Tanzania, we’ve seen the strength of women rising, the laughter of children echoing, and the power of community weaving dreams into reality. Together, we’ve planted seeds of change, nurtured with the dedication of local heroes, and enriched by the compassion of volunteers from across the world.

To our volunteers—you are the threads that bind distant hearts to this land, carrying love across oceans to meet the courage of those who walk these paths every day. And to our local teachers and leaders—you are the roots, the unwavering foundation that grounds this vision in possibility and purpose.

As the sun sets on this year, we hold gratitude for every hand extended, every smile shared, and every moment spent building a future brighter than yesterday. The work is not easy, but it is sacred, and together, we move forward with the promise of what is yet to come.

Here’s to a year of impact, and to the hope we carry into the next. 💛

#EmpowermentInAction #WomenAndChildrenTanzania

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the stories written within our Women & Children’s Project—stories of resilience, hope, and transformation. 🌿✨

Here in the heart of Tanzania, we’ve seen the strength of women rising, the laughter of children echoing, and the power of community weaving dreams into reality. Together, we’ve planted seeds of change, nurtured with the dedication of local heroes, and enriched by the compassion of volunteers from across the world.

To our volunteers—you are the threads that bind distant hearts to this land, carrying love across oceans to meet the courage of those who walk these paths every day. And to our local teachers and leaders—you are the roots, the unwavering foundation that grounds this vision in possibility and purpose.

As the sun sets on this year, we hold gratitude for every hand extended, every smile shared, and every moment spent building a future brighter than yesterday. The work is not easy, but it is sacred, and together, we move forward with the promise of what is yet to come.

Here’s to a year of impact, and to the hope we carry into the next. 💛

#EmpowermentInAction #WomenAndChildrenTanzania

🌟 Celebrating Leadership, Excellence, and Empowerment🌟

We are thrilled this year about promoting Careen as our General Manager 💼✨

Careen’s story is a testament to the power of a young woman’s hard work, dedication, and extraordinary talent. A graduate of the Institute of Accountancy, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, honed during her time working with the Government Municipality office before joining Medi Trip.

Since day one in management, Careen has transformed our ground operations in Arusha with her exceptional organizational skills, sharp administrative acumen, and unparalleled ability to connect with people and her ability to completely calm, never shaken. Her leadership has elevated our coordination, improved our services, and strengthened the foundation of what we do.

Careen represents the future of empowered Tanzanian women breaking barriers and leading with strength and grace. 🌍💪

Here’s to celebrating a phenomenal leader who continues to inspire and uplift everyone around her. 👏🏾✨

#WomenInLeadership #Empowerment #TanzaniaRising #GeneralManager #ExcellenceInAction #MediTrip #LeadershipThatInspires

🌟 Celebrating Leadership, Excellence, and Empowerment🌟

We are thrilled this year about promoting Careen as our General Manager 💼✨

Careen’s story is a testament to the power of a young woman’s hard work, dedication, and extraordinary talent. A graduate of the Institute of Accountancy, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, honed during her time working with the Government Municipality office before joining Medi Trip.

Since day one in management, Careen has transformed our ground operations in Arusha with her exceptional organizational skills, sharp administrative acumen, and unparalleled ability to connect with people and her ability to completely calm, never shaken. Her leadership has elevated our coordination, improved our services, and strengthened the foundation of what we do.

Careen represents the future of empowered Tanzanian women breaking barriers and leading with strength and grace. 🌍💪

Here’s to celebrating a phenomenal leader who continues to inspire and uplift everyone around her. 👏🏾✨

#WomenInLeadership #Empowerment #TanzaniaRising #GeneralManager #ExcellenceInAction #MediTrip #LeadershipThatInspires

🌍✨ *Bridging Cultures, Healing Hearts: Closing 2024 with Impact* ✨🌿

As we approach 2025, we reflect on the incredible work done by our Psychology & Mental Health interns alongside local professionals this year. Together, we’ve created safe spaces for therapy, supported mental wellness in underserved communities, and fostered meaningful connections across cultures.

This placement is more than just an internship—it’s a journey of *healing and growth*, not only for the people we serve but also for those who dedicate themselves to this work. 🌱💛

Through shared knowledge, empathy, and collaboration, we’re building bridges that honor diverse perspectives while striving toward a more compassionate and mentally healthy world. 🌟

Here’s to continuing this important work in 2025! 🕊️✨

#MentalHealthMatters #CulturalBridging #PsychologyInternship #WellnessForAll #CommunityHealing #TherapyAndGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #globalimpact

🌍✨ *Bridging Cultures, Healing Hearts: Closing 2024 with Impact* ✨🌿

As we approach 2025, we reflect on the incredible work done by our Psychology & Mental Health interns alongside local professionals this year. Together, we’ve created safe spaces for therapy, supported mental wellness in underserved communities, and fostered meaningful connections across cultures.

This placement is more than just an internship—it’s a journey of *healing and growth*, not only for the people we serve but also for those who dedicate themselves to this work. 🌱💛

Through shared knowledge, empathy, and collaboration, we’re building bridges that honor diverse perspectives while striving toward a more compassionate and mentally healthy world. 🌟

Here’s to continuing this important work in 2025! 🕊️✨

#MentalHealthMatters #CulturalBridging #PsychologyInternship #WellnessForAll #CommunityHealing #TherapyAndGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #globalimpact

November BBQ 🔥 Social Night for our volunteers
Nyama choma vibes 🇹🇿

November BBQ 🔥 Social Night for our volunteers
Nyama choma vibes 🇹🇿

2025 ✅ will introduce even more comprehensive pre-arrival resources and training for readiness, preparation and cultural immersion.

2025 ✅ will introduce even more comprehensive pre-arrival resources and training for readiness, preparation and cultural immersion.

Something sweet to brighten up the day for our hardworking team at our partner hospital. We honor, respect and cherish what they do for men, women and children in our community ✨🙏🏽Asanteni kwa kazi yenu yote

Something sweet to brighten up the day for our hardworking team at our partner hospital. We honor, respect and cherish what they do for men, women and children in our community ✨🙏🏽Asanteni kwa kazi yenu yote

STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS NIGHT ⭐️✨
Huge congratulations to our winning team!

STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS NIGHT ⭐️✨
Huge congratulations to our winning team!

STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS ⭐️
And here they are!!! VOTED by our volunteers and recognised by us for their outstanding work, growth and contribution. We love them so much and cannot be more grateful!

STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS ⭐️
And here they are!!! VOTED by our volunteers and recognised by us for their outstanding work, growth and contribution. We love them so much and cannot be more grateful!

Mwalimu Julius Nyerere - The Father of a Nation

Former President Julius Nyerere stands as a towering figure in Tanzanian history, celebrated for his role as an anti-colonial activist, politician, and political theorist. He governed Tanganyika first as prime minister from 1961 to 1962, and subsequently as president from 1962 to 1964. Following the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar that formed Tanzania, he continued to serve as president from 1964 to 1985. Nyerere was not only a pivotal leader but also a founding member and chairman of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) party, which transformed into Chama Cha Mapinduzi, and he remained an influential figure in it until 1990.

Anchored in African nationalism and socialism, Nyerere’s political philosophy, encapsulated in the concept of Ujamaa, advocated for unity and collective responsibility among Tanzanians. In 1967, he unveiled the Arusha Declaration, a seminal document that articulated his vision of Ujamaa—encouraging citizens to collaborate in cultivating their livelihoods through sustainable practices and economic empowerment. This profound principle emphasized the importance of self-reliance, urging Tanzanians to build and benefit from their own stores, businesses, and resources.

Today, we honor this remarkable African leader, deeply cherished by his people and admired across the diaspora. Nyerere’s legacy of empowerment and self-agency continues to inspire future generations, serving as a foundation upon which we can build a more equitable and self-sufficient society for all.

Happy Nyerere Day Tanzania! 🇹🇿

Mwalimu Julius Nyerere - The Father of a Nation

Former President Julius Nyerere stands as a towering figure in Tanzanian history, celebrated for his role as an anti-colonial activist, politician, and political theorist. He governed Tanganyika first as prime minister from 1961 to 1962, and subsequently as president from 1962 to 1964. Following the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar that formed Tanzania, he continued to serve as president from 1964 to 1985. Nyerere was not only a pivotal leader but also a founding member and chairman of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) party, which transformed into Chama Cha Mapinduzi, and he remained an influential figure in it until 1990.

Anchored in African nationalism and socialism, Nyerere’s political philosophy, encapsulated in the concept of Ujamaa, advocated for unity and collective responsibility among Tanzanians. In 1967, he unveiled the Arusha Declaration, a seminal document that articulated his vision of Ujamaa—encouraging citizens to collaborate in cultivating their livelihoods through sustainable practices and economic empowerment. This profound principle emphasized the importance of self-reliance, urging Tanzanians to build and benefit from their own stores, businesses, and resources.

Today, we honor this remarkable African leader, deeply cherished by his people and admired across the diaspora. Nyerere’s legacy of empowerment and self-agency continues to inspire future generations, serving as a foundation upon which we can build a more equitable and self-sufficient society for all.

Happy Nyerere Day Tanzania! 🇹🇿

“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.” - Margaret Atwood

“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.” - Margaret Atwood

Silent/invisible work: We quietly revamped our menu across all accommodations and boy have the cooks been showing off! Incredible Swahili delights that are show casing our staff’s culture and heritage. The cooks organised themselves as a team, reorganised their spice cupboards, debated recipes (it got heated 😂) and finally revealed their dishes….the taste test: 10/10 🔥✨

Silent/invisible work: We quietly revamped our menu across all accommodations and boy have the cooks been showing off! Incredible Swahili delights that are show casing our staff’s culture and heritage. The cooks organised themselves as a team, reorganised their spice cupboards, debated recipes (it got heated 😂) and finally revealed their dishes….the taste test: 10/10 🔥✨

Est.2014 🏅

Est.2014 🏅

No words. Just humanity and spiritual connection.

No words. Just humanity and spiritual connection.

July, it’s been emotional…hello August ✨

July, it’s been emotional…hello August ✨

In every moment you have the power and ability to choose your experience 🌍

In every moment you have the power and ability to choose your experience 🌍

Let’s hear it from our Dutchies, Sanne, Marlies & Priscilla

Let’s hear it from our Dutchies, Sanne, Marlies & Priscilla

Safari njema Elle 🎉
Thank you for being part of the change, you have a bright future waiting for you

Safari njema Elle 🎉
Thank you for being part of the change, you have a bright future waiting for you

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