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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.

Video Consultation | Q&A
Available Online
1 hr

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

Jasi, our incredible Nurse Volunteer

Jasi, our incredible Nurse Volunteer

The dentistry department has been busy and active this month! ✨

The dentistry department has been busy and active this month! ✨

The Belgian Wonder women - future doctors, but right now, explorers…

The Belgian Wonder women - future doctors, but right now, explorers…

Safari njema Medi Trippers, you’re amazing people ✨

Safari njema Medi Trippers, you’re amazing people ✨

Here we go! 🛫
The Belgian Wonderwomen - these future doctors are motivated, positive and capable. They’re on their way to culturally diversify themselves to be changemakers of the future. After months of planning, the girls are on their way to an adventure of a lifetime 🎊🎉🇧🇪🔜🇹🇿
Let’s get it ladies!

Here we go! 🛫
The Belgian Wonderwomen - these future doctors are motivated, positive and capable. They’re on their way to culturally diversify themselves to be changemakers of the future. After months of planning, the girls are on their way to an adventure of a lifetime 🎊🎉🇧🇪🔜🇹🇿
Let’s get it ladies!

Honorary Medi Tripper: Dr Sakoane 🇿🇦🇬🇧
50+ years in Medicine spanning two countries and several cities, 25 + years in the NHS, day in day out, through an apartheid, freedom of his country, through life chapters and a pandemic and finally he rests (still working part time of course, he’s unstoppable)…The first in our clan to go to university, the first ever doctor. The first in his township to open a practice serving his community. The first to move across the world, emigrate and do the same in the London. He’s been there from the inception of Medi Trip, always a reliable support and advisor. Well done Dad…
congratulations on your contribution to Medicine Dr Sakoane 🎉🎊

Honorary Medi Tripper: Dr Sakoane 🇿🇦🇬🇧
50+ years in Medicine spanning two countries and several cities, 25 + years in the NHS, day in day out, through an apartheid, freedom of his country, through life chapters and a pandemic and finally he rests (still working part time of course, he’s unstoppable)…The first in our clan to go to university, the first ever doctor. The first in his township to open a practice serving his community. The first to move across the world, emigrate and do the same in the London. He’s been there from the inception of Medi Trip, always a reliable support and advisor. Well done Dad…
congratulations on your contribution to Medicine Dr Sakoane 🎉🎊

Our Emergency Department interns going strong.
Priscilla, Nurse Netherlands
5th Year Medical Students, Hong Kong

Our Emergency Department interns going strong.
Priscilla, Nurse Netherlands
5th Year Medical Students, Hong Kong

Our team works hard so that our volunteers, interns and project partners can simple do what they do best. We facilitate programs in location in the heart of Africa, staying in touch with our culture, community and their need always at the core. We love what we do and the people we do it with!

Our team works hard so that our volunteers, interns and project partners can simple do what they do best. We facilitate programs in location in the heart of Africa, staying in touch with our culture, community and their need always at the core. We love what we do and the people we do it with!

What our volunteers get up to in their spare time…

What our volunteers get up to in their spare time…

Midwife Jinte : Part 2

Midwife Jinte : Part 2

Midwife Jinte, on her incredible journey of growth and giving back.
Together with her skilled boyfriend Timon who partnered to construct a kitchen at a women’s empowerment project.
They also donated so much to children’s centers and maternity department while learning about our culture and way of life. Amazing ✨

Midwife Jinte, on her incredible journey of growth and giving back.
Together with her skilled boyfriend Timon who partnered to construct a kitchen at a women’s empowerment project.
They also donated so much to children’s centers and maternity department while learning about our culture and way of life. Amazing ✨

How was your weekend?
Our Medi Trippers had an(other) unforgettable one ✌🏽🇹🇿🌍

How was your weekend?
Our Medi Trippers had an(other) unforgettable one ✌🏽🇹🇿🌍

Lulu our incredibly skilled New Zealander 🇳🇿Nurse volunteered on one of the toughest Emergency Departments.
A huge thank you for all the lives you saved and impacted Lulu, you’re incredible.

Lulu our incredibly skilled New Zealander 🇳🇿Nurse volunteered on one of the toughest Emergency Departments.
A huge thank you for all the lives you saved and impacted Lulu, you’re incredible.

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