Organisation Description

The African Initiative for Health and Research Promotion provides high-quality healthcare services with subsidies (free medical consultations, subsidised medications, and laboratory tests), free health educational programmes, mental health rights advocacy, and psychosocial counselling to traumatised victims of conflicts (internally displaced persons and refugees) and low-income individuals who otherwise cannot afford healthcare services elsewhere. Since its launch in April 2020, the organisation has impacted the lives of approximately 7,000 individuals in dire need of its health services through diverse programmes designed to meet their health needs.

Project Scope

The intern will support fundraising activities for the "Healthcare Express – Bringing care right to you" project, which provides mobile clinic services to refugee and displaced populations. The intern will assist in securing funds for mobile healthcare services, medication distribution, and community health education. 

• Research potential donors and grants focused on healthcare access, mobile health services, or refugee support.

• Assist in drafting at least three grant applications to fund the mobile clinic operations, free medical consultations, and medication distribution.

• Develop fundraising materials, such as social media posts, newsletters, and impact reports, to support donation drives.

• Help plan a fundraising event or campaign focused on healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

Project Outcomes

• Assisted in drafting at least three grant applications to support mobile clinic services.

• Researched and compiled a list of 30 potential donor organisations interested in healthcare access or refugee support.

• Contributed to at least two fundraising campaign materials to raise awareness and attract funding.

• Helped develop a fundraising plan for an event or digital campaign.

Internship Requirements

• Research Skills: Ability to research and identify potential donors, funding opportunities, and relevant grants.

• Writing Skills: Strong written communication skills to draft grant applications, donor outreach materials, and fundraising content.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure accuracy and thoroughness when drafting fundraising proposals and maintaining donor information.

• Organisation Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines, especially in a virtual working environment.

• Teamwork: Willingness to collaborate with team members and receive feedback on fundraising strategies and content.

• Creativity: Ability to develop engaging content and innovative strategies for fundraising campaigns and events.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills for liaising with potential donors and presenting fundraising plans.

• Self-motivation: Ability to work independently and take initiative in managing tasks related to fundraising activities.

• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in using tools such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (e.g., Word, Excel, Docs), as well as familiarity with social media platforms for digital fundraising.