Saabirah Owolowo

For 4 months, I had the opportunity to work with Anthropolis, an einclusive education charity in the heart of Budapest. This nonprofit organisation helps students, young people, volunteers and teachers in improving their skills and educating them in a variety of topics targeted towards Global Education Goals. These include educational projects and training camps about … Continued

For 4 months, I have had the privilege of working at the FISPE association in the heart of Paris. This association helps immigrants and refugees living in France with their social inclusion and employment opportunities by offering a number of French classes and social impact projects. Throughout my time at FISPE, I was heavily involved … Continued

During my six month long traineeship in Egypt I’ve learned a lot about myself, and for the first time experienced what it means to feel a real sense of fulfilment and purpose from my work. During these six months, I was fortunate enough to experience so many different things, from living in an oasis and … Continued

Egypt was a fascinating and beautiful place I got to call home for 6 months. I am so greatfull for all that this experience taught me, and the change it has bought out in myself. The traineeship was challenging but I am so pleased to have been able to share this time with Lois and … Continued

During my three months in Porugal, I immersed myself in Portuguese culture, gaining valuable experience with international communities. Helping organise aid for refugees was transformative, profoundly impacting my personal and professional growth. This experience taught me that creating and nurturing a community is essential for a fulfilling life. The impact of helping others while honing … Continued

My time with MIHI was a unique experience that allowed me to gain knowledge of the third sector, enhance my skillset and open my eyes to the challenges facing NGOs, particularly when the team is small and has access to limited resources. I obtained a first-hand insight into the impact these factors have on both … Continued

Alongside Tilly – a good friend from school – I lived in Jakarta, Indonesia, completing a three month internship. We worked for the Sivana Foundation, a small NGO, who hope to improve the quality and quantity of education available to Indonesian children. This was a wonderful opportunity, giving us an insight into how charities have … Continued

Over the past three months, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to live and work in Sofia, Bulgaria, thanks to Asfar’s International traineeship program. My host organisation was the NGO Know & Can – Сдружение “Знам и Мога” – which is an educational NGO based in Sofia that works in the field of non-formal education and … Continued

My experience in Romania has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with meaningful encounters, cultural immersion, and enriching collaborations. During the initial months, I dove headfirst into the local culture, organizing workshops and participating in various art projects. Throughout my stay, I embarked on an art residency at a school for children outside mainstream education, … Continued

Over the past three months, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to live and work in Jakarta, Indonesia, thanks to Asfar’s International traineeship program. Here I worked for the Sivana Foundation, a local education NGO dedicated to empowering disadvantaged children through innovative educational initiatives. I worked across a range of projects from researching international funding to … Continued