The Health Project is an initiative by AIESEC in the Netherlands that aims to create understanding about the importance of global health.
What?
For whom?
Benefits
When going on a Health project, students learn and help to improve the mental, physical and institutional healthcare system in a foreign country. They get the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need while further developing their knowledge and skills based on one of the three pillars of health.
Taking part in a project in a new country is also a learning experience. When travelling to Africa, South America or Eastern Europe, EPs will get a taste of how unique culture and healthcare systems are in different parts of the world.
The Health Projects offers EPs an opportunity to challenge themselves and discover their full potential
We ensure that you get the right visa, pick-up information for your arrival, and departure instructions for the end of your experience.
We accompany you to the workplace on the first day, ensure your job description and goals are clear, and working hours align with the initial description.
Travel and health insurance are mandatory for taking part in an AIESEC exchange. You will get information about accommodation and basic living costs.
We set clear expectations, provide cultural preparation and facilitate learning spaces before and during experiences.
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How is the Health Project different from the Medicine Project?
Although the Health Project stems from the success of the Medicine Project, and both are related to learning about foreign healthcare systems, the projects are very different. The Medicine Project is an observational project in an African hospital in which Medical students learn about and positively impact the processes in the hospital. The Health Project’s scope is wider than just hospitals. When going on a Health Project, students can also work at NGOs to learn about one of three types of health: mental, physical and institutional, in order to positively impact the social well-being of a foreign community.
I am not sure yet if this is the right thing for me, can I talk to someone in person?
Yes! You can send an email to health.project@aiesec.net and we will make sure to get you in contact with someone from the closest AIESEC office for a coffee chat.
When will I be able to go abroad?
Right now, AIESEC in the Netherlands is striving to be able to send students abroad from January 2021 and onwards, if the COVID-19 situation permits.
Will I need a visa to volunteer abroad?
Yes, but only if your project is outside of Europe! A member of the local AIESEC board in your city will help you through the process of applying for a visa.
How does the current COVID-19 situation affect the Health Project?
The COVID-19 crisis makes it difficult to cross borders, especially those around Europe. That is why the projects in Africa and South America are put on hold until it is safe again. This means that the focus lies on volunteering projects within Europe for the remainder of the corona crisis.
AIESEC is run by students, for students. We are a non-profit organisation and we do everything we can to make our projects as affordable as possible. The small fee you pay serves to cover our operational costs in The Netherlands.
The Health Project team consists of 5 motivated members, who aim to facilitate the best volunteering experience possible for students across the Netherlands.
Meet the team:
Sophie Perquin — VP Health Project
Ilse Weusthuis — International Relations Manager
Roel Hulsman — Selection, Reintegration & Preparation Manager
Nienke Meijer — External Relations & Marketing Strategist
Noortje van Randwijk — Content Creator
And to help facilitate the exchanges, there is also an experience manager in each of the 11 AIESEC entities in the Netherlands.
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Safety always comes first. In the light of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we advise you to ensure you are aware of the latest information available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority before making travel plans with AIESEC. We advise you to ensure you are aware of the latest information available before making travel plans with AIESEC. Read More