Student Sourced Projects
Every student should have the opportunity to experience working in an international organisation during their studies, whether in person or remotely.
These projects help students build new networks, implement theory into practice and build on their personal competencies. If physical travel is not an option, AVI has a number of remote community partner projects which are responsible, locally-led and contribute to the partner organisation’s strategic direction.
Projects are designed to suit a wide variety of study disciplines and skill-sets including Law, Marketing & Communications, Arts, Engineering, Science, Health, Social Science and Environmental Studies. If you see an opportunity you like, approach your faculty to discuss New Colombo Plan (NCP) or other funding opportunities.
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Mental Health
Enhancing the work of a community health NGO in Fiji. Students worked with staff and volunteers in developing policies around the primary psycho-social issues in rural communitiesand helped develop collateral aboutintervention activities.
Maternal & Child Health
Building on research findings of previous cohorts, students evaluated the delivery of infant and maternal health care services in Indonesia.This included investigating how health care should be promoted and communicated by healthcare workers.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Enhancing the work of a community health NGOin Fiji. Students worked with staff and volunteers in developing policies around the primary psycho-social issues in rural communities and helped develop collateral about intervention activities.
Advocacy
Working on an action research project in India aimed at building awareness of and advocacy for social inclusion issues faced by a marginalised groups. This included working with communities excluded because of caste, tribe, religion, gender, disability, geography, vocation, sexuality or age.
Climate Action
Students work with community engagement initiatives to encourage appropriate management of eco systems in Cambodia. Includes WASH initiatives.
Disability Inclusion
Inclusion through sports. Students provided support to an Indonesian NGO providing high quality sports opportunities for people with disabilities.
How It Works
In partnership with AVI’s network of trusted and valued international partners, AVI can offer a range of short-term development projects suited to remote delivery and participation.
These projects are designed and led by our global partners, ensuring they are development-focused, and meet the strategic needs of the host organisation whileoffering a real life experience for students.
These virtual projects allow students to:
- Work remotely (especially with travel restrictions) with a vetted international organisation
- Gain experience in a sector you are passionate about, without the hassle of logistics.
- Experience an affordable alternative to in-person student mobility that might not suit your personal circumstances.
- Develop cross-cultural awareness by working closely with international teams on real-world issues or projects
- Gain the personal competencies required for a successful future career
- Receive a statement of service on completion of project to add to your CV
- Build your resume and develop an international network plus friendships for life
Steps
The Process
We know not every university is able to offer students overseas programs, but that doesn’t mean they won’t support you organising your own.
