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CFHI provides 20+ Global Health Education Programs, internship-style programs alongside local health experts for students of all levels. CFHI participants are placed in clinics and public health facilities, attend health information lectures, and become immersed in the healthcare system of the community. Programs run for 1-4 months, year-round, throughout Latin America, India, and South Africa. Over 50% of CFHI program fees go back to underserved communities abroad. CFHI is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the ECOSOC of the United Nations.

Work programs

Program type

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
Minimum age
20
Student status required
No
Type of student status required
  • Undergraduate/college
  • Graduate
Languages
Language notes
Some placements offer Spanish language classes and others require a minimal level of Spanish

Pricing

Price range
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Insurance
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation
  • Tuition

Organization details

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CFHI - Child Family Health International

Child Family Health International (CFHI) is a global family of committed professionals and students who work at the grassroots level to promote the health of the world community.

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