The Johns Hopkins University
Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Intro to ProWorld: Who we are ?
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Founded in 1998
Expanded to 15 countries globally
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Nearly 6000 alumni
Mission:
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Program-types
– Latin America (Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru)
– Asia (Cambodia, India, Nepal, Thailand, Philippines)
– Africa (Ghana, Morocco, South Africa)
“Promote social and economic development, empower communities, conserve
the environment, and cultivate educated and compassionate global citizens.”
– Volunteer: 1-26 weeks – Personal development
– Intern: 1-6 months – Professional experience
– Study Abroad – Academic Focus, mixed with Development work
• Fall, Spring, Summer
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– Group Programs
Projects are defined based on the needs identified by the community and we match the
skills and interests of the participants
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Projects
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Health: Promote health education; Hands-on Clinical work
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Education: Primary and High Schools, Education Center
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Women’s Empowerment:
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Environment / Conservation
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Community Development:
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– Working with women’s group in Urban and Rural
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Land-use Management
Organic Farm/ Butterfly
School gardening programs.
General education on the need to preserve.
– Sustainable Farming
– Assisting governmental and non-governmental groups
with construction projects.
Program Offerings
ProWorld programs include the following:
• Airport pick-up, Airport Drop-off (or Drop-off Stipend)
• Cultural Classes
• Excursions: 2 weekend Excursions
• Orientation: Comprehensive overview upon arrival
• Homestays/Accommodations
• Meals: 3 meals/day
• Project: 30-40 hours per week (this can and does vary).
• Transportation or Transportation Stipend to and from project
• Staff support throughout program
• 24-hour Emergency Staff support
• Use of ProWorld lounge area – Wireless Internet access
• Clean drinking water
Public Health Programs
• Belize, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa,
Nepal, and Thailand
• Shadow doctors in local hospitals
• Organize health clinics in rural communities
• Educate children in local schools…
• Gain hands-on experience, observe health practices
in another country, educate youth about nutrition,
hygiene, common health risks, etc.
Day in the Life
7am: Breakfast
8-9am: Get to work!
12pm: Lunch
5pm: Workday ends (start and end times vary depending
on the type of project the participant is working at)
• 6pm: Dinner with homestay family
• ProWorld weekly activities (Participant check-ins, Cultural
classes…)
• On other weekends participants often travel independently,
hang around town, or go on excursions
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Next Steps?
• Check us out on the web at www.proworldvolunteers.org for
more Country and Project specific info
• Contact a Program Advisor at 877-429-6753 or
[email protected]
• Submit application online via our website
• Submit $200 deposit to reserve your space
• Finalize program interests with on-site program delivery
team
• Submit final payment 45 days prior to start date
• Go Abroad!
Scholarship & Fundraising Opportunities
Media Intern Scholarship
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ProWorld will award a $500 Media Intern Scholarship to one incoming ProWorld volunteer, intern, or study
abroad participant per term (Fall, Spring, or Summer session). Scholarship recipients would be responsible for
blogs, photographs, and videos about their ProWorld program and projects.
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This scholarship is only available to those who have prior experience (or are majoring) in Photography, Video
production, or Journalism.
General and Heritage ProWorld Scholarships ($100 to $500)
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General Scholarship: All Participants are eligible to apply
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Heritage Scholarship: ProWorld encourages participants to visit or revisit their ancestral home. The Heritage
Scholarship is offered to ProWorld participants whose family is originally from their chosen program location.
Discounts
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Bring a Friend Discount:
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– Semester: $400
– Volunteer/Intern: $200
Alumni:
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Volunteer: $200
Intern: $500
Summer Study: $500
Semester Study: $750
Check out our website for more Scholarship & Discount info:
http://www.proworldvolunteers.org/about-us/scholarships
Q&A
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