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Quick Look
Location:
San Ignacio - Belize
Language of Instruction: English
Overview
 Malaria Research in Belize
Conduct important public health research in malaria-prone areas of Belize. Collect water samples and study mosquito breeding grounds to better understand the spread of malaria in villages. Interview villagers to see the impact malaria has had. Help dispense prevention information and educate villagers on how to clear their houses of mosquito breeding grounds.
Work in a Public Hospital in Belize
Lend a hand in a free public hospital that serves all Belizean citizens regardless of income. Gain clinical experience in a hospital in San Ignacio or in the capital city of Belmopan. The volunteer's medical knowledge, skills or background will experience will determine his/her responsibilities, but all areas of the hospital need help.
Clinical Medical Practice in Belize
Gain clinical experience at one of the local hospitals in Santa Elena. This hospital is a charitable, non-profit medical facility with a mission to provide quality health care to even the poorest of Belizes citizens. A volunteers previous medical or health-care experience will determine his or her specific responsibilities in the hospital.
Physical Therapy Project in Belize
s physical therapy and special education is often not available to disabled Belizean children, this project was founded to give much-needed care to children who qualify for it. This project provides a therapeutic environment with special attention that disabled children need to overcome their challenges and live more independently in society.
Public Health Research in Belize
Participate in ongoing research projects that seek to further understand the specific health care needs of communities within the Cayo District of Belize. You will work with Kaya staff and health care professionals, local organizations, and community leaders in an effort to conduct scientifically sound and relevant research.
Family Planning & HIV Education in Belize
Help improve family planning and pre-natal services in San Ignacio. At the Belize Family Life Association family planning clinic (BFLA), you can assist staff with the daily running of clinic, pre-natal and post-natal workshops, HIV educational outreach, and preparation of educational materials in Spanish and English. Spanish language skill is a plus.
Housing/Accommodation
Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
£795 for 2 weeks, £245 for each week thereafter
Costs
Include: Accommodation: Single room in a home-stay
Food: 3 meals per day - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Airport pick up and drop off
Training: Orientation and language classes provided
Support: 24 hour support
Excursions: Canoeing through the jungle, cave tubing, visit Mayan ruins, hiking, horseback riding, and visits to a Creole village
Dates
Program starts every Monday and may last for two to twelve weeks depending on your chosen duration.
Contact
Technology House
Salford University Business Park
Lissadel Street
Salford M6 6AP
England
Tel:
0161 870 6212
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