Organization: Child Family Health International (CFHI)
Opportunity Type: Volunteer Abroad / Global Health Internship
Format: In-Person & Virtual
Locations: 10 countries worldwide
Deadline: Varies by program/session — rolling overall
About CFHI
Child Family Health International (CFHI) is a registered 501(c)(3) global health nonprofit with UN ECOSOC status.
CFHI offers undergraduate and pre-health students opportunities to gain firsthand global health experience while working alongside local physicians and public health professionals in communities around the world.
Programs are built around a “fair-trade learning” model, emphasizing equity, reciprocity, and meaningful engagement with host communities.
Program Locations
CFHI offers in-person programs across 10 countries, including:
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador
- 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🇵🇭 Philippines
- And additional international locations
Virtual internship options are also available for students who are unable to travel.
What You’ll Gain
CFHI programs can provide students with opportunities to:
- Gain firsthand global health experience
- Learn alongside local physicians and public health professionals
- Develop a broader understanding of healthcare systems around the world
- Experience healthcare and public health practices in different communities
- Build international experience to complement clinical hours closer to home
- Participate in either in-person or virtual global health internships
Who Is This For?
These programs are designed for:
- Undergraduate students
- Pre-med students
- Pre-health students
- Students interested in global health
- Students looking to gain international healthcare experience
- Students who want a virtual option without international travel
In-Person & Virtual Options
In-Person Programs
Students can participate in global health internships in one of 10 countries, working alongside local healthcare and public health professionals.
Virtual Programs
Students who cannot travel internationally can explore virtual internship opportunities and gain global health exposure remotely.
How to Apply
Apply through CFHI’s application portal:
For questions about the programs, you can also contact CFHI by phone:
📞 (415) 957-9000
Program length, cost, and application deadlines vary by location and session. Be sure to review the individual program page for the specific site and session you’re interested in.
Application Deadline
Rolling overall
Specific deadlines vary depending on the program, location, and session.
Applicants should check the individual program page for the most up-to-date application requirements and deadlines.
