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These international human rights include the right to work, to an adequate standard of living, to participate in cultural and political life, to education and freedom of religion.

The purpose of this project is to teach widows and orphans of men who have died from AIDS/HIV about their legal rights.

These international human rights include the right to work, to an adequate standard of living, to participate in cultural and political life, to education and freedom of religion.

The Legal aid clinics coach and empower clients with the necessary knowledge of legal and court procedures to enable them to represent their cases in Court.

The volunteer work at this project involves legal counsel-ing and reconciliation sessions on legal issues like labor law, employment, matrimony, land, contract, children’s rights, tort, probate, etc.

Volunteer placement and field research opportunities are not restricted to people who have legal academic back-ground and human rights experience - though most of the interns, assistants, and students have completed law studies. The project also provides psychosocial support to widows, vulnerable children, orphans and their foster parents.

The following fields of expertise are represented at the Legal center:
Accounting/Finance
Advocacy
Administration
Information/Journalism
Information technology
Fundraising
Organization development
Publication
Research
Secretarial (including editing work)
This project is located in Arusha and accommodation is in a volunteer house or with a host family in Arusha. The walking distance to the work place in the center of town is 10 to 15 minutes. You can also take a minibus (dala dala) which costs ca. 5 USD per week.

Start Dates

Flexible dates and durations of stay. Available throughout year, from 2 weeks 3 months+. You pick your start and finish dates.

Costs / Benefits

Costs vary depending on length of stay. Starts at $500-$700usd for 4 weeks including accommodation, food, transfer from the airport, full pre-departure support, local in-country team support and backup, 24-hour emergency support.

Requirements

You must be 17yrs old to participate. Travel insurance and medical coverage. Responsible, proactive, Flexible, Tolerant Volunteers agree to follow the laws of the host country Follow the rules, advice and policies set by the local Project Coordinator. You are required to fulfill a 32 hour work week.