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Ethical & Sustainable Development Projects in East Africa

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Why do a Placement with K4C?

There are many reasons why you should complete a placement with Knowledge for Change, here are our top 6:

01.

Safe & Fully Supported

All placement locations, accommodations, and travel arrangements are comprehensively risk-assessed. Our experienced managers and clinical staff are available 24/7 for support.

02.

Supervised & Accredited

Registered with NHS England and employing local and UK-registered (NHS) health workers (NMC compliant). Hours count toward academic credit and NHS Learning Support Fund claims.

03.

High-Impact Skills & Growth

Over 90% of our students report a direct positive impact on clinical capability, communication, cultural awareness, empathy, and health systems thinking.

04.

Make a Real Difference

Provide hands-on patient care under expert clinical supervision. 94% of students felt they made a lasting, positive impact on local health services.

05.

Fun & Exciting Experience

Connect with peers worldwide while exploring safaris, mountain hiking, chimp trekking, or relaxing by beaches and crater lakes during evenings and weekends.

06.

Ethical & Affordable

As a non-profit charity, placement fees are kept lower than private providers. Your contribution directly funds healthcare and educational developments in host communities.

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What Our Students Say

"My time in Zanzibar was a great and thrilling experience. I was able to work with an amazing local healthcare teams who always achieve good patient outcome..."

Jim Mental Health Nursing
University of Salford • Zanzibar

"There were definitely moments of learning and adapting, especially with the cultural differences, but the women we both had the privilege of caring for were so strong, kind and inspiring..."

Sarah & Amy Midwifery
Edinburgh Napier University • Zanzibar

"This trip was by far the most rewarding experience I've ever had. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, deepened my appreciation for global health systems..."

Holly Physiotherapy
Manchester Metropolitan University • Uganda

"My four-week international placement in Fort Portal, Uganda, was an incredibly valuable and rewarding experience... I would highly recommend a K4C placement..."

Aimee Hamilton Student Nurse
Liverpool John Moores University • Uganda

"The resourcefulness really put into perspective how wasteful we are in the UK in regards to nursing supplies. I feel privileged to have been chosen..."

Katie Davies Adult Nursing Student
Liverpool John Moores University • Uganda
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Tanzania

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