Hands on Peru offers several ways for international participants to contribute, learn, and engage with community-based public health in Peru. Our programs are designed to support ongoing local initiatives while giving volunteers and interns meaningful hands-on experience alongside Peruvian professionals and community members.
Hands to Care - Medical & Pre-Med Program
Hands to Care is our structured program for pre-medical, medical, nursing, and other health-related students who want to learn more about healthcare and public health in Peru.
Participants may take part in medical lessons and workshops, observe local health professionals, visit health centers and clinics, and gain exposure to community and primary care. The program is designed to help students better understand how healthcare is delivered in a different cultural and resource setting while connecting clinical learning with broader public health challenges.
Global Health Internship
Our Global Health Internship is a more flexible, project-based experience for students, recent graduates, professionals, and practicum students who want to contribute to the ongoing work of CESAPU and Hands on Peru.
Interns may support projects in areas such as public health, community outreach, health education, research, communications, nonprofit development, education, and program implementation.
This experience is especially well suited for MPH students completing practicums and participants interested in public health, global health, community health, or primary care, but no specific major or career path is required. We welcome participants from a variety of disciplines who can bring useful skills and a willingness to learn.
Interns are expected to participate for at least four hours per day and work alongside local staff within existing programs and priorities.
Customized Group Programs
Hands on Peru also hosts university groups, classes, professional teams, and other organized groups looking for a meaningful international learning experience.
Group programs can be customized around the interests, skills, and learning objectives of participants while supporting the priorities of our local programs. We have experience working with groups in fields including public health, medicine, nursing, primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, OB/GYN, radiology, ultrasound, social work, education, and related disciplines.
Across all three pathways, our goal is to create an experience centered on learning, collaboration, and sustainable community impact. Participants have the opportunity to learn from Peruvian professionals and community members, deepen their understanding of global and public health, and contribute their own skills to programs that continue throughout the year.
