1. My Testimonial
I approached Nafisika Trust because I felt the need to get out of my comfort zone. The
internship was a great opportunity for me to explore a Non- Governmental organization where
theory and practice are closely related. I found the internship with the help of Spire Education, a
career accelerator program for young professionals.
I found placement as a Career Coach at Nairobi West Prison. My role mainly included teaching
the inmates on areas of Communication: Business and Communication etiquette, CV& cover
letter writing as well as public speaking. My internship helped me improve my time management
and communication skills through independent projects and team work. Furthermore, Nairobi
West provided a glimpse behind the scenes of knowing how the prison system works. I have
learned that for a table to be complete, all parts have to be fine-tuned.
Rehabilitation is both mental and social. Through the interaction I had with the students and
officers, I was able to touch on the social parts that included building back their confidence
through speech and in writing.
The most important thing I learned is to work in a professional way, either in data or written
communication. I would recommend doing an internship at Nafisika as it will truly help you in
deciding the path you want for your career, even if it is just a glimpse. The internship really
strengthened my practical skills. Every day I found new opportunities and links between theory
and the real working environment. Further, the internship gives one a unique experience which
one would never capture during their studies.
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