Internship Program
Are you passionate about protecting children’s rights? Join Protect Children in Helsinki, Finland, as an intern and gain valuable experience in preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation.
About our Internship Program
Protect Children offers internships for students and early career professionals who are dedicated to advancing child rights and preventing sexual violence against children. Interns become part of an international team and gain practical experience in research, advocacy, communications, and NGO project implementation.
During the program, you will contribute to ongoing initiatives while developing your own professional skills and knowledge. Each intern carries out an individual internship project that reflects their personal interests or field of study.
"My internship at Protect Children was a rewarding and eye-opening experience."
Sanna Heikkinen, Intern in Summer 2025
"The supportive team provided an encouraging and inspiring working environment."
Srijana Ghimire, Intern in Summer 2025
"I gained valuable insight into the field and had the chance to engage in work that makes a real impact."
Katie Lindqvist, Intern in Summer 2025
“Child sexual abuse is a heavy topic, yet one we cannot ignore.”
Emma Corrêa de Mora, Intern in Autumn 2024
"It was amazing to learn with such an incredibly driven team who are enthusiastic about new ideas."
Emily May, Intern in Summer 2024
"What truly stood out was the holistic approach that Protect Children takes to tackle such a complex and sensitive issue."
Anna Gumenyuk, Intern in Summer 2024
“I have learned a variety of new skills in research, communication, teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.”
Rebecca Maria Nolan, Intern in Summer 2024
"The internship at Protect Children was a hands-on experience which allowed me to participate in the meaningful work."
Ester Proseku, Intern in Autumn 2023
"Working with Protect Children made me realize the importance of collaboration to make the world safer for children."
Carl Pabillo, Intern in Autun 2022
Who Can Apply
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our mission to protect children and prevent sexual violence. Applicants should meet the following criteria:
✔️ Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s student, or recent graduate, in a relevant field such as law, psychology, social sciences, or related disciplines.
✔️ Motivation
Strong commitment to child protection and a genuine interest in contributing to the field.
✔️ Language
Working proficiency in English. Other languages are considered an asset but are not required.
✔️ Communication
Good written and verbal communication skills suitable for a professional environment.
✔️ Teamwork
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
✔️ Experience
Previous work experience in related fields is an advantage but not required.
Duration
Internships typically last 3 months and are full-time. Positions are offered twice a year, in spring and autumn.
Location
Protect Children follows a hybrid working model. Interns are expected to work from our Helsinki office several days a week, with some flexibility for remote work.
Compensation
All internships at Protect Children are compensated in line with Finnish internship pay standards.
Practical Information
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a motivation letter to Anna Ovaska anna.ovaska@suojellaanlapsia.fi with subject line “Internship Program Application - [Your Name]”.
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Sanna Heikkinen
University of Lapland, Master of Laws | Internship in Summer 2025
"My internship at Protect Children was a rewarding and eye-opening experience. I strengthened my legal and research skills and gained valuable insight into the role of technology and AI in child protection, as well as the risks these developments pose to children. Working with experts from different fields showed me the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. This experience deepened my interest in the intersection of law, human rights, and technology, and inspired me to pursue solutions that safeguard children in an increasingly digital world."
Srijana Ghimire
University of Oulu, Master's degree in Education and Psychology | Internship in Summer 2025
"The internship at Protect Children was a valuable experience for me. It added a holistic perspective on the issue of sexual abuse and violence against children. The supportive team at Protect Children provided encouraging and inspiring working environment. I learnt to explore creative approaches for solving social problems as a result of being a part of innovative projects at the organization."
Katie Lindqvist
University of Helsinki, Bachelor's degree in Psychology | Internship in Summer 2025
"Interning at Protect Children was a very meaningful and rewarding experience. I gained valuable insight into the field of child protection and had the chance to engage in work that makes a real impact. The team was incredibly supportive, creating a welcoming environment where I felt motivated to learn and grow. Protect Children’s deep commitment and holistic approach is truly inspiring, and I am grateful to have been able to contribute to their work."
Emma Corrêa de Mora
Åbo Akademi University, Master’s Degree in International and Comparative Law | Internship in Autumn 2024
"The internship at Protect Children gave me invaluable experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with the entire team, and I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to learn from them and to assist them in their work. Child sexual abuse is a heavy topic, yet one we cannot ignore. Whilst the internship opened my eyes to a horrific reality, I am happy my eyes are open. I have immense gratitude towards the Protect Children team, as they have committed themselves to changing the world for better."
Emily May
Tampere University, Master's Degree in Peace, Mediation, and Conflict Research | Internship in Summer 2024
"Interning at Protect Children was a truly career-shaping experience for me. From the specialists, I learned so much about child protection; a field which my studies mentioned but never focused on. It was amazing to learn with such an incredibly driven team who are enthusiastic about new ideas and supportive with all questions. Their passion has certainly rubbed off on me and I look forward to further exploring the intersection of child protection with my background in conflict research."
Anna Gumenyuk
University of Groningen, Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence | Internship in Summer 2024
"My internship at Protect Children was a transformative experience, where I had the chance to explore the intersection of AI and child sexual abuse. What truly stood out was the holistic approach that Protect Children takes, embracing various perspectives to tackle such a complex and sensitive issue. Working with such a passionate and dedicated team was nothing short of inspiring. Protect Children's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children is truly powerful, and I am honored to have contributed to their mission."
Rebecca Maria Nolan
Dublin City University, Master's Degree in Psychology and Wellbeing | Internship in Summer 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed working at Protect Children Finland this Summer. I have learned a variety of new skills in the realm of research, communication, teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration. As my first role in the industry of child protection I have received first hand experience of the importance of advocacy and awareness in the protection of vulnerable demographics and I was in awe of the team's dedicated work in combatting child sexual abuse. I cannot recommend this internship programme enough as the valuable skills I have adopted will continue to be an asset to my future work."
Ester Proseku
Åbo Akademi, Master's degree in International Law and Human Rights | Internship in Autumn 2023
"The internship at Protect Children was a hands-on experience which allowed me to participate in the meaningful work to protect child's rights. I believe that the multidisciplinary team at Protect Children was one of the best parts of the internship, as they were all supportive and willing to help me at any time without judgment."
Carl Pabillo
Tampere University, Master's degree in Public and Global Health | Internship in Autumn 2022
"I learned the importance of holistic approach in tackling issues regarding child sexual abuse and to resolve the problem from different perspectives and angles. Working with the specialists with strong advocacies to end all forms of sexual violence against children made me realize the importance of collaborative work to make the world better and safer for children."
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