2023 CAPI Interns

Background
Since 2003, CAPI's Internship Program has funded more than 160 Canadian students and graduates to complete international internship placements with partners across the Asia-Pacific region. Some of them have gone on to complete graduate work, or have returned to the region to work, and many of our former interns remain engaged with the Centre through our alumni and peer mentorship initiatives, research opportunities, and CAPI events and projects.

Pascale Claughton |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Psychology - Internship host organization:
DAP Service Centre - Location:
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Internship duration:
June to November 2023 - Sponsor:
Global Skills Opportunity
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Pascale is a third-year student completing her BSc in psychology at the University of Victoria. She is passionate about learning about the world, current events, politics, and the possibilities for social movements and technology to spur positive change. She is very excited to travel to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, to work with the Penampang DAP service center. They are an NGO that works with the community in many dimensions, such as social services, youth development, and environmental efforts. She is very thankful and appreciates CAPI and GSO for providing her with this incredible opportunity.

Jake Croker |
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- UVic field of study:
Economics and Mathematics - Internship host organization:
Center for Indonesian Policy Studies - Location:
Jakarta, Indonesia - Internship duration:
May to October 2023 - Sponsor:
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
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Jake was born in Yorkshire, England, and moved to Canada when he was 14 years old. After working as a professional actor in film and television for several years, he now studies Economics and Mathematics at UVic. Jake is honoured to represent the CAPI program as an intern at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Olivia Delisle |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Geography (major), Global Development Studies (minor) - Internship host organization:
DAP Service Centre - Location:
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Internship duration:
June to November 2023 - Sponsor:
Global Skills Opportunity
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Olivia Delisle is a fourth-year student at the University of Victoria – she studies Geography and Global, Urban, and Community Development. Olivia takes an interdisciplinary approach to her studies, focussing on global issues of inequality and the conditions under which these patterns can change – specifically, how they can change in socially just ways. Olivia is an intern for CAPI and works with the Penampang DAP Service Centre in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Karunia Fila |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Pacific and Asian Studies - Internship host organization:
Karenni Social Development Center - Location:
Mae Hong Son, Thailand - Internship duration:
June to November 2023 - Sponsor:
Global Skills Opportunity
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Karunia is going into her second year of studies and currently working towards completing a degree in Pacific and Asian Studies. She is passionate about language, culture, and art. Karunia will be living in rural Thailand teaching English with the Karenni Social Development Center. (KSDC) She is looking forward to community living and learning from all the people at KSDC. She wants to say “Thank you CAPI!”

Sierra Grant |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Statistics, Psychology, and Applied Ethics - Internship host organization:
Center for Indonesian Policy Studies - Location:
Jakarta, Indonesia - Internship duration:
May to October 2023 - Sponsor:
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
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Sierra is an undergraduate student studying statistics, psychology, and applied ethics at the University of Victoria. She is travelling to Jakarta, Indonesia to work with the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies. Sierra is excited to embark on this adventure and is grateful to the CAPI and QES programs for their support throughout this experience.

Sabrina Jereza |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Law - Internship host organization:
Center for Orang Asli Concerns - Location:
Subang Jaya, Malaysia - Internship duration:
May to August 2023 - Sponsor:
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
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Sabrina is a first-year law student in the JD program at the University of Victoria. She is originally from the Philippines and was raised in Toronto. She has an interest in laws and legal systems in Southeast Asia. Sabrina is grateful to CAPI and the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program for the opportunity to immerse herself in the Orang Asli community and learn more about Indigenous rights and advocacy in Malaysia.

Kai Kristiansen |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Business - Internship host organization:
CityNet – Plus Arts Center for Creative Partnerships - Location:
Kobe, Japan - Internship duration:
May to August 2023 - Sponsor:
CAPI Jarislowsky Japan Chair
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Kai is a third-year business student at the University of Victoria with a passion for sustainable business practices and global business relations. Kai is looking forward to gaining international work experience through the CAPI internship program, where he will have the opportunity to deepen his cultural understanding, work with an environmentally focused organization, and gain valuable work experience in a global setting. He is grateful for the support of the CAPI program, which has provided him with this invaluable opportunity to pursue his passions and career goals.

Brigitte Larkin |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Geography and Environmental Studies - Internship host organization:
Malaysia Social Research Institute - Location:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Internship duration:
May to October 2023 - Sponsor:
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
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Brigitte is in her fourth year at the University of Victoria studying Geography and Environmental Studies. She holds a passion for community and bringing people together. She is excited to gain field experience in her interests as an intern for the Malaysian Social Research Institute this year and very grateful to be embarking on such a unique opportunity!

Faaiza Vakil |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Social Work - Internship host organization:
Malaysian Social Research Institute - Location:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Internship duration:
May to October 2023 - Sponsor:
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
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Faaiza is in her third year of her bachelor’s in social work at the University of Victoria. She has spent the past year working with different organizations on Vancouver’s Downtown East side which sparked her passion for working in women’s education and empowerment. For her internship Faaiza will be traveling to Kuala Lumpu, Malaysia, to work with the Malaysian Social Research Institute (MSRI). Faaiza is beyond excited for this opportunity; to be able to learn and listen to the people to access the space and the team working at MSRI.

Kelly Van der Heide |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Political Science, Global Development Studies - Internship host organization:
Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women - Location:
Bangkok, Thailand - Internship duration:
May to October 2023 - Sponsor:
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
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Kelly is in the second year of her bachelor’s in political science, with a minor in Global Development Studies. She is passionate about migrants’ and displaced peoples’ rights, and grassroots social change. She looks forward to learning more about these issues and experiencing a different culture. For her internship, Kelly will be heading to Bangkok, Thailand, to work with the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) as a research assistant. Kelly is excited for the opportunity to work, with and learn from, the team at GAATW.

Cheery Wang |
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- UVic field(s) of study:
Business - Internship host organization:
CityNet – Plus Arts Center for Creative Partnerships - Location:
Kobe, Japan - Internship duration:
September to December 2023 - Sponsor:
CAPI Jarislowsky Japan Chair
MoreCheery is in her final year of the Gustavson School of Business Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Victoria, specializing in service management. She is passionate about international business and sustainable development. Cheery feels incredibly blessed for the opportunity to learn and expand her worldview at CityNet Plus Arts and is grateful for CAPI's ongoing support.
- UVic field(s) of study:
Thank you to our sponsors
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program is managed through a unique partnership of Rideau Hall Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, and Universities Canada

The CAPI Jarislowsky Chair in Japan/ East Asian Studies
This project is funded by Global Skills Opportunity, the Government of Canada's outbound pilot mobility program.