Fair Trade Electives

Fair Trade Electives Ethical, fair trade medical electives co-designed with hospitals, supporting students & communities

17/05/2026

Brilliant to see Global Youth Forum
We hope it goes really well!

Your placement is just the beginning 🌍One of the best things about going on an elective with us is the opportunity to ex...
28/04/2026

Your placement is just the beginning 🌍

One of the best things about going on an elective with us is the opportunity to explore everything beyond the hospital doors - the local culture, food, landscapes, and experiences that make your time truly unforgettable ✨

If this sounds like something you’re interested in... visit our website to find out more!

Meet Eloise - a final-year medical student at King's College London who just ran the Paris Half Marathon to raise funds ...
21/04/2026

Meet Eloise - a final-year medical student at King's College London who just ran the Paris Half Marathon to raise funds for Western Regional Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal 🇳🇵

She's already raised over £1,500, with every single penny going directly to the hospital! But there's still time to help her go further 🎉

"Any last-minute donations, no matter how small, make a difference and are greatly appreciated."

If you want to support Eloise, please donate at gofund.me/9432a575d 💙

Introducing this year’s FTE-funded elective recipient - Rebecca Shorter 🎉Rebecca is a medical student at who will be he...
14/04/2026

Introducing this year’s FTE-funded elective recipient - Rebecca Shorter 🎉

Rebecca is a medical student at who will be heading to St Francis’ Hospital in Zambia (pictured here) this summer for a fully funded elective placement with Fair Trade Electives. We couldn’t be more excited for her 🏥✨

Stay tuned - we’ll be sharing updates from her time in Zambia 👀

Big updates you don’t want to miss 👀We've made changes to our: 📍booking fee📍discounts📍general guidanceVisit our website ...
08/04/2026

Big updates you don’t want to miss 👀

We've made changes to our:
📍booking fee
📍discounts
📍general guidance

Visit our website to learn more: https://ften.co.uk/money-matters

07/04/2026

👁️ OPTOMETRY STUDENTS - THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 👁️

We connect students to partner clinics doing real, meaningful work and is exactly that!

As one of our partner centres, Kwale offers:
💡 The latest eyecare technology
📈 Skills constantly assessed & upgraded
🌍 Ground-level community work, locally & nationally

Their mission is simple: Quality Eyecare for Everyone.

Exciting details dropping very soon on our website 🤭

They do amazing work here. This would be a great elective for the adventurous.
27/03/2026

They do amazing work here. This would be a great elective for the adventurous.

24/03/2026

At Fair Trade Electives, we believe medical electives should work for everyone!

We operate a fair, trade-based system that benefits both students and host communities — providing high-quality, impactful elective experiences for medical students, while supporting local healthcare providers through transparent, meaningful partnerships 🌎✨

Here’s a quick message from our partners at Mwaiwathu 👇

Got questions about our application process? We’ve got answers 🙌We’ve covered everything from how to apply, sourcing ava...
04/03/2026

Got questions about our application process? We’ve got answers 🙌

We’ve covered everything from how to apply, sourcing availability, what’s included in the application, and more!
What other questions do you have? Drop them below👇

29/01/2026

One of our lovely partner hospitals!

If you’re interested in doing a medical elective at Bwindi Community Hospital then take a look at our website and fill out an application 😉

Calling all academic teams, global health educators & elective coordinators 📢Join us TOMORROW Wednesday, 21 January, 5-6...
20/01/2026

Calling all academic teams, global health educators & elective coordinators 📢

Join us TOMORROW Wednesday, 21 January, 5-6pm to learn all about Fair Trade Electives ✨

Discover how our model supports universities and students through structured & ethical elective placements 🌎

Whether you’re curious about what we do or ready to get involved, this session is for you! 💙

Ready to join? Find the link here 👉 https://ften.co.uk/news/open-calls-to-learn-more-about-fte-and-the-2026-funded-elective-award

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