Description

FSD provides college students and professionals with the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience through interning with one of our local partner organizations. As part of an integrated program that includes a family homestay, orientation and evaluation sessions, organization grants, and ongoing program support, participants will be able to embrace all that their host country has to offer. Internships are available in a variety of areas, including; Health, Nutrition, Education, Youth Development, Human Rights, Women's Issues, Environment/Conservation, Marketing, Microfinance, Agriculture, and many more.

Highlights

Become part of our award-winning efforts in international grassroots development. Coming from countless professions and more than 300 universities worldwide, FSD Alumni have won Rhodes and Fulbright scholarships, received graduate degrees at the world's best universities, gained employment with prominent international development institutions, and started their own organizations.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Foundation for Sustainable Development's Mission Statement

Founded in 1995, the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) supports the efforts of more than 300 grassroots, community-based partner organizations throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. FSD's programs provide multi-faceted support that relies on active community participation to mobilize lasting solutions. FSD programs include:

• Capacity Building: Our professional field staff provides on-site training and networking opportunities to more than 300 community-based organizations worldwide.
  
  
• Training Programs Abroad: FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience.
  
  
• Grantmaking: Donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects led by our partner organizations.
  
  
• Engaged Philanthropy: FSD Giving Circles organize groups of donors who pool their time, talent, and resources to make international grants to our partner organizations.

• Year Founded

  1995