Description

Help bring Argentina to the top in international development! Although Argentina is one of the countries with the richest resources, it is still in its economic infancy. Bring your skills to the table to help this country gain its stature worldwide.

Not to mention the economic blow it experienced in 2001, the impact of national crisis remains overwhelming. Argentinians are more than appreciative of the beneficial skills an internship can bring.

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. Internships are available in a variety of areas, including; Health, Nutrition, Education, Youth Development, Human Rights, Women's Issues, Environment/Conservation, Marketing, Micro-finance, Agriculture, and many more.

Highlights

Most FSD internships are located in the city of La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires province, which is in turn the principle province of Argentina. La Plata is not only aesthetically pleasing, located on the western bank of the estuary of Rijo de la Plata, and known for its wide avenues and numerous parks and plazas, but it is also an area rich in internship opportunities. The city's major distinguishments are as a university town, hosting three well-established and highly-esteemed universities, and as an administrative center, as the seat of local authorities and the provincial government. La Plata was founded as the provincial capital in 1882, after the former provincial capital of Buenos Aires was made the national capital of Argentina. For a variety of reasons, including its educational and administrative capacities, locals boast of their city as a center of science and culture. Today, it represents an area of approximately 940km, and is home to a population of around 600,000 inhabitants. The local weather is somewhat humid, and temperatures vary around a yearly average of 60F degrees in this temperate climate, where seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Finally, as La Plata rests approximately an hour by train (or other form of transportation) outside of Buenos Aires, you can expect to enter this famed city on a regular basis over the duration of your stay with FSD.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

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