Human Rights Internship in Cusco, Peru

Community organizations, NGOs, and government agencies typically host human rights internships. Interns collaborate with social workers and change agents committed to empowerment and social justice. Responsibilities as a part of this program often include community outreach, education, research, and fundraising. This immersive experience provides firsthand insight into how culture, social values, and the dynamics of politics, religion, gender, and ethnicity shape communities.

Specific duties:
Update websites, manage social media, and create promotional materials
Conduct interviews with potential beneficiaries
Collaborate on projects or organize events
Translate or edit documents
Develop presentations for proposed initiatives
Attend organizational meetings
Assist with daily office tasks

Deliverables:
Interns must submit weekly journals and a final deliverable.

Practicums (<8 weeks): A 10–20-page paper or a 1-hour PowerPoint presentation
Internships (8+ weeks): Both a paper and a presentation

Spanish Language Requirement:
Local organizations primarily operate in Spanish. An intermediate level is required; a phone interview will assess your proficiency before joining the program.