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Acción Emprendedora 
Location: Santiago, Valparaiso, and Concepcion, Chile
Acción Emprendedora (AE) is a Chilean non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the chains of poverty through promoting and improving entrepreneurship. AE functions on a three-step development model for training and enabling microentrepreneurs--teaching business fundamentals, supporting and consulting businesses, and facilitating access to credit. IIP interns will work on projects that touch on one or more of these processes. AE’s interns have made a strong impact at AE over the past few years. From strengthening alumni networks, to interviewing micro-entrepreneurs for pilot programs, to microfinance research, all interns will work with Chilean entrepreneurs and produce valuable deliverables towards AE and/or AE’s business units. The position will require collaboration with the Chilean employees of AE, other undergraduate and MBA interns, AE's micro-entrepreneurs, and others. IIP interns must be self-motivated, independent workers who are proficient in Spanish and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. The majority of internships are carried out in Santiago. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern.

aidha
Location: Singapore, Singapore
aidha is a not-for-profit organization that delivers financial and entrepreneurship education to women migrant workers who want to expand their economic opportunities and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Inspired by UNIFEM’s National Committee, aidha provides confidence-building, money management, entrepreneurship training, and the micro-credit services necessary to launch small businesses. Singapore is an English-speaking country, but an intern with Mandarin, Tamil, Bahasa, or Bangla language skills would be equipped to make a unique contribution. Three placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns, who will work on any of the four projects:

• Project 1: Research - aidha invests heavily in impact assessment to better understand the consequence of our programs for our students and their families in the home country. They use this insight both to improve our service delivery and to ensure that their donors, friends, and the general public fully understand the how powerfully aidha is impacting lives.  For this project, they are looking for a personable and creative individual to 1) conduct interviews with their students,  2) support them in the development of ‘slide casts’ telling the stories of their lives,  and 3) facilitate the distribution of this personal ‘documentaries’ to their virtual community of aidha friends. Minimal travel will be required for this project.
• Project 2: Educational Program Development – aidha develops and improves its educational programs on a regular basis for a variety of community groups. The educational programs they currently offer are the financial compass club, leadership club, computer workshops and the venture club, and they offer these to migrant workers as well as low-income Singaporeans. They are looking for motivated individuals who can help them in 1) designing the structure of new programs, 2) conducting research for the content of the programs and 3) creating course material (student materials, mentor materials and other support materials). The IIP intern will be working with aidha’s program development team and other external experts. 
• Project 3: Technology Enhancement – aidha relies on technology for different purposes: to recruit students, to reach out to the general public on their mission, to attract volunteers, to raise funds amongst others and to teach classes amongst others. They are looking for a technical savvy individual to design websites, maintain and improve their hardware and network connections, and explore opportunities in the area of online teaching et cetera. 
• Project 4: Video materials development - aidha is currently developing a new educational program for aspiring micro-entrepreneurs.  Delivered with the same content quality as many international MBA programs, the program will feature significant opportunity for participants to hone their entrepreneurial and business management insight through review and analysis of video case studies. Each of these studies will feature the problems/challenges faced by micro entrepreneurs in Singapore or in the home countries of Indonesia, Philippines, India, Myanmar, or Sri Lanka. They look for creative, committed, energetic individuals who can assist us in 1) recruiting case study subjects,  2) researching the business issues those individuals face, 3) creating (filming, editing, translating)  the final 5-10 minute video case studies, and 4) supporting aidha’s educational experts in creating the final package of video cases, on-line support tools, and other reference materials needed to launch this project. To complete this work, the IIP intern would be expected to travel extensively around Singapore.

Ashoka Arab World
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Ashoka is the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs—men and women with system changing solutions for the world’s most urgent social problems. Since 1981, Ashoka has elected over 2,000 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, providing them with living stipends, professional support, and access to a global network of peers in more than 60 countries.  IIP interns in Ashoka’s Middle East/North Africa program (MENA)/Ashoka Arab World work in the Cairo office with professionals and entrepreneurs committed to supporting an influential civil society worldwide. IIP interns are expected to demonstrate Ashoka’s core values of applied empathy, entrepreneurship and collegiality, and commitment to innovation for the public. Ashoka Arab World seeks committed and professional IIP interns with whom it will work to tailor an internship that fits its needs while considering IIP interns' interests and level of experience. IIP interns are typically placed within one of the following areas, although most IIP interns will assist in more than one area:

1. Development: the creation of new partnerships and cementing of existing partnerships with private, public, and citizen sector to strengthen Ashoka Social Network and create an "Everyone is a Changemaker" society.
2. Venture: the process by which Ashoka finds new candidates, including the nomination process, preliminary application process, writing of candidate profiles, and finally the selection panel when candidates become Ashoka Fellows.
3. Outreach: working with projects designed to encourage more citizen involvement in Ashoka.
4. Fellowship: ensuring that fellows are connected with the resources that Ashoka can offer them, including assessing the fellows' needs, encouraging and supporting collaboration amongst fellows, writing reports on current fellow projects, and general monitoring of fellows' progress.

These placements are recommended for IIP candidates with interests in microfinance, non-profit administration, political science, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and the Middle East region. Arabic language skills are an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Ashoka India
Location: Banglalore, India
Ashoka is the global association of the world‘s leading social entrepreneurs—men and women with system changing solutions for the world‘s most urgent social problems. Since 1981, Ashoka has elected over 2,500 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, providing them with living stipends, professional support, and access to a global network of peers in 70 countries. Ashoka’s vision is to create a world in which "Everyone is a Changemaker." To that end, it is leveraging its asset base of fellows with a broad range of programs that bridge the business and social sectors and are all aimed at transforming societies into communities in which everyone is able to engage in making social change happen. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns in support of  two Ashoka programs:

• Full Economic Citizenship-Housing for All (HFA): The HFA program aims to create a self-supporting ecosystem for affordable housing in the entire country. Ashoka brings together all the stakeholders (for-profit developers, CSO’s, architects, and finance providers) and plays a neutral role in enabling building of such affordable houses for the informal sector. The program has successfully tested the models in Ahmedabad and now looking to expand in various other states of India. Applicants for the Full Economic Citizenship/HFA placement should have an academic background or interest in economics/real estate studies, marketing and communication, entrepreneurship, and/or social development. Familiarity with web technologies and logical and creative writing skills would be an asset.
• Ashoka India’s Fellowship Program: This IIP intern will help Ashoka to create critical systems of knowledge capture on Fellows’ work, identify patterns of need and change emerging from the Fellows’ community, and design new models of reporting the Ashoka impact in India. Applicants should have an academic background or interest in political science, economics, sociology, marketing and communication, entrepreneurship, and/or social development.

Bioversity International
Locations: Montpelier, France; New Delhi, India; Rome, Italy; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bioversity International undertakes, encourages, and supports research and other activities on the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity, especially genetic resources, to create more productive, resilient, and sustainable harvests. Its aim is to promote the greater well-being of people, particularly poor people in developing countries, by helping them to achieve food security, improve their health and nutrition, boost their incomes, and conserve the natural resources on which they depend. The organization is active in more than 100 countries worldwide, with more than 300 staff working from some 20 country offices. It is one of the 15 centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Bioversity staff includes specialists in agriculture, forestry, information science and technology, socioeconomics, law and policy, finance, and administration. IIP interns will be assigned to research projects and will learn to work as part of a project team and will gain a broad understanding of issues in international agricultural research for development. IIP internship projects may include a combination of literature searching, research, compilation and analysis of information, database work, and writing reports, papers, and public awareness material. See listings in Placements by Region for specific descriptions of internships at the various locations.

Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (CEHI) 
Location: Castries, St. Lucia
CEHI is an inter-governmental agency of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is responsible for environmental management, with a specific focus on environmental health. Its mandate includes the provision of technical and advisory services to the 16 member states of CARICOM. IIP interns will work on projects related to one or more of the following areas: cleaner production and consumption, waste management, environmental impact assessments, environmental audits, sustainable development and natural resources management, and environmental health. Specific responsibilities may include website and database development, technical research, field sampling, laboratory analysis, assisting with technical presentations and workshop logistics, and writing reports. The main language in Saint Lucia is English although many St. Lucians also speak French and Spanish. Strong writing skills, website design skills, and experience in conducting surveys and laboratory analyses would be an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. This internship can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).  View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern.

CEDESOL (Centro de Desarrollo en Energía Solar)
Location: outside Cochabamba, Bolivia
CEDESOL provides creative market practices to enable the people of Bolivia, regardless of their economic standing, to acquire an ecological stove that will significantly improve their quality of life. CEDESOL delivers the cooker to their community, covering 5 of the nine departments of Bolivia. Partnering with banks, micro-finance organizations, and other organizations working in this field, CEDESOL is able to offer micro-credit solutions to people who have little in the way of financial resources so that they are not excluded from the benefit of our cookers. IIP interns will develop their own project, according to their own abilities and interests and the needs of CEDESOL. In partnership with CEDESOL, the IIP intern should begin developing their project before arriving in Bolivia. Whatever their projects, IIP interns are encouraged to assist with demonstrations and trainings in the rural communities. In the past, IIP interns have constructed solar cookers in workshops, written grant applications, worked on the industrialization process of rocket stoves, created newsletters, edited television advertisements, assisted with cooker demonstrations and trainings, collected data on fuel savings, and evaluated the impact of stoves. IIP interns should be ready to lend a hand to other staff as needed, whether to review a project budget or scrub a stove clean after a demonstration. Spanish skills are not essential, but basic Spanish is desirable. Fluent Spanish would be very helpful to the organization. IIP interns must be adventurous, flexible, and their goals and expectations must be adaptable. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Foundation Cristosal
Location: San Salvador, El Salvador
Foundation Cristosal is a not-for-profit organization implementing a human rights approach to development assistance. This approach recognizes the poor as subjects of rights rather than beneficiaries of good will and defines the goal of poverty reduction in terms of a global obligation rather than a charitable cause. Foundation Cristosal's strategy is to combine efforts to build citizenry, defend rights, and advocate for justice with projects of brick and mortar. The goal is to work with communities to build capacities that will enable them to organize, exercise their rights as citizens, and speak out as actors in their own processes of development. IIP placements are available in small business training and development, water system management, and website and graphic design.

• Small Business Training and Development: This IIP intern will support Cristosal’s Community Development Program in developing education material and trainings in small business management and planning. He/she will work with families and small cooperatives to develop, plan, and improve their business model and profitability. The IIP Intern will also participate in their disaster recovery program to develop micro-loan management skills. Responsibilities may include planning and execution of entrepreneurship workshops; market studies of local and international markets for goods produced in and/or by the communities; and elaboration of business plans for small businesses and/or cooperatives.

• Water System Management: This IIP intern will work with Cristosal staff and coordinate with other governmental and non- government organizations in the planning of a small scale irrigation system using ram-pump technology, as well as capacity building for system installation and maintenance. Specific responsibilities may include planning and execution of water system management and sustainability workshops, studies of local water capacities and pump systems as well as regional water resource management and conservation and the elaboration of irrigation system plans for a rural community and small cooperatives.

• Website and Graphic Design: This IIP intern will be a key element in facilitating Cristosal’s communications development process. The IIP intern will contribute graphic design capabilities and help update and maintain content on the Cristosal website. He/she will work with Cristosal staff to improve the website’s overall design and functionality to better meet the communication and information needs of the organization and its supporters. Possible responsibilities include conducting an aesthetic and functional analysis/critique of Cristosal’s website, consulting both Cristosal’s Executive Associate and Business Consultant on communication system possibilities for the website and related materials, management of Cristosal’s website and print and audio/visual materials, and the presentation of website design, development, and maintenance tutorials to Cristosal staff.

Four placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. One more posting will be added to the website soon, for the final IIP placement.

Endeavor Argentina
Location: Cordoba and Rosario, Argentina
Endeavor strives to transform the economies of emerging markets by identifying and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. Endeavor offers services to companies through assisting them in breaking down a society’s barrier to success, offering world-class strategic advice, and opening doors to capital. With Endeavor’s guidance, companies become role models, encourage others to innovate and take risks, and create sustainable economic growth. IIP interns will help seek, identify, and select potential Argentinean high-impact entrepreneurs to present at the Endeavor International Selection panels and may also work directly with selected Endeavor entrepreneurs. In addition to other projects, the IIP interns will work on interviewing entrepreneurs to determine whether they meet Endeavor´s criteria for Endeavor entrepreneurs and on organizing Endeavor Córdoba´s largest annual conference. An interest in entrepreneurship and an understanding of economic development are essential for interested candidates. Furthermore, this internship is ideal for IIP candidates interested in international business, economic development, business process outsourcing, public relations, marketing, and communication. Advanced speaking, reading, and written Spanish skills are required. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Endeavor Chile
Locations: Santiago, Temuco, Antofagasta, Puerto Varas, and Concepcion, Chile
Endeavor transforms emerging countries by establishing high-impact entrepreneurship as the leading force for sustainable economic development. At Endeavor Chile, we search & select for high-impact entrepreneurs and then support them with services to improve their business models, expand their networks, and catalyze sustainable growth. IIP interns will have the opportunity to support the Search & Selection, Entrepreneur Services, Outreach, or Metrics Analysis team at one of the Endeavor offices. A detailed description of each position area is available in the IIP office.  Endeavor Chile also spearheading an education initiative called “Aprendimiento”. The “Aprendimiento” program aspires to promote a culture of entrepreneurship within Chile by sponsoring programs that inspire and empower students to become responsible global citizens. The program supports IIP interns by fostering entrepreneurial values such as leadership, creativity, taking initiative, thinking “outside the box”, and trustworthiness. The IIP interns will learn to leverage their entrepreneurial spirit, identify opportunities for their future, and prepare for their future. IIP candidates interested in working on the education initiative would be staffed at the Puerto Varas office. This IIP placement is an ideal opportunity for IIP candidates with interests in entrepreneurship and Latin America. Skills and/ or experience in business would be an asset. Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required. When applying interns should rank the offices at which they would be interested in working. IIP Interns should also specify if they are applying to work on the “Aprendimiento” education initiative. If an IIP intern is not applying to work on the education initiative,please indicate if you have a strong preference for supporting Endeavor in a certain focus area: Search & Selection, Entrepreneurship Services, Outreach, & Metrics Analysis. This placement is ideal for students with interest in entrepreneurship; Latin America and Latin American development, economic development, microfinance, finance, economics, engineering, business, management, public policy and/or information technology. Good knowledge of Spanish is required. Three placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Endeavor Egypt
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Endeavor is a non-profit organization pioneering a new approach to global development by stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship in emerging countries. Working through an extensive network of local contacts, Endeavor screens hundreds of next-generation entrepreneurs, ultimately selecting those who demonstrate the leadership, creativity, ethical grounding and entrepreneurial qualities to build high-growth, successful companies. Once selected, Endeavor Entrepreneurs benefit from programs and services to help them develop their businesses, plan for growth, and attract financing. Endeavor also stimulates a local entrepreneurial infrastructure by engaging angel investors and partnering with other NGOs. Headquartered in New York City, Endeavor currently has affiliate organizations in ten developing countries. Operating in Egypt since 2007, the local operation aims to become the leading supporter of high-impact entrepreneurship in Egypt. As of October 2010, the Endeavor Egypt portfolio comprised seven companies and ten entrepreneurs, representing diverse industries and stages of growth. Strong writing ability and maturity are two of the most important qualities in a successful IIP candidate for both placements. Fluency in English is required; some Arabic is desired but not necessary. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

• Search & Selection: The IIP intern will help coordinate Endeavor Egypt’s selection process by proactively seeking out and screening high-potential entrepreneurs running companies that fit Endeavor selection criteria; conducting in-depth interviews with entrepreneur candidates; assessing companies’ growth potential, critical challenges, and entrepreneurial capacity; drafting company overviews and detailed profiles; analyzing business concept, innovation, growth potential and management team; preparing and coaching final candidates for Local Panels and International Selection Panels; working with Endeavor Global and other Affiliate offices to provide selected entrepreneurs with additional support and resources from Endeavor’s network; keeping up-to-date statistics on Endeavor’s selection process and maintain an ongoing pipeline of potential entrepreneur candidates; other ad hoc tasks related to Endeavor’s work as needed by staff.
• Communication & Outreach: The IIP intern will assist in coordinating Endeavor Egypt’s communication and outreach activities by assisting with event organization; updating social media outlets and maintaining Endeavor Egypt’s online presence; assisting in media relations and documenting (covering) important events organized, or relevant to Endeavor Egypt’s activities; assisting in the production of documentary short films about Entrepreneurship; other ad hoc tasks related to Endeavor’s work as needed by staff.

Endeavor
Location: Amman, Jordan
Endeavor is a non-profit organization pioneering a new approach to global development by stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Working through an extensive network of local contacts, Endeavor screens hundreds of next-generation entrepreneurs, ultimately selecting those who demonstrate the leadership, creativity, ethical grounding and entrepreneurial qualities to build high-growth, successful companies. Endeavor entrepreneurs benefit from programs and services to help them develop their businesses, plan for growth, and attract financing. Endeavor also stimulates a local entrepreneurial infrastructure by engaging angel investors and partnering with other NGOs. Launched in Jordan in 2009, the local operation aims to become the leading supporter of high-impact entrepreneurship in Jordan. As of September 2011, the Endeavor Jordan portfolio comprises 13 companies and 19 entrepreneurs, representing diverse industries and stages of growth.  IIP interns will help seek, identify, and select potential Jordanian high-impact entrepreneurs to present at the Endeavor International Selection panels and may also work directly with selected Endeavor entrepreneurs. Responsibilities may also include: assessing companies’ growth potential, critical challenges, and entrepreneurial capacity of the team; drafting company overviews and detailed profiles; analyzing business concept, innovation, growth potential and management team; preparing and coaching final candidates for Local Panels and International Selection Panels; keeping up-to-date statistics on Endeavor’s selection process, maintaining an ongoing pipeline of potential entrepreneur candidates, and other ad hoc tasks related to Endeavor’s work as needed by staff. An interest in entrepreneurship and an understanding of economic development are essential for interested candidates. This internship is ideal for IIP candidates with a strong writing ability who are interested in international business and economic development. Arabic language skills are not required, but would be an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Endeavor Turkey
Location: Kuruçeşme, Turkey
Endeavor is a non-profit organization pioneering a new approach to global development by stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Working through an extensive network of local contacts, Endeavor screens hundreds of next-generation entrepreneurs, ultimately selecting those who demonstrate the leadership, creativity, ethical grounding and entrepreneurial qualities to build high-growth, successful companies. Once selected, Endeavor Entrepreneurs benefit from programs and services to help them develop their businesses, plan for growth, and attract financing. Endeavor also stimulates a local entrepreneurial infrastructure by engaging angel investors and partnering with other NGOs. Headquartered in New York City, Endeavor currently has offices in ten developing countries. The IIP intern will help the Search & Selection Associates coordinate Endeavor Turkey’s Search & Selection Process by proactively seeking out and screening high-potential entrepreneurs; conducting in-depth interviews with entrepreneur candidates; assessing companies’ growth; drafting company overviews and detailed profiles to be used at Endeavor Turkey’s Local Selection Panel and International Selection Panels; analyzing business concept, innovation, growth potential, and management team; preparing final candidates for Local Panels and International Selection Panels; working with Endeavor Global and other Affiliate offices to provide selected entrepreneurs with additional support and resources from Endeavor’s network; keeping up-to-date statistics on Endeavor’s selection process and maintaining an ongoing pipeline of potential entrepreneur candidates; other ad hoc tasks related to Endeavor’s work as needed by staff. Any major is appropriate, although an interest in entrepreneurship and economic development is essential as is strong writing abilities. Turkish is preferred. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.

Energy for Opportunity
Locations: Freetown and Makeni, Sierra Leone
Energy for Opportunity (EFO) is a not-for-profit organization working to improve livelihoods in West Africa through the provision and installation of clean, sustainable, photovoltaic, electricity-generating infrastructure. Their strategy is to develop innovative ways to promote the use of renewable energy across the region with an emphasis on both solar installations and solar training projects. EFO’s work addresses the need that comes with a large proportion of the world’s population lacking access to modern forms of electricity, a problem that is particularly acute in West Africa, home to some of the least developed regions in the world. IIP interns will be based in EFO's offices in Freetown and Makeni and will work on a wide variety of areas relevant to EFO's work, including socio-economic research, project monitoring and evaluation, community training, report and proposal composition, and solar power installations. The IIP intern must be comfortable living in a rural African setting with basic amenities and must have previous research experience and strong writing skills. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates with interest in anthropology, engineering, development studies, or the social sciences. Prior travel experience in Africa is a must. Note: Placements for this internship are for a minimum of 10 weeks long. Two placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern.

Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
Location: Rome, Italy
Based in Rome, Italy, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. They help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry, and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. In previous years, IIP interns have interned in the Fisheries and Aquaculture section and the Economic and Social section where they have worked on projects related to post-harvest practices and trade, price domain statistics, and topics related to structural adjustment and management of fishing capacity. Placements for summer 2012 include the Statistics Division. IIP candidates with a background or interests in economics and statistics, policy, natural resource management, and sustainable development are encouraged to apply. Working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset as would prior experience with agricultural, environmental, or related statistics. Four placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Fundación Centro de Servicios Cristianos (FUNCEDESCRI)
Location: Nebaj, Cunen, and Campur, Guatemala
FUNCEDESCRI is a non-profit ecumenical foundation that promotes food security and sovereignty and the support of integrated and sustainable development of the rural communities of Guatemala. They work with 56 indigenous Mayan communities (Quiches, Ixiles, and Q'eqchis) that live in the northwest sections of Guatemala, assisting them in a holistic manner in their own community development processes. The work of FUNCEDESCRI is organized into three target areas: Nebaj and Cunen, located in the department of Quiche, and Campur, located in the department of Alta Verapaz. FUNCEDESCRI seeks to promote the solidarity of the poor with the poor by means of the promotion of human development: promoting the technical training and the whole formation of men and women with the goal of helping them to develop their full potential to contribute to a just and inclusive society. IIP interns will have the opportunity to work on projects in the following areas: natural resource management, farming and agriculture, audiovisual materials and graphic design, development and fundraising, nutrition, engineering, research, social enterprise. Spanish proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading is recommended. An interest in sustainable agriculture, community development, international development, food security, non-profit management, and/or organic and local food would be relevant. If you are interested in working on agricultural or water technology projects, a technical or engineering background would be helpful. This internship is offered in partnership with Princeton in Latin America. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View Powerpoint presentations by past interns: Powerpoint #1 (.pdf), Powerpoint #2 (.pdf).

The Global Fund
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was created to increase resources to fight three of the world's most devastating diseases and to direct those resources to areas of greatest need. As a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector, and affected communities, the Global Fund, a Geneva-based organization, represents an innovative approach to international health financing. IIP internship placements are available in the Portfolio Services and Projects (PSP) unit within the Global Fund. PSP plays a critical role in supporting the Global Fund's core operations. Its functions include providing finance support; to the portfolio teams and managing grant renewals, new funding rounds, and the relationship with Local Fund Agent headquarters.In addition to special projects, IIP interns will be expected to cover for staff members during their summer vacations. Possible assignments could include: Compilation and analysis of data (e.g., on grant renewals, grant signings, amount of funding approved by the Board, etc.); Trouble-shooting a new IT system; support in designing another IT system; support in managing grant renewal process (e.g., following up with various internal teams, taking minutes at meetings, ensuring consistency and quality of documents, etc.). Applicants must be at least 20 years of age, be a reliable team member with strong interpersonal skills, be able to work in a multi-cultural team, and show flexibility and adaptability in working in a complex environment. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. This internship is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Locations: Dhaka, Bangladesh;  New Delhi, India; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Lima, Peru
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and development problems and works to scale up successful ideas through implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors. IIP intern tasks may participate in an on-going field experiment; conducting exploratory qualitative work; helping with the IPA dissemination strategy; providing research and/or administrative assistance at IPA's headquarters. Check the listings in IIP Placements by Region to find more specifics about the placements in each country. Note: The Innovations in Poverty Action placement in India  is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).

Institute for Studies on Religion (ISER)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Since the early 1970s, ISER has been an active player in the field of Brazilian NGOs and civil society organizations, remaining faithful to its mission of promoting development with social justice and environmental responsibility. ISER works within a framework that combines high-level research with realistic plans for action. ISER's most frequent partners are other NGOs, local governments, universities, agencies dealing with religion or social development, and churches. More recently, ISER has also developed projects with private companies seeking to practice "responsible business." ISER's permanent objectives are to encourage exchanges, to incite different social groups to participate in both public and private policies which ensure rights, and to strengthen civil society organizations. The hallmark of ISER lies in the defense of fundamental values, in participatory democracy, and in religious and political pluralism. ISER is currently involved in four key areas: Strengthening Civil Society Organizations; Public Security and Human Rights; Environment and Development; and Religion and Society. In addition to working in the aforementioned areas, ISER operates a data-processing center and a center for monitoring and evaluating our programs. IIP candidates must have a good knowledge of Portuguese. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.

International Potato Center
Location: La Molina, Peru
The International Potato Center (Centro Internacional de la Papa, known by its Spanish acronym, CIP) seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweet potato, other root and tuber crops, and on the improved management of natural resources in the Andes and other mountain areas. Headquartered in La Molina, outside of Lima, Peru’s capital, in an irrigated coastal valley, CIP also has experimental stations in Huancayo in the high Andes and in San Ramón on the eastern, rainforest-covered slopes, taking advantage of Peru’s varied geography and climate. The Center has another high Andes experiment station in Quito, Ecuador, and a worldwide network of regional offices and collaborators. CIP is a member of the Alliance of the 15 centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and so receives its principal funding from the 58 governments, private foundations, and international and regional organizations that constitute the CGIAR. The IIP intern would work as part of the team based in the Communications and Public Awareness Department (CPAD). IIP intern responsibilities may include working with the CIP social media team to coordinate and post stories/news, etc. and creative thinking about how to use the media; adding content to the new CIP website (currently under construction) and thinking about ways to make it more interactive;further developing CIP’s social media presence; helping with media outreach and news releases; and tracking CIP's presence in the media. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

International Water Association (IWA)
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
IWA is one of the largest global networks of water professionals operating internationally, spanning research and practice disciplines and covering all facets of the water cycle. IWA collaborates with a range of organizations, including, amongst others: The World Bank, the World Health Organization, and the main UN agencies (UNHABITAT, UNESCO, UNICEF), dealing with water and sanitation on projects of common interest. The selected IIP intern will work primarily in the development of the regional programs for IWA, doing a mix of strategy, research, and marketing, Additionally, he/she will assist the development director on specific projects. This placement is for eight weeks at IWA's headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. Additional placements in other countries are currently under negotiation and may include Singapore and Peru. French or Spanish competence is an advantage (though not essential). IIP candidates will work on a range of projects related to disaster recovery, water quality monitoring, climate change, sustainable sanitation, or young water professionals. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. Click here to view an IWA brochure (.pdf).

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Locations: Hyderabad, India ; Pretoria, South Africa; Tashkent, Uzbekistan
IWMI is an international scientific nonprofit organization. They undertake scientific research to help improve water management in developing countries. The key purpose of this is to improve the lives of the people in developing countries and reduce poverty, while still protecting the environment. The major outputs of the organization are the results of the scientific research. How these research results are communicated and the activities undertaken to promote the results and encourage action are critical to the work being able to have positive impact. In order to meet their mission, IWMI must continually be evaluating the effectiveness of its science communications. IIP interns play a key role in this process. Each IIP intern will conduct research in the country where he/she is placed. As part of a team, the IIP intern will contribute towards defining the main products/activities, target audiences, and aims of the different products/activities; designing the survey which will be based on face to face interviews; selecting the survey sample and planning the interview schedule; undertaking the survey; collating the data, analyzing the results, developing recommendations; presenting these and making recommendations for future marketing and communications. The IIP intern must be able to work well with people of different cultures, possess some evaluation experience (conducting surveys, facilitating focus groups, interviewing, data analysis, making presentations, etc.), and be a clear, concise report writer. See the listings in Placements by Region for descriptions of the specific projects available. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern.

Jabulani Rural Health Foundation/Zithulele Hospital
Location: Zithulele Village, a remote part of the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
The Jabulani Rural Health Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 by four Christian doctors. Its focus is on healthcare, education, poverty relief, environmental issues and care for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Jabulani serves a large Xhosa community of ~140,000, the majority of which lives in extreme poverty. Jabulani’s health care mission supports the development of Zithulele Hospital and its surrounding clinics; helps improve access to quality health care; supports specific health care projects, including care for those affected by HIV/AIDS; and improves nutrition through education and support. The intern will assist Jabulani and the hospital with a variety of practical projects ranging from assistance with data capture and data analysis, to conducting basic, practical, clinically-oriented research that will help us better understand our community and its health needs. This internship is based in a remote, low-resource area of South Africa. It is a 10-week position starting June 11 and ending August 17. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. This internship is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).

Metis Gaia
Location: Lima and Arequipa, Peru
Metis Gaia connects science and engineering for development in order to discover new and better ways to help societies progress with a baseline goal of corporate social responsibility. Metis Gaia is committed to promoting integrated work, empowerment, and diverse critical thinking to find innovative, context-specific, sustainable solutions for development. IIP interns can help produce: socioeconomic diagnosis, baseline studies, stakeholder analyses; help in the planning on: socioeconomic and productive development initiatives, corporate social responsibility, impact management, citizen participation programs; and contribute to the evaluation, monitoring, and communication for these issues. She or he might also work on projects related to impact analysis, alternatives and projections, risk and management; cost-benefit analysis; economic impact valuation; socioeconomic programs and projects and social and public policy formulation and advisory services. Other tasks the IIP intern might assist with are fundraising efforts, specifically in research, writing and submitting grants, taking the grant writing process from beginning to end.  Interested interns will undergo an interview process through which Metis Gaia will discuss and determine which types of projects would be best for them personally based on their academic background and personal interests. Spanish proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) is a must. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates who demonstrate a commitment to development and have interests in economics, sociology, psychology or engineering. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.

Mexican Institute of Family and Population Research (IMIFAP)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
IMIFAP is a NGO, founded by a small group of professors and students of the Faculty of Psychology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1985 as a center for teaching, research, and consulting in the fields of public health, population, and individual and community welfare. Its work is carried out in the following program areas: HIV/AIDS and development; children, parents, and teachers; sexuality and reproductive health; gender, health, violence, and rights; and capacity building and microenterprise. Its programs contribute to sustainable human development and allow individuals to take control of their own health, productivity and lives. Specific work responsibilities and suggested skills include: (1) Evaluation: IIP candidates must have strong statistical analysis and writing skills to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; and (2) Resource Development: IIP candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills. An interest in sociology, psychology, public health, development studies, reproductive health, community development, economics, or related disciplines would be an asset. Spanish language skills are required. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. This internship is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).  

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
PAHO is an international public health agency that works to improve health and living standards of the people of the Americas. It enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system, serving as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization and as the health organization of the Inter-American System. Improvement of drinking water supplies, adequate sanitation, and increased access to health care for the poor are top priorities. Its program efforts focus on correcting inequality, taking into account decentralization and change of state functions; showing that health has a role to play in the success of other sectors; and showing how attention to health affects other aspects of human development. Good knowledge of Spanish is highly recommended. This IIP internship is ideal for IIP candidates interested in environmental science, infectious disease, border health issues, medical anthropology/ sociology, public health, or medicine. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. This internship is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).

OXFAM International
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Oxfam International is a confederation of 14 like-minded organizations working together with partners and allies around the world to bring about lasting change. In partnership with more than 3,000 local partner organizations, Oxfam works with people living in poverty striving to exercise their human rights, assert their dignity as full citizens and take control of their lives. Its mission is focused on efforts in the following areas: working with and through partners and communities to successfully implement long-term programs to eradicate poverty and combat injustice; delivering immediate life-saving assistance to people affected by natural disasters or conflict and helping to build their resilience to future disasters. Internship responsibilities may include support to Oxfam’s Liaison Office with the African Union on various issues including research, analysis and communication with the AU, Addis Ababa based embassies and other partners; monitoring and reporting daily on various African Union activities; organizing meetings and other events; providing general administrative and logistic support to the office. This IIP internship is specifically with Oxfam's Liaison office with the African Union in Addis Ababa. The internship is ideal for IIP candidates interested in international relations, political science, law, human rights, humanitarian affairs, gender and development, public policy, and foreign affairs. Fluency in French is required. IIP candidates should have knowledge of Africa and/or the African Union. One placement was created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. T

Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group of South Eastern Europe
Location: Skopje, Macedonia
The Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG) of South Eastern Europe (SEE) is an international intergovernmental organization, consisting of governmental institutions responsible for rural development in their respective countries and territories. It was founded on the basis of a common wish to establish an organization for sustainable rural development in SEE. In general, the SWG works to empower and promote sustainable principles on rural development, through networking and permanent cooperation between all stakeholders of rural development in SEE region. The SWG works to facilitate close cooperation among the Ministries of Agriculture and other stakeholders in the field of agriculture and rural development and to support EU integration. The IIP internship is suited for IIP candidates who are interested in agriculture and rural development, as well as sustainable development and EU integration in the SEE region. Ideally interns will have some knowledge of SEE countries and be familiar with languages spoken in the region, but this background is not required. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

The Solidarity Center 
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Solidarity Center is a non-profit organization that assists workers around the world in their efforts to build democratic and independent trade unions. Its members work with unions and community groups worldwide to achieve equitable, sustainable, democratic development and to help men and women everywhere stand up for their rights and improve their living and working standards. A unique internship program is offered to motivated Princeton sophomores and juniors interested in international social, labor, and human rights issues. Students with an academic interest  in political science, international relations, labor relations, social and economic justice, and non-profit interest or experience are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities may include assisting with anti-trafficking, migrant rights, domestic worker, and/or other organizing campaign programs; providing technical assistance to local unions in developing communication tools such as Web pages, newsletters, basic computer and corporate research, etc.; assisting in writing and editing reports and assisting in research in drafting proposals to donor organizations; researching and writing stories for the Solidarity Center website; attending and/or assisting with meetings, workshops, and seminars on relevant topics; prepare briefing materials on relevant topics; assisting in organizing and recruitment work with partner organizations; working with the legal team to develop assistance and judicial development proposals for public policies and legislative change. At the end of the IIP internship, IIP interns will prepare a report and presentation on a proposed action plan for a specific program or activity for follow-up by the Solidarity Center and/or its partners. These placements require good research and writing skills as well as advanced Spanish skills. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Stiftung Solarenergie Philippines
Location: Manila, Philippines
Stiftung Solarenergie (StS) Philippines is a social enterprise organization that strives to combat rural poverty by providing all off-grid villages with access to innovative technology solutions powered by solar energy. One in four Filipinos lack access to electricity. The vast majority of these 25 million individuals live in isolated coastal and mountainous regions across the country. StS Philippines is engaged in illuminating off-grid households via solar home lighting systems, installing community-level solar applications such as computer labs and water pumps, empowering beneficiaries through education and capacity building, and mobilizing citizen-sector support for efforts to eradicate energy poverty. StS catalyzes change by leveraging both market-based as well as philanthropic resources, working in tandem with social businesses and community-based organizations to ensure sustainable impact at the grassroots level. IIP interns will assume significant responsibilities and gain the opportunity to support ongoing community development work at the grassroots level. The responsibilities of the IIP intern will include working on projects related to designing, piloting, and evaluating household and community level solar energy solutions, such as the design of solar homes (lighting, radios, phone charging, TV, fan, refrigerator), solar community learning centers (computers and educational content), and solar lamp rental facilities. Also, IIP interns can contribute to the communication and publicity of advocacy campaigns that aim to mobilize resources and raise awareness on rural electrification issues. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates interested in economic and community development, the environment, technology and social enterprises. Online media, graphic design, and video editing skills would be an asset but are not required. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Strengthening and Accessing Livelihood Opportunities for Household Incomes (SALOHI) Program
Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar
SALOHI is a food security program that is administered by USAID, Catholic Relief Services, Care International, and Land O’Lakes international. On May 19, 2009, USAID’s Office of Food For Peace (FFP) approved a Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) designed to respond to severe chronic and transitory food insecurity in vulnerable communities in Madagascar. The Strengthening and Accessing Livelihood Opportunities for Household Impact (SALOHI) program addresses the basic needs of 98,500 vulnerable households (approximately 492,500 people) in 120 rural communes in 21 districts and three urban centers in eastern and southern parts of the country.  The two principal activities are 1) Health and Nutrition, which includes nutrition actions, child growth monitoring and promotion, rehabilitation of malnourished children, support to pregnant women, integrated management of childhood illness and information, education and communication behavior change projects; 2) Livelihoods, which includes farmer training, promotion of crop diversification, animal husbandry, crop processing and marketing, cooperative development, agribusiness and market studies and village savings and loan projects). Two placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. IIP intern responsibilities may include: operational research on specific topics (adoption of intense rice culture systems, sustainability, malnutrition, community based food security monitoring with WFP and FEWSNET, etc.); data quality management, assessment, monitoring tools; field trips to identify best practices, lessons learned, success stories; developing communication tools (training modules, technical sheets, posters, etc.). SALOHI seeks innovative, creative, compassionate interns to help program staff improve program performance, ensure program quality, and communicate program results. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates interested in sustainable development and food security issues. French speaking skills and IT skills would be an asset. Three placements were created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

Sweet Potato Breeding, International Potato Center (known by its Spanish acronym CIP)
Location: Kumasi, Ghana
This International Internship Program (IIP) intern would do work related to the International Potato Center's Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) project, under the supervision of CIP's regional sweet potato breeder based at the Crops Research Institute in Ghana. Headquartered in Peru, the International Potato Center seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweet potato, other root and tuber crops, and on the improved management of natural resources in the Andes and other mountain areas. Because of its versatility and adaptability, sweet potato ranks as the world’s seventh most important food crop—after wheat, rice, maize, potato, barley, and cassava. Asia is the world’s largest sweet potato-producing region, with 125 million tons of annual production. In contrast, although African farmers produce only about 7 million tons of sweet potato annually, most of the crop is cultivated for human consumption. African yields are quite low—about a third of Asian yields—indicating huge potential for future growth. One placement was created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.

Un Techo para mi País
Location: Santiago, Chile
Un Techo para mi País (UTPMP) is a non-profit organization led by university students and young professionals. Through the construction of transitional houses, they work with families living in extreme poverty in a social inclusion process that allows them to develop as a sustainable community. This internship is based around three core areas (1) researching and submitting funding applications to donor bodies (2) assisting in developing communication materials and (3) coordinating events. IIP interns will also be responsible for formulating and seeing through innovative and creative means with which to raise funds. Specific responsibilities will include: updating contact and application databases, standardizing documents and translations, researching and contacting institutions, presenting applications for various projects in Latin American, and assisting the organization in the creation a strategy of local funds. IIP candidates should be proficient in Spanish, have some experience with translations, and must be proactive, creative and attentive to detail. Two placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences
Location: Paris, France
One placement isavailable for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern in UNESCO's Paris office in the Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences, which hosts the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB), including a network of learning sites for sustainable development throughout the world and the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP), which supports earth science research for society. The work in the division covers a range of natural science issues for society such as geologic resources, biodiversity, conservation, carbon sequestration, education and human adaptation and mitigation to global change. The division is developing a new initiative looking at the future relationship between Biosphere Reserves in UNESCO’s World Network and extractive industries. The two month project of the IIP intern will focus on research to develop a series of detailed case studies on existing scenarios looking at the challenges and successes in certain sites and translating these experiences into an understanding of multi-use planning across landscapes. A component of this work will also consider the material needs for sustainable development and the implications of sustainability in mining for neighboring ecosystems and human communities. IIP candidates should have an academic background/interest in environmental sciences, ecology, and or geology; some GIS/mapping skills and experience in developing countries and doing field work. preferred. The IIP intern will work in Paris but be in contact with experts around the world. Basic French language skills are required; an advanced level of French would be an asset. One placement has been been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. Applicants must be juniors. Note: If you are interested in this internship, please contact the IIP for information about additional application procedures. Do not fill out UNESCO's online application before contacting Princeton's International Internship Program.

Witness for Peace
Location: Managua, Nicaragua
Witness for Peace (WFP) is a politically independent, nationwide grassroots organization of people committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience. WFP’s mission is to support peace, justice and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing U.S. policies and corporate practices that contribute to poverty and oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. Responsibilities may include: researching the economic policies in Nicaragua that force Nicaraguans to migrate away from home to look for work and writing an article about the research; helping to develop educational tools on the Roots of Migration in Nicaragua for use in WFP’s delegations program and grassroots advocacy work; monitoring the immigrant rights debate and building relationships with organizations working in the U.S., Mexico, and Nicaragua; publicizing WFP’s Roots of Migration materials with immigrant rights organizations; posting updates on the Roots of Migration campaign to the People Transforming Policy blog and WFP Facebook page; updating the WFP website as needed; other projects as needed, based on the IIP intern’s interests and skills. Spanish skills are an asset. IIP interns will gain experience in online organizing and communications strategies for policy advocacy. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern.