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Examples of Internship Placements
Bangkok, Thailand with World Endeavors
International Relations Internship:
International Relations interns work for organizations engaged with issues of global importance, such as human rights, globalization, humanitarian action, and international economic development; they gain experience with research, grants, reporting, and policy. past interns have worked with a foundation which aims to tackle the issue of human trafficking between Thailand and its’ neighboring countries. Tasks have included assisting the administrative staff on different campaigns and programs, research on homelessness in developing countries, compiling information and comparison on children and individuals experiencing homelessness in Asia, assisting with hospital visits and food drives, and other projects as assigned.
NGO Internship Fighting Human Trafficking:
Join an NGO that promotes human and children's rights, and also serves as the center for missing people due to human trafficking. Interns assist with administrative tasks, help with various children's campaigns, conduct research and compile data.
Buenos Aires, Argentina with Road2Argentina
Social Organization Internship with RACI:
RACI (Argentine Network for International Cooperation) seeks to help international donors in their goal of identifying and supporting social organizations with high impact in Argentina. Its network is made up of more than 100 partner organizations that work in 12 different thematic areas which allows it to comprehensively address the country's problems and enhance the impact of RACI's actions.
Social Agenda Internship:
To address complex and conflicting issues of the social agenda, Cambio Democrático designs and conducts processes of inclusive dialogue between actors and / or sectors with diverse views and interests around a situation or conflict. These processes seek to build trust, identify consensus, make decisions and implement sustainable agreements in public policies.
Promoting Politics Internship:
Poder Ciudadano works to promote citizens' participation in politics and to make the broad public aware of issues of interest and corruption. They are also the Argentine branch of Transparency International, worldwide leader in the fight against corruption.
Dublin, Ireland with World Endeavors
International Anti-Corruption NGO Internship:
Irish Chapter of a global movement against corruption, which operates a helpline to provide assistance to whistleblowers, as well as witnesses and victims of corruption and wrongdoing. Interns assist with handling calls, participate in weekly casework meetings, manage and respond to emails, conduct legal research and analysis, operate case and data management systems, draft edit and proofread, assist with administrative activities and general office administration, and assist with fundraising and event organization and management.
London, UK with Anglo Educational Services
International Relations Internship:
As the world becomes a more complicated place, it’s essential to understand the intricacies of global politics and international relations. Anglo Educational Services offers interns the opportunity to work with national and international organisations to make a difference in the world. Interns can expect to work on their own research with support from scholars, through working with charities to help those less fortunate. Interns can expect to develop a wider understanding of the world, develop their critical thinking skills, and work with professionals with various backgrounds and focuses.
Madrid, Spain with World Endeavors
Migrant Services NGO Internship:
NGO that welcomes and provides resources to migrants. Interns participate in arranging summer school activities for the children, assist with arranging Spanish classes for adults and provide marketing support for the programs through social networks and the website.
Osaka, Japan with CRCC Asia
Government Internship:
Intern with the Kyoto Prefectural Government and support the international relations development of companies with the local economy.
Paris, France with World Endeavors
NGO Internship Providing Migrant Children Support:
NGO that provides educational programming to Lebanese children who have migrated to France. Interns assist with arranging activities related to arts and cultural exchange to engage the children, like music education, library resources and outdoor recreation.
Internship with Humanitarian Organization:
NGO working toward global development and promoting respect for human dignity while assisting people of diverse origins with education, citizenship and integration into society. They mainly assist young people, women and asylum seekers. Interns participate in sociolinguistic workshops, manage communication and marketing initiatives including social media and website updates and translate flyers and other marketing or informational materials.
Prague, Czech Republic with World Endeavors
Human Rights and Economic Development Internship:
International Relations interns work for organizations engaged with issues of global importance, such as human rights, globalization, humanitarian action, and international economic development; they gain experience with research, grants, reporting, and policy. Placements are available with small and medium-sized companies who are looking to break into new European and North American markets, and need the language skills and new ways of thinking that international interns bring to the position.
Rabat, Morocco with World Endeavors
International Relations Internship with Educational and Cultural Institution:
Join an organization focused on providing cross-cultural learning opportunities, and assist with a project centered on the use of fiction, feature films and documentaries in the promotion and teaching of human rights.
Multicultural Organization Internship:
A previous intern spent time with an organization devoted to providing the less fortunate with an institution where they can learn, share information and receive professional training. The organization seeks to promote cultures, both those of Morocco and those abroad. Consequently, the organization opened its board of directors to citizens of other countries with the hope of facilitating international dialogue and fostering mutual understanding and respect between different countries. Considering the increasing flow of migrants and refugees, they have expanded their humanitarian programming to embrace them as well. Ultimately, the organization strives to serve as a resource for Moroccans as well as a bridge between the two shores of the Mediterranean Sea where identities meet, recognize each other, and prepare for their future together.
NGO for Migrant and Refugee Services Internship:
Share your time and talents with an NGO that works to address the challenges faced by migrants, refugees and disadvantaged youth. In an effort to protect diversity and promote the value of all cultures, this organization provides opportunities for dialogue between the many different people inhabiting Morocco together. They work to promote integration of underprivileged Moroccans, Sub-Saharan migrants and refugees within Moroccan society, as well as to promote and facilitate migrants' voluntary return to their home countries. The organization has a reception center for sub-Saharan migrants, Syrians and other migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, where they offer psychological, pedagogical and social assistance and support. They also strive to provide protection and assistance to the most vulnerable people, including unaccompanied children, people with disabilities and women at risk.
Seoul, South Korea with CRCC Asia
Internship with Chamber of Commerce in Korea:
Intern at a Chamber of Commerce in Korea, a non-profit organization that represents the business interests of its 450+ members in Korea. The Chamber represents a broad spectrum of companies, which share significant commercial interests in the country. The Chamber works together with its home government to promote trade, commerce and investment in Korea and to provide trade support services to companies seeking to enter the market.
Commercial Relations Internship with Chamber of Commerce in Korea:
Intern at a Chamber of Commerce in Korea whose mission is to support companies established in Korea that wish to improve their commercial relations, to foster the cooperation between private entities and institutions and to establish a bridge between them. Additionally, the Chamber encourages the necessary coordination with the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of its home country in Seoul.
Tokyo, Japan with CRCC Asia
International Commercial Relations Internship:
Intern at an organization that supports the business development and international relations between Italy and Japan across commercial industries.