Foundation for Sustainable Development Internships in Latin America and Africa

Intern in Latin America or Africa! FSD internships are developed on a case-by-case basis dependent on the needs of our overseas communities and the skills of a given intern. They can fall under numerous focus areas, including publich health, microfinance, business development, marketing, education, technology, and more.

The experience begins with an in-country orientation led by FSD’s local site team. Site teams provide each intern with invaluable guidance and insight throughout their program; this starts with orientation, which covers both theory (such as FSD’s asset-based community development model) and day-to-day details (such how to navigate the local transit system). Interns are introduced to other interns serving in the area, and then to their respective host organizations and host families.

After orientation, project work begins. The intern and the host organization will develop a work plan aimed at supporting the organization’s work. Some interns create brand new projects, and others contribute to ongoing work, but the overall focus always remains on community involvement, sustainability, and effectiveness.

FSD internships can be as short as nine weeks or as long as a full year. The more time a participant is able to commit to a project—laying the foundation, doing the work, evaluating results, and adjusting accordingly—the more effective it can be.

Early summer applications must be received by April 14.

Late Summer applications must be received by May 10.

Fall applications must be received by August 8

Applications are considered as they arrive. Individual locations may reach capacity before their application deadline.