Environmental Sustainability Internship in Kenya
In Kenya it is crucial to raise awareness and promote environmental sustainability. With global climate change and lack of education, now it is more important than ever to support community initiatives to save our environment. Interning with Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) provides a culturally immersive and professional experience where interns interact with, and learn from community members, all while helping to reach community-driven environmental goals.
Through an internship with FSD, you’ll have the opportunity to work with organizations that are working to mitigate the risks of climate change and support environmental sustainability. Whether it be organic agriculture, sustainable water management, forest regeneration, renewable technology, or biodiversity, FSD interns support the mission of the local communities where they work.
FSD’s programs let you work directly in service-based internships or do international research. Interns are matched with a community organization, learn about their priorities, and work with their host-colleagues to develop a project plan that aligns with the organization's mission.
Internship Highlights
- Interns will work directly with community organizations and advance environmental sustainability goals in Kakamega, Kenya.
- You will have the opportunity to develop a truly sustainable project during your time in-country. Our site teams will help support your project development and give guidance as needed.
- All interns have the opportunity to write a grant proposal through the FSD Grant Writing Competition (optional). For interns interested in a career in nonprofits, proposal writing is extremely helpful
- Our in-country site teams provide in-depth training on development topics and 24-hour support for anything you may need during your stay abroad.
- Interns live with host families to foster community integration and cultural understanding.
FSD internships are designed and structured for university students and recent graduates. A strong emphasis is placed on experiential learning, meaning that interns are learning through the implementation of key phases of work in their internship. FSD site teams conduct training and reflection sessions to assist interns during their cultural integration and during their project planning and development work. We strive to ensure relationships of reciprocal benefit, meaning that both the community and intern benefits from the experience.