This  program offers a unique opportunity to engage in community-driven projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience in sustainable development. Tailored to your skills, interests, and the specific needs of the communities we serve, this immersive experience will deepen your understanding of ethical, impactful development practices

Your internship journey starts with your application. From there, we guide you through a smooth transition into the program, including

• Comprehensive Pre-Departure Support: Guidance on travel logistics, cultural insights, health and safety protocols, and program expectations.
• Intensive Communication: Our team keeps in close contact, following a structured timeline to help you prepare for your trip and internship.
• Host Organization and Site Preparation: We ensure both you and your host community are well-prepared for a successful experience.

Upon arrival, you will participate in a structured orientation program designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills to navigate your new environment. Orientation covers:

• Cultural and Community Insights: Understanding local customs, traditions, and societal norms.
• Safety and Adaptation Training: Strategies for personal security and adapting to your host community.
• FOSCOD Program Overview: Introduction to our work, mission, and ethical development principles.

Interns work closely with our team and host organization supervisors to integrate into the community and develop a meaningful project. This includes:

• Conducting a community needs assessment to align your work with local priorities.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Designing a work plan that contributes to long-term impact.

• Project Objectives: Clearly defined goals and desired outcomes of the project.
• Project Scope: Boundaries and deliverables of the project, outlining what is included and excluded.
• Timeline and Milestones: A detailed schedule with key checkpoints to track progress.
• Resource Allocation: Assignment of personnel, budget, and other necessary resources to project tasks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively involving all relevant parties in the project throughout the implementation process.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential issues and developing strategies to mitigate their impact.
• Progress Monitoring: Regularly tracking project performance against the plan to identify deviations and take corrective actions.
• Communication Plan: Establishing clear channels for communication with stakeholders to keep everyone informed.
• Deliverables: The tangible outputs or results that the project is expected to produce.

• Learn to write a professional end of project report

• Presenting findings and hand over project report to stakeholders for sustainability beyond your internship.

Deepen your understanding of international development issues through workshops featuring

• Expert-led discussions.
• Cultural site visits.
• Hands-on service-learning activities.

Take a refreshing weekend retreat to recharge, reflect, and gain new perspectives beyond your project work. Enjoy and have fun. 

• A chance to reflect on your experience.
• Travel excursions for cultural exposure.
• Bonding and networking opportunities with fellow interns.

Regular group meetings offer a supportive space to:

• Share and process experiences.
• Navigate cultural adaptation challenges.
• Expand awareness of development work and best practices.

For full cultural immersion, interns live with a host family for the first eight weeks, fostering deep community connections. Long-term interns (16+ weeks) demonstrating cultural adaptation may opt for independent housing after this period.