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From the Field
Colombia

First position in international development

“My internship with Campaña Colombiana Contra Minas (CCCM - or the Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines) has been the first position I have held directly in the field of development.”
“My internship with Campaña Colombiana Contra Minas (CCCM - or the Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines) has been the first position I have held directly in the field of development.”

November 1, 2021
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From the Field
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Small actions lead to big impact

“My experience as an intern has allowed me to reflect on the notion that big dreams are realized when we take manageable, small steps that eventually contribute to our end goal.”
“My experience as an intern has allowed me to reflect on the notion that big dreams are realized when we take manageable, small steps that eventually contribute to our end goal.”

November 1, 2021
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From the Field
India

Gaining confidence and skills

“My internship with India Civil Watch International, is probably the best work experience I have ever been lucky enough to be a part of.”
“My internship with India Civil Watch International, is probably the best work experience I have ever been lucky enough to be a part of.”

October 1, 2021
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From the Field
Ethiopia

Finding your voice

“A month into the internship, I would have to say that this experience has already been one to remember.”
“A month into the internship, I would have to say that this experience has already been one to remember.”

October 1, 2021
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From the Field
Colombia

Details drive action in development

“Through my internship, I have learned about the very basis of development from the perspective of a nongovernmental organization.”
“Through my internship, I have learned about the very basis of development from the perspective of a nongovernmental organization.”

October 1, 2021
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From the Field
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Learning to be an intern

“My first month of being an intern at SOFEDI in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been far different from my expectations.”
“My first month of being an intern at SOFEDI in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been far different from my expectations.”

October 1, 2021
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From the Field
Kenya

Teamwork

“Being abroad, there was a little miscommunication at first regarding tasks.”
“Being abroad, there was a little miscommunication at first regarding tasks.”

September 1, 2021
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From the Field
Lesotho

One month

“I am a remote intern with Alternatives, and they placed me with an amazing host NGO, the Lesotho Association of Teachers.”
“I am a remote intern with Alternatives, and they placed me with an amazing host NGO, the Lesotho Association of Teachers.”

September 1, 2021
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From the Field
Sri Lanka

Just do it

“As I am nearing the end of my internship, I am grateful for being part of this wonderful experience.”
“As I am nearing the end of my internship, I am grateful for being part of this wonderful experience.”

August 1, 2021
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From the Field
Nepal

COVID is a bigger barrier than I thought

“As I am nearing the final month of my remote internship with SETU Nepal, I have really begun to feel the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“As I am nearing the final month of my remote internship with SETU Nepal, I have really begun to feel the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

August 1, 2021