Ventures in Development – LUCE China (Shanghai) November 10, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in China, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Shanghai, Summer 2009, Tibetan, business, development, economics, entrepreneur, international relations, journalism, language skillls, nonprofit, research, sophomores.comments closed
Organization Description:
Ventures in Development is a non-profit organization that seeks to incubate and launch social enterprise ventures. We take innovative approaches to solve social issues and apply traditional business skills to achieve the double bottom line. Our vision is to solve development challenges through innovative and sustainable business solutions. Our current work spans two areas: Knowledge Development and Enterprise Development.
Our Knowledge Development platform aims to increase the awareness and adoption of social enterprises by creating an environment that can engage people on the issues of social entrepreneurship. We aim to achieve this through the following programs:
Case Studies: There are very little known cases of social entrepreneurship in this region. The goal of this program is to showcase and analyze home grown cases of social enterprises. Presentations: There is very limited understanding on social enterprises. We regularly give presentations and run workshops to increase the understanding of this field.
Our Enterprise Development platform encourages corporations, non-profits, and social entrepreneurs to take action to solve development problems with business solutions. We help identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable businesses and create social impact. We are currently incubating two enterprises: Shokay (www.shokay.com) and Mei Xiang Yak Cheese (www.meixiangcheese.com). In Shokay, we are the social entrepreneurs ourselves. Through experiencing firsthand the challenges of launching a social enterprise in China, we are better equipped to help incubate future enterprises. In Mei Xiang Yak Cheese, we are incubating a Tibetan family to become role models of social entrepreneurship in remote Tibetan areas.
Internship Description:
Depending on her interest, the intern will work with either the Knowledge Development or Enterprise Development team.
An Enterprise Development Intern reports to Enterprise Development Manager, but works with the entire ViD team aiming to identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable and create social impact. Interns at ViD will play an important role by researching and identifying business opportunities that solve development challenges and lead to implementable social business plans. Interns will indicate their findings through feasibility reports written and presented to team members.
A Knowledge Development Intern works with the Case Study Program and reports to the Knowledge Development Manager. Knowledge Development Interns research on social entrepreneurship cases. There is the opportunity to travel, interview, and conduct studies on social entrepreneurs. The intern should have an interest in working with rural communities in Western China provinces (Yunnan, Qinghai). The intern will be responsible for developing and presenting rigorous analytical cases studies.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: § Strong interest in entrepreneurship and development · Coursework in Business, Journalism, Economics, International relations or relevant work experience · Excellent communication skills (English oral and written, Mandarin oral, Tibetan language skills a plus) · Superior interpersonal and organizational skills · Strong computer skills – particularly Microsoft Excel and Word · Strong ability to work with a diverse team
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Personality: Detail-oriented Motivated Flexible |
Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) – Internships in International Human Rights Organizations November 3, 2008
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Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)
Internships in International Human Rights Organizations
Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan organization working to improve the human rights situation of the people in North Korea as well as those North Koreans who have fled their country for various reasons. It was founded among human rights activists, intellectuals, and North Korean defectors in May 1996. NKHR has been dedicated to improving the dismal human rights situation in North Korea and helping the North Korean refugees in their plight by way of carrying out an international campaign in collaboration with individual human rights advocates, as well as NGOs worldwide. NKHR also assists North Korean defectors in South Korea with their resettlement into a new society. By protecting the human rights of North Koreans, NKHR hopes to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to contribute to the peaceful reunification and integration of North and South Koreas. For more information, please visit http://www.nkhumanrights.or.kr
Internship Description:
An internship with the NKHR will allow a student to participate in organizing international and domestic events related to the issue of human rights and North Korean refugees. Potential projects include working with NKHR staff and volunteers in assisting with the resettlement of North Korean defectors in South Korea, involvement in volunteer education and training, conducting research on refugees from the North Korea and updating archives, including NKHR quarterly journal and Web site. Other duties may include assisting the staff to organize international campaigns on related issues of human rights and refugees.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Strong written and oral communication skills. Sophomores and Juniors All majors are encouraged to apply. Background or majoring in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or East Asian Studies. Interest in Human Rights issues. Knowledge of North-South Korea conflict. |
Personality: Energetic Self-starter Independent worker Willing to adapt |
Elisabeth Luce Moore ’24 Internships in Asia: Hong Kong Monetary Authority December 9, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in Hong Kong, Juniors, Luce, Summer 2008, economics, international relations, political science, research, sophomores.1 comment so far
Intern at HKMA
Elisabeth Luce Moore ’24 Internships in Asia
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is Hong Kong’s central banking institution and was established on 1 April 1993 by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund with the Office of the Commissioner of Banking. Its main functions and responsibilities are governed by the Exchange Fund Ordinance and the Banking Ordinance and it reports to the Financial Secretary. The HKMA is the government authority in Hong Kong responsible for maintaining monetary and banking stability. Its main functions are:
keeping the Hong Kong dollar stable;
managing the Exchange Fund – Hong Kong’s official reserves – in a sound and effective way;
promoting the safety of Hong Kong’s banking system;
developing Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure to enable money to flow smoothly, freely and without obstruction;
The HKMA’s policy objectives are:
to maintain currency stability, within the framework of the linked exchange rate system, through sound management of the Exchange Fund, monetary policy operations and other means deemed necessary;
to promote the safety and stability of the banking system through the regulation of banking business and the business of taking deposits, and the supervision of authorised institutions; and
to enhance the efficiency, integrity and development of the financial system, particularly payment and settlement arrangements.
Internship Description:
The intern at the HKMA will work in the market surveillance team of the Market Research Division. The internship has two main components. The first component is to assist in constructing and refining a database for monitoring money and financial stability in Asia Pacific. This involves finding raw data, computing indicators, and organizing them for the use of the regional Monetary and Financial Stability Committee of the EMEAP, an organization composed of eleven central banks in Asia Pacific. The second component involves providing research assistance to the economist in research projects on financial market surveillance. The research office at the HKMA will provide the intern the opportunity to work with a truly international team.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Strong Academic background Excellent written and oral communication skills Interest in economics, political science, or International relations |
Personality: Motivated Professional |
ARI Asian Rural Institute: Luce Program – Japan December 4, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in Japan, Japanese, Juniors, Luce, Summer 2008, agriculture, environment, international relations, linguistic, peace and justice studies, sophomores, women.1 comment so far
Rice fields at ARI
ARI Asian Rural Institute
Luce Program – Japan
ARI is an international training center set on a 6 hectare farm in Northern Japan where rural leaders from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific are invited to study at ARI for nine months in sustainable, organic agriculture techniques, community development, and leadership. At the end of the program in December, participants return home to implement programs that will create healthier, more sustainable, and more independent villages and societies. A truly vibrant learning community, ARI hosts representatives from over 15 different countries with English used as the common language. Christian in inspiration, but ecumenical in practice, ARI welcomes people of all faiths, races, classes, and professions to learn and work together.
Internship Description:
Interns and volunteers are an integral part of the ARI community, growing alongside our participants and staff. Our dedicated interns support the training of our participants by living and working at ARI. They live simply and work humbly, offering them a chance to grow as individuals, as leaders and as valuable community members.
ARI interns must be ready for challenges and physically demanding work. Interns will be assigned to a work section in livestock, crops and vegetables, meal service, food processing, or office work. ARI is a completely self-sustaining community that does not revolve around a typical nine to five schedule. Interns sometimes start work at 6:30 in the morning and often work on Saturday mornings. Despite all the hard work, working at ARI is a lot of fun, with the chance to make lasting friendships and have a large impact on our international community.
ARI interns and participants live simply in a very diverse community, which can sometimes be frustrating. While interns are a crucial part of ARI, they serve in a purely supportive role, often putting the needs of others before themselves.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Academic interest include agriculture, environmental studies, international relations, Japanese, linguistic studies, peace and justice issues, religious studies, and women’s studies. |
Personality: An ideal candidate does not need previous farm experience, but should welcome new challenges, such as living and working simply, living with a vast diversity of cultures, ideas, and mentalities, and contributing to the training program in a supportive role. |
Ventures in Development: LUCE China – Shanghai December 4, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in China, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Shanghai, Summer 2008, Tibetan, business, development, economics, entrepreneur, international relations, journalism, language skillls, nonprofit, sophomores.1 comment so far
Ventures in Development
LUCE China – Shanghai
Organization Description:
Ventures in Development is a non-profit organization that seeks to incubate and launch social enterprise ventures. We take innovative approaches to solve social issues and apply traditional business skills to achieve the double bottom line. Our vision is to solve development challenges through innovative and sustainable business solutions. Our current work spans two areas: Knowledge Development and Enterprise Development.
Our Knowledge Development platform aims to increase the awareness and adoption of social enterprises by creating an environment that can engage people on the issues of social entrepreneurship. We aim to achieve this through the following programs:
Case Studies: There are very little known cases of social entrepreneurship in this region. The goal of this program is to showcase and analyze home grown cases of social enterprises. Presentations: There is very limited understanding on social enterprises. We regularly give presentations and run workshops to increase the understanding of this field.
Our Enterprise Development platform encourages corporations, non-profits, and social entrepreneurs to take action to solve development problems with business solutions. We help identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable businesses and create social impact. We are currently incubating two enterprises: Shokay (www.shokay.com) and Mei Xiang Yak Cheese (www.meixiangcheese.com). In Shokay, we are the social entrepreneurs ourselves. Through experiencing firsthand the challenges of launching a social enterprise in China, we are better equipped to help incubate future enterprises. In Mei Xiang Yak Cheese, we are incubating a Tibetan family to become role models of social entrepreneurship in remote Tibetan areas.
Internship Description:
Depending on her interest, the intern will work with either the Knowledge Development or Enterprise Development team.
An Enterprise Development Intern reports to Enterprise Development Manager, but works with the entire ViD team aiming to identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable and create social impact. Interns at ViD will play an important role by researching and identifying business opportunities that solve development challenges and lead to implementable social business plans. Interns will indicate their findings through feasibility reports written and presented to team members.
A Knowledge Development Intern works with the Case Study Program and reports to the Knowledge Development Manager. Knowledge Development Interns research on social entrepreneurship cases. There is the opportunity to travel, interview, and conduct studies on social entrepreneurs. The intern should have an interest in working with rural communities in Western China provinces (Yunnan, Qinghai). The intern will be responsible for developing and presenting rigorous analytical cases studies.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Strong interest in entrepreneurship and development Coursework in Business, Journalism, Economics, International relations or relevant work experience Excellent communication skills (English oral and written, Mandarin oral, Tibetan language skills a plus) Superior interpersonal and organizational skills Strong computer skills – particularly Microsoft Excel and Word Strong ability to work with a diverse team |
Personality: Detail-oriented Motivated Flexible |
Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR): Internships in International Human Rights Organizations December 1, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in East Asian languages and literature, Internships in International Human Rights Organizations, Juniors, Korea, NGO, Summer 2008, anthropology, economics, international relations, nonprofit, political science, sociology, sophomores.comments closed
Our Intern in Seoul
Citizen’s Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)
Internships in International Human Rights Organizations
Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan organization working to improve the human rights situation of the people in North Korea as well as those North Koreans who have fled their country for various reasons. It was founded among human rights activists, intellectuals, and North Korean defectors in May 1996. NKHR has been dedicated to improving the dismal human rights situation in North Korea and helping the North Korean refugees in their plight by way of carrying out an international campaign in collaboration with individual human rights advocates, as well as NGOs worldwide. NKHR also assists North Korean defectors in South Korea with their resettlement into a new society. By protecting the human rights of North Koreans, NKHR hopes to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to contribute to the peaceful reunification and integration of North and South Koreas. For more information, please visit http://www.nkhumanrights.or.kr
Internship Description:
An internship with the NKHR will allow a student to participate in organizing international and domestic events related to the issue of human rights and North Korean refugees. Potential projects include working with NKHR staff and volunteers in assisting with the resettlement of North Korean defectors in South Korea, involvement in volunteer education and training, conducting research on refugees from the North Korea and updating archives, including NKHR quarterly journal and Web site. Other duties may include assisting the staff to organize international campaigns on related issues of human rights and refugees.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Strong written and oral communication skills. Sophomores and Juniors All majors are encouraged to apply. Background or majoring in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or East Asian Studies. Interest in Human Rights issues. Knowledge of North-South Korea conflict. |
Personality: Energetic Self-starter Independent worker Willing to adapt |
