Action India – Wellesley in India (New Delhi, India) November 10, 2008
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Founded in 1976, Action India, based in New Delhi has worked for thirty years to empower women, adolescents, and youth in Delhi’s urban slums and rural villages to make change in their communities through education, awareness, and collective action. Action India’s feminist approach has evolved through interaction with grassroots women in Delhi’s “resettlement colonies.” Action India staff work with these communities to develop knowledge about reproductive health, nutrition, women’s legal rights, and conflict resolution through the dissemination of information and trainings. Additionally, they organize grassroots groups to campaign for women’s rights, and conduct policy-level advocacy to promote national and international laws that protect the rights of women, youth, and children.
Internship Description:
The intern at Action India will be a combined position of office and fieldwork. As an office intern the student will assist the director at the main office and develop a project that matches her interests with the needs of the organization. Additional tasks will include office management work, non-profit organizational development and fundraising. As a field intern the student will have the opportunity to complete extensive fieldwork in both rural and urban areas. The field intern will provide support to field programs and witness the women’s courts (informal) first hand. The intern will also work with her supervisor to conduct a substantial project for the organization. She should be prepared to work in communities struggling with extreme poverty and in situations dealing with issues of violence against women. An independent and outgoing nature is required for success in this position.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Hindi language skills required Open to Sophomores, and Juniors Open to students of all majors An interest in women’s issues and South Asia
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Personality: Flexible Independently Motivated Resourceful Mature Ready to involve themselves in all Action India activities |
Gandhian Institute of Studies (Trust) – Wellesley in India (Varanasi) November 10, 2008
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The Gandhian Institute of studies (Trust) is of historical importance, initially having been started to build connections between social sciences and the world of social change. Since the early sixties it has been a hub of alternative thinking. The institute has hosted many important resident scholars including, Ernst Friedrich “Fritz” Schumacher, author of Small is beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered. Headed by one of the greatest living Gandhian Ideologues, the institute has many fine scholars, who are experts on topics including, the uplift of the Indian peasantry, caste systems, women’s issues, and sustainable development.
Dr.Muniza Khan is a fine scholar on Muslim women and an energetic Registrar of the Institute. She is also a legendary social reformer who fought against purdah and other problems in Varanasi. Her Ph.D thesis explored the effects of on Muslim customs and laws Muslim on women and marriages. Dr. Khan’s is currently negotiating with an Irish University to making a film on weavers in Varanasi.
Internship Description:
An intern with at the Gandhian Institute of Studies (Trust) will work closely with Dr. Khan on research projects related to social change and human rights in Varanasi, India. This research will include both literature review and field components. An intern should also have her own research interests. The intern will also complete other office tasks and fieldwork as needed.
Ideal Internship Qualifications:
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Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors An interest in South Asia, Human Rights, Muslim Women, Social Change, Hindu-Muslim relations, Communal politics, and/or Research required. Hindi language a plus, but not required |
Personality: Mature Motivated Independent and resourceful Flexible Willing to take on challenges
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Aga Khan Educational Services (AKES) – Wellesley in India (Mumbai) November 6, 2008
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Organization Description:
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of six agencies of the AKDN supporting activities in the field of education. AKES is a network of educational institutions that combines the operation of over 300 schools with the management of quality preschool, primary, secondary and higher-secondary educational services in Asia and Africa impacting over 54,000 students. AKES is committed to achieving excellence by continuous improvement of its programmes, services and processes without regard to faith, origin or gender. Offering a superior education to students is perhaps the most important factor, in creating a successful future for generations that will have to cope with a rapidly changing environment.
The Aga Khan Education Service, India (AKES,I) is a part of the Aga Khan Education Services global. AKES,I is committed to enriching lives by enhancing and sustaining “Quality Education”. Its footprints can be traced back to the early 1900’s the first Aga Khan School started in 1905 in Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat. AKES,I currently operates 10 schools, 1 Hostel in Hyderabad, 21 Day Care Centres and 16 support centres in Maharashtra, Gujarat & Andhra Pradesh. AKES,I seeks to respond creatively to the educational needs of children in a way that will enable them to shape their future.
Until June 2007, the Schools Development Programme (SDP) was a critical component of AKES,I funded by the European Commission through Aga Khan Foundation, India, under the Programme for Enrichment of School Level Education (PESLE). As a part of PESLE, the SDP focused on disseminating its learning and affecting the education system at large. The emphasis was on school culture, enabling its progress into effective learning organizations. The SDP technology was based on four parameters – joint problem solving, reflective practices, creation of an enabling environment through informed leadership and sustainability through outreach.
The Aga Khan schools in Mumbai are located in the Byculla area of the city, and are some of the most advanced and challenged educational institutions. AKES Mumbai serves children from nursery (preschool) to tenth grades, teaching the national and the state curriculum in the co-ed and girls’ school respectively.
Internship Description:
Interns work as apprentice teachers, in classrooms that are equivalent U.S. grades 1-10. Interns will work in either the new co-educational school or the girl’s school, and should indicate on their application, which school they are interested in. Additionally, interns may spend part of each week working with faculty and staff on specific faculty/staff development and enrichment projects. Interns will also provide any administrative or activity support, as required by the school.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors Interest in Education and Teaching in a nonprofit setting Experience working with children Demonstrated interest in South Asia |
Personality: Resourceful Flexible Open-minded Mature |
Bal Ashram (Childrens Ashram) – Wellesley in India (Varanasi) November 6, 2008
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Organization Description:
Bal Ashram provides a safe home for boys who have no means to further their lives and who are caught in an extremely dysfunctional situation with or without parents. Here, the children receive housing, food, clothing, the opportunity to receive education and guidance. Most of all, they find a home with love and care. Not only does Bal Ashram have a comprehensive program for the boys who live at the Ashram, it also provides a day school for local children from poor families and helps to fund a local school for poor and street children, Little Stars School, which includes an orphanage for girls. An exciting new project at Bal Ashram, centered in principles of sustainability, is the construction of an eco-park, just across the Ganges.
Part of a larger international network of spiritual communities, the Ashram, functions as a school and place of inspiration to all who step on its grounds. At Bal Ashram, seva, or self-less service, is the over ridding message. The vision of the Ashram is to:
1. Promote brotherhood among all human beings irrespective of race, religion, caste or social status.
2. Promote the feeling of Motherly reverence towards women.
3. Create a suitable environment for young children for proper education and wholesome growth.
4. Serve the needy and neglected, helping them return to society with dignity, and educate society to accept them without discrimination.
5. Bring out the essence of true spirituality without pomp and show, and provide a secular stage for different ideologies to work together.
6. Make an active effort to eradicate the dowry system in India as well as eliminate the huge sums spent on marriage and other ceremonies, and rectify the inherent problems of the caste system.
7. Establish more Ashrams dedicated to these ideals and help other organizations of a similar nature.
Internship Description:
This internship experience is different than most other Wellesley Internship Programs. The interns will live in the beautiful and simple Bal Ashram and will experience what it means to live a life of service. All members at Bal Ashram contribute to all aspects of running the orphanage, educational program, Little Stars School, and maintaining the space. Specific projects may include designing Sunday programming for the girls of Little Stars School, providing day to day care for the boys of Bal Ashram, and various office or research projects. The intern will be expected to work with the program supervisors prior to her arrival in India, to find a specific project that matches her skills and interests with the needs of the organization. The more energy and open-mindedness one brings to the ashram the more they will get out of the experience.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Interest in nonprofits or grassroots development Excellent writing and computer skills Experience and or interest in working with children |
Personality: Flexible Resourceful Mission Driven Ability to live and work in challenging conditions |
Tupperware India: Wellesley Internships in India – New Delhi, India December 21, 2007
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Tupperware India
Wellesley Internships in India
Organization Description:
Tupperware India Pvt. Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the US based Tupperware Brands Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality plastic food storage and serving containers. Tupperware started its operations in 1996 in India and has been growing steadily over the last decade.
The Tupperware Party Plan method of selling is a unique and extremely successful model of selling adopted by Tupperware. Through this unique selling method, Tupperware has recorded remarkable acceptance and success in India. To date, more than 100 products (from Tupperware’s International range) have been introduced in the Indian market and they are available across the country. The product mix comprises of Dry Storage, Food Preparation, Food Serving, Refrigeration and Freezer Range as well as some specifically designed products to suit the needs of Indian homes. The product offerings are such that it caters to the entire family needs.
A global Company with local emphasis, Tupperware has focused on the needs of the Indian consumer and their kitchen requirements. Some of the custom designed products introduced are Multi Cook, a versatile microwavable product adapted to suit Indian Cuisine and Multi Masala, a modern version of the traditional spice keepers.
Significant Achievements in India
Products available in over 40 cities across the country
Over 100 successful products have been introduced in the country to date, with many more products coming regularly for promotions
The Tupperware opportunity has been shared with over 75 distributors and over 30,000 consultants so far
Every year, a number of these women are recognized and rewarded for their significant achievements in selling these world class products
Internship Description:
The intern at Tupperware India will work on one of the following products:
Corporate Social Responsibility: Tupperware India has recently partnered with Literacy India, an NGO to work for empowering underprivileged rural women in Gurgaon. A full fledged video report on the progress thus far and the areas of focus, is required take this project to bigger heights. This intern will be supervised by the Marketing Manager.
Tupperware is a ‘young’ brand in India and yet we don’t attract young sales force into the business. The result, we don’t end up selling to the young. The focus of this project is how we can attract young urban women into the Tupperware business opportunities. Evaluate, experiment with and outline various cost-effective platforms to reach, excite and motivate young ladies into the business. The interns will be supervised by the National Sales Manager.
Marketing: T-Life, the member magazine of Tupperware was launched two years ago, but has yet to see explosive growth. The intern will under take a marketing project to answer the question: What kind of Direct Marketing actions can be initiated to increase the membership base of T-Life? She will be supervised by the Marketing Manager.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Fluent in English Strong written and oral communication skills Socio-economic knowledge of India would be desirable Excellent computer skills |
Personality: Sociable Creative Detail oriented Action Oriented Adaptable |
Action India: Wellesley in India Internship Program – New Delhi, India December 12, 2007
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Action India
Wellesley in India Internship Program – New Delhi, India
Founded in 1976, Action India, based in New Delhi has worked for thirty years to empower women, adolescents, and youth in Delhi’s urban slums and rural villages to make their own change in society through education, awareness, and collective action. Action India’s feminist approach has evolved through interaction with grassroots women in Delhi’s “resettlement colonies.” They work with these communities to develop knowledge about reproductive health, nutrition, women’s legal rights, and conflict resolution through the dissemination of information and trainings. They organize grassroots groups to campaign for women’s rights, and conduct policy-level advocacy to promote national and international laws that protect the rights of women, youth, and children.
Internship Description:
There are two internship opportunities at Action India and office intern (does not require Hindi language) and a field intern (requires spoken Hindi Language). Both interns will be working in communities struggling with extreme poverty and in situations dealing with issues of violence against women.
The office intern will assist the director at the main office and develop a project that matches the students’ interests with the needs of the organization. Additional tasks will include office management work, nonprofit organizational development and fundraising. The office intern may have the opportunity to accompany the field intern several times during the summer, but her main responsibilities will be in the office.
The field intern placement, requires spoken Hindi language, but will have the opportunity to complete extensive fieldwork in both rural and urban areas. The field intern will provide support to all field programs and witness the women’s courts (informal) first hand. The intern will also work with her supervisor to conduct a substantial project for the organization.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Open to Sophomores, and Juniors Open to students of all majors An interest in women’s issues Office Intern – Hindi is not required Field Intern – Spoken Hindi required |
Personality: Flexible Open Minded Motivated Eager to lean Ready to involve themselves in all Action India activities |
Bal Ashram (Childrens Ashram): Wellesley in India – Varanasi December 12, 2007
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Bal Ashram (Children’s Ashram)
Wellesley India – Varanasi
Organization Description:
Bal Ashram provides a safe home for boys who have no means to further in their lives or who are caught in an extremely dysfunctional situation with or without parents. Here, the children receive housing, food, clothing and an opportunity to receive education and guidance. Most of all, they find a home with love and care. The boys of Bal Ashram also receive business training in the Ashram’s new solar bakery, which is the only one of its kind in India. At Bal Ashram, seva, or self-less service, is the over ridding message. Not only does Bal Ashram have a comprehensive program for the boys who live at the Ashram, it also provides a day care school for local children from poor families and helps to fund a local school for poor and street children, Little Stars School, which includes an orphanage for girls.
Part of a larger international network of spiritual communities, the Ashram, functions as a school and place of inspiration to all who step on its grounds. The vision of the Ashram is to:
1. Promote brotherhood among all human beings irrespective of race, religion, caste or social status.
2. Promote the feeling of Motherly reverence towards women.
3. Create a suitable environment for young children for proper education and wholesome growth.
4. Serve the needy and neglected, helping them return to society with dignity, and educate society to accept them without discrimination.
5. Bring out the essence of true spirituality without pomp and show, and provide a secular stage for different ideologies to work together.
6. Make an active effort to eradicate the dowry system in India as well as eliminate the huge sums spent on marriage and other ceremonies, and rectify the inherent problems of the caste system.
7. Establish more Ashrams dedicated to these ideals and help other organizations of a similar nature.
Internship Description:
This internship experience is different than most other Wellesley Internship Programs. The interns will live in the beautiful and simple Bal Ashram and will experience what it means to live a life of service. All members at Bal Ashram contribute to all aspects of running the orphanage, educational program, Little Stars School, and maintaining the space. Specific projects may include designing Sunday programming for the girls of Little Stars School, providing day to day care for the boys of Bal Ashram, and various office projects. The intern will be expected to work with the program supervisors prior to her arrival in India, to find a specific project that matches her skills and interests with the needs of the organization. The more energy and open-mindedness one brings to the ashram the more they will get out of the experience.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Interest in nonprofits or grassroots development Excellent writing and computer skills Experience and or interest in working with children |
Personality: Flexible Resourceful Mission Driven Ability to live and work in challenging conditions |
Aga Khan Educational Services (AKES): Wellesley in India – Mumbai December 5, 2007
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Our Mumbai Interns
Aga Khan Educational Services (AKES)
Wellesley in India – Mumbai
Organization Description:
Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) provides education to some 55,000 students in 12 countries throughout Eastern Africa and South and Central Asia and has done so for than a century. As a part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), AKES with Aga Khan Health Services provides social services equally for people of all faiths in urban and rural regions of the developing world. The AKDN also comprises institutions devoted to culture and architecture, rural support programs, and tourism and financial services (for more information, see www.akdn.org).
In some parts of the world, Aga Khan schools provide the only access to formal schooling for girls and young women. Aga Khan Education Services has operated schools in India for almost a century. The School Development Programme of Aga Khan Education Service, India is one of the four core partners of the programme for enrichment of school level education drawing on funds from the European community channeled through the Aga Khan. The School Development Programme technologies consists of 4 components 1) Reflection practice, 2) Group Problem solving, 3) Creation of an enabling Environment of Informed, Skilled leadership, 4) Sustainability through outreach. The Aga Khan schools in Mumbai are located in the Byculla area of the city, and are some of the largest and most challenged, as urban schools often are. AKES Mumbai serves children from first to tenth grades by teaching the state curriculum in both a boys and girls school.
Internship Description:
Interns work as apprentice teachers in either the boys or girls school, in classrooms that are equivalent U.S. grades 1-10. In addition, interns may spend part of each week working with faculty and staff on specific faculty/staff development and enrichment projects. Interns will also provide any administrative or activity support, as required by the school.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors Interest in Education and Teaching in a nonprofit setting Experience working with children Demonstrated interest in South Asia |
Personality: Resourceful Flexible Open-minded Mature |
