Action India – Wellesley in India (New Delhi, India) December 15, 2009
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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 |
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 |
