Grassroots DevelopmentAt — The Foundation for Community Development and Empowerment (FCDE)
FCDE’s philosophy is deeply rooted in and committed to positive sustainable development practices that uplift communities and make comprehensive and lasting change. FCDE empowers communities to direct and achieve their own development objectives by increasing the capacity of organizations already working in the region. FCDE’s approach ensures that local organizations garner the necessary tools and skills to strengthen their work and increase impact in their communities. Recognizing the interconnections of community development required to yield broad-based impact, FCDE partners with local NGO/CBOs working in any of six domains: Agriculture, Energy & Environment; Health; Livelihoods; Social Justice; Women’s Empowerment; and Youth & Education. This experience will allow students to work with grassroots organizations in a variety of ways. The biggest need is grant writing, marketing and communications, social media outreach and design, and website development.
By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned... ● Foster cross-cultural understanding that created connection, built community, and expanded positive transnational narratives, ● Enhance intercultural and global competencies and gain practical experience collaborating on international teams to strengthen workforce readiness ● Deepen knowledge and understanding of local needs and community-based solutions in Western Uganda. ● Increase support for grassroots organizations addressing the socio-economic disparities in rural communities ● 85% of internship projects meet established objectives based on statements of work ● 90% of organizations report satisfaction with service-learning projects ● Increase local demand for internships based on inquiries and FCDE’s annual partner survey
The interns will engage with FCDE staff engaging in virtual orientation sessions, which might include: Introductions & Virtual Team Building ● Effective Virtual Communication for Transnational Teamwork ● Overview of Sustainable Community Development.
| Hours | Duration |
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| 5 | hours per week |