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GVI India Women's Empowerment Internship (short-term) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Kochi, India
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
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  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
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GVI India Women's Empowerment Internship (short-term)

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Travel to Kerala, India, and help contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal #5, Gender Equity. Our sustainable, long-term women’s empowerment program helps increase the quality of women and young girls’ education.

You can look forward to receiving skill-based training and mentorship, which in turn can help improve your career skills. India also offers you fascinating cultures, stunning scenery, wildlife in national parks and trademark tea and spice plantations.
 
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Through the women’s empowerment internship you will learn about and support ongoing gender equality programs in India by working with a range of organisations including schools, women’s groups, and other community-based organisations.

Our goal is to assist women and girls with developing and achieving their own goals. We also support the promotion of gender equality among community members, including men and boys, in the communities in which we work. As an Intern, you will contribute to our gender equality programs in India by helping us to run a range of workshops with local women whilst assisting with women’s economic development in India. Interns might also facilitate discussions with girls, boys, and men concerning gender equality in India.

You will spend your days working alongside project partners in the local community whilst also getting the chance to get a deeper insight into Indian culture, living and working in a culturally rich environment.

Through your internship, you will also earn your GVI ILM Leadership Development certificate, a qualification recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). All internships are geared at developing your leadership and role model skills, allowing you to develop a variety of key soft and hard skills that will put you a step ahead the rest of the pack.
 
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Travel to the southwestern province of Kerala. The western coast of India features the Western Ghat mountain range, the eighth most biodiverse mountain range in the world. These mountain ranges are home to 39 World Heritage sites featuring forested wildlife reserves, recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 
 
GVI volunteers in India stay in Kochi, a city that harbours an array of natural wonders and historical influences including Periyar National Park and Fort Kochi. This guarantees that those volunteering in India with GVI will experience significant ecological and cultural diversity. 
 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
  • Contribute towards meaningful and sustainable women’s empowerment initiatives. 
  • Earn your GVI ILM Leadership Development certificate, a qualification recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM);
  • Support local tea and saree shops or henna artists as you immerse yourself in the Indian culture
  • Explore India, while kayaking along the rivers and cycling through villages; spend the night on a houseboat and cruise along the enchanting backwaters.
 
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application.
 
For more information, check out our video https://youtu.be/8XCUg0Apaaw