Overview
Host Organization: Soils, Food, and Healthy Communities
Location: Ekwendeni, Malawi
Soils, Food, and Healthy Communities (SFHC) is a non-profit organization based in Ekwendeni, Malawi. SFHC works with communities across Northern and Central Malawi to use agroecological farming approaches to manage land sustainably, support nutritious and diverse diets, increase farmer-to-farmer research and knowledge sharing, encourage democratic leadership and gender equity, and build resilience against climate change.
As an intern, students will work to support SFHC’s programming to support agroecological approaches to improve food security, nutrition, social equity and sustainable land management in rural communities in the region.
Anticipated tasks may include assisting with data entry, report writing, and updating SFHC outreach materials. Interns may also support participatory farmer training, conduct field visits and data collection efforts.
Successful candidates should have a background in global development, agriculture, nutrition, global health, ecology and/or entomology and have international travel experience in rural areas of the Global South with interest/experience in agroecology/sustainable agriculture/rural development in the Global South. Skills and knowledge in participatory research, gender issues, digital communication tools are valuable.
Funding
You will receive an award totaling at least $3,000 for airfare, transportation, and living expenses. A portion of the stipend may be paid directly to the in-country host to support housing, food, and local transportation.
About Us
This internship is managed by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and its Institute for African Development, part of Global Cornell.
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