Join We-Empower as an intern
We Empower is dedicated to Youth Empowerment as we strive to educate and inspire the next generation of global leaders and entrepreneurs, both in the USA and around the world. This is showcased through our collaboration with academia, internship and mentorship opportunities.
We-Empower accepts 5-6 interns per year through direct applications and through The Fund for American Studies, (TFAS), a non-profit organization in Washington D.C. that educates future leaders about the inner workings of D.C. https://tfas.org/ The TFAS D.C. Semester and Summer Programs bring together top students from across the country and from other nations.
We-Empower provides interns with a variety of experiential learning opportunities. Interns are matched with an expert mentor from our team. Working together, intern and mentor identify a task which can be completed during the 8 week internship. Interns also work closely with our Director of Communications learning the intricacies of website development, improving visibility on social media and how to increase search engine hits. Interns assist the team in developing grant proposals.
Interns are involved in research and development, prioritizing goals, scheduling and setting internal deadlines. We-Empower provides interns with first hand insight into educational and career building opportunities such as Peace Corps and the Fulbright Scholarship program, to name a few.
Testimonials from We-Empower Interns
Ascher Kulich
During my 2+ years at We-Empower, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to experience the impact of international development through the lens of a small, women-owned non-profit. Under Noubia’s guidance, I learned first-hand how to prepare for U.S. government grants, meet stakeholders, partner with organizations, and deliver successful bids focusing on a variety of technical areas and contexts.
My role as Project Coordinator and later Senior Project Coordinator gave me the experience necessary to learn about the industry and kick-start my career in development.
At We-Empower, I was able to wear multiple hats and learn about business development, proposal development, and communications, as well as numerous technical areas including food security and safety, aquaculture, refugee assistance, women’s empowerment, health, and WASH. This culminated in submitting seven proposals and completing two capture trips – Mali and Lebanon – that altered the way I view the world, it’s problems, and the path towards finding solutions.
The team at We-Empower taught me invaluable lessons on the importance of hard work, humility, and strong relationships, and I am very grateful for my wonderful experience at the organization.
Ascher.
Aryana Sutton
Aryana interned at We-Empower in 2021. She made serious professional contributions to a concept proposal being prepared for submission by We-Empower.
After learning more about the Fulbright Scholarship Program from Professor Mushtaq Memon, a Fulbright Scholar, Aryana is applying for an English Teaching Assistantship in Spain.
She sees this as an important stepping stone on her way to a career in International Development.
Eden Latham
My time at We-Empower has, without a doubt, been one of the most defining and invaluable experiences in my professional life thus far. In just a few short months, I have gained such a wide range of knowledge, experience, and excitement for working in global development. From day one, my personal passions for agriculture and sustainability were also taken into high regard, exposing me to as much of their work in this realm as possible. Thus, making everything I accomplished here exciting and extremely beneficial to my interests.
The W-E team truly values meaningful experiences for interns that not only benefit the mission of the organization, but give interns the satisfaction of knowing they are actively playing a role in changing the world for the better. I’ve gained insight on the inner workings of implementing projects; meeting with stake holders, partners, and organizations in D.C. and Maryland to discuss new opportunities and collaborations. In addition, conducting development research for future projects.
W-E team members, too, have joyfully and openly provided me with mentorship guidance on Peace Corps and Fulbright opportunities, helping me better realize my next step in life (which I cannot thank them enough for). The immeasurable passion, knowledge, and kindness of Noubia and the W-E team has made my internship truly amazing and personally empowering in every way. Merci beaucoup, We-Empower!
Eden
Rachel Vatelia
Rachael interned with us in 2020. Under Professor Mushtaq Memon mentorship, she applied to the Fulbright Scholarship Program and has been pursuing her studies in France since.
Maria Cuenca
My internship with We-Empower was a very unique and special experience due to the fact that it was completely remote due to the covid-19 pandemic. While I was disappointed that I would not be able to work alongside the team in Washington DC, I was quickly grateful for the way in which they valued the interns by allowing us to partake in multiple assignments and projects that aligned with our interests, experiences, and talents.
As a Political Science and Global Studies major with a concentration in Latin American International politics, I was able to contribute towards an expansion of international collaboration within the Latin American region by researching opportunities to partner with local organizations and thus share We-Empower’s resources and talents within the region.
Another project that we as the interns embarked on was a Covid-19 impact video, where we surveyed people from across the globe on how their lives, businesses, and homelife changed due to the pandemic by focusing on women and youth within developing countries. I was also able to contribute to We-Empower’s social media presence by tapping into my creative side and designing graphics for We-Empower’s Instagram page. The expertise and knowledge shared is something I treasure greatly as I pursue a career in international development and possibly an opportunity to volunteer with the Peace Corps post-graduation.
We-Empower wasn’t just an internship experience but also a mentorship experience, where the team was incredibly encouraging and helpful in guiding us towards our individual goals. Thank you We-Empower for everything.
Maria
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Volunteer with We-Empower
Volunteer opportunities are also available and can be matched to your skills and interests. Here are some of the current openings available for volunteers
Program Development
Volunteers with expertise in agriculture, women and children’s health, supply chain management, and small business creation are needed to assist with development opportunities
Communication
Volunteers can help increase We-Empower’s visibility by sharing their expertise in public relations, social media and website design
Training
Trainers and training designers from all fields are needed, especially to meet the challenge of remote learning imposed by Covid-19.
Mentoring
We-Empower’s interns are expected to make serious professional contributions to our mission and experience real personal growth during their internships. Volunteers acting as mentors are essential to this program.