LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA

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1 LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA Organization Contact Info Opportunities Countries Adelante Abroad Chile, Costa Rica, Provides internship placement in a local company working 101 Main Street, Suite B (1-12 Uruguay in a real workplace environment. Seal Beach, CA (562) (562) (fax) info@adelanteabroad.com American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) An international voluntary organization of business and professional persons committed to fostering business relations between the United States and other countries Varies by country, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,, El Savador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela Casa Xelaju Supervised in and around Quetzaltenango. Callejon15, Diagonal 13-02, Zona 1 Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (minimum 6 weeks) Guatemala U.S. contact Casa Xelaju, 4701 Zenith Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN CASA (612) CDS International (Partner with COINED) Provides opportunities to work in companies or organizations in Buenos Aires or Cordoba. are available in a variety of fields including business/finance, engineering, tourism, IT, media/ communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, Spanish studies, United Nations Plaza, 15th Floor, York, NY (212) usabroad@cdsintl.org (3

2 and economics. Center for Cultural Interchange Interns may choose placement location and are available in most fields including the sciences, business and the arts N. Lasalle Dr. Chicago, IL (312) (312) (1-4 The Center for Export & Investment for the Dominican Republic (CEI-RD) Sede Central Santo Domingo Av. 27 de Febrero esq. Gregorio Luperón, Frente a la Plaza de la Bandera Apto Santo Domingo, República Dominicana (809) (809) (fax) webmaster@cei-rd.gov.do Dominican Republic The Center for Inter-American Studies (CEDEI) Through CEDEI's Internship Program, students have the opportunity to gain valuable language and work experience related to their field of study. Participants work as volunteers for community-based organizations W Cactus Rd, Suite 104 Peoria, AZ USA CUENCA (toll-free in USA and Canada) (fax) info@cedei.org graduate & undergraduate, (7 week minimum) Center for Justice & International Law (CEJIL) Founded in 1991, CEJIL's principle objective is to achieve the full implementation of international human rights norms in the member States of the Organization of American States (OAS) through the use of the Inter-American System for the Protection of Human Rights and other international protection mechanisms CEJIL Washington Viviana Krsticevic, Executive Director 1630 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 401 Washington D.C , U.S.A. (202) (202) (fax) washington@cejil.org Brazil, Costa Rica,

3 CISPES The Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador Works to confront U.S. governmental intervention in Salvadoran internal affairs and to support progressive organizations in El Salvador Newton St. Washington, DC (202) El Salvador COINED Offers in companies and institutions of many fields. COINED has been active in international education since (2-12 Costa Rica Internship Institute (CRINI) Offers students the opportunity to work with social and humanitarian projects; and allow them to practice and improve their Spanish language skills. in both the natural and social sciences. Examples of internship projects and locations include: social work, gender issues and women s organizations, child development and education, health care, public health, community development, businesses, sustainable development, national parks, indigenous reserves, and human rights. info@costarica.com (fax) Undergraduate & graduate (2-4 Costa Rica Cross Cultural Solutions A non-profit organization operating volunteer programs around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives. 2 Clinton Place New Rochelle, New York (914) (914) info@crossculturalsolutions.org (3-12 weeks) Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru Cultural Embrace Organizes for hands-on experience in your preferred field. Positions are available in advertising, business, health, environment, social services and more Bill Hughes Road Austin, TX USA (512) info@culturalembrace.com Paid & unpaid (1-12, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica,, Mexico

4 EcuEVP EcuEVP places interns with many of the finest local and international companies in. Some of the fields available for : Human Rights Organizations, Import and Export Companies, Indigenous Rights Organizations, IT, Marketing & Public Relations, Museums, Newspapers & Magazines, Radio & TV, Schools, Social Institutions, Women's Rights Organizations. ecuevp2004@gmail.com Esperanza en Acción Grassroots, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of families living in poverty through fair trade and economic justice education. range from ethnographic opportunities to positions as facilitators of social and economic justice education with visiting delegations and others from the First World. dex.php P. O. Box 1011 Okemos, Michigan info@esperanzaenaccion.org Nicaragua Experiential Learning an Programs (ELEP) Designs and administers unique in a wide range of fields including: marketing, media and journalism, IT, foreign commerce, finance, auditing, social work, and tourism among others. P.O. Box: Quito - / South America (fax) info@elep.com Undergraduate & graduate (duration is flexible) Experiential Learning International Interns are matched with local organizations accepting internship applications in the fields of Journalism, Human Rights, Marketing, Education, Women's Empowerment, Economic Development, and more. 8 East 1st Ave. #102 Denver, CO (303) info@eliabroad.org, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica,, Guatemala, Nicaragua Foreign Agricultural Service's International Internship Program The Foreign Agricultural Service's International Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to live and work in a paid internship at an American Embassy overseas. Through work assignments participants learn various aspects of international trade, trade policy, international relations, diplomacy, regional and cultural Summer & semester, undergraduate & graduate Various

5 considerations, etc. Fund for Intercultural Education and Community Volunteer Services (FEVI) A cultural, non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to facilitate intercultural education and volunteer community service. FEVI s mission is to provide adequate intercultural learning space and resources for the education of low income children. FUNDACION FEVI P.O. Box Quito info@fevi.org (Maria Barragan) fevi.foundation@gmail.com (Cristina Paredes) GIC : Choose from a variety of internship positions in sales, marketing, advertising, interior design, magazine, fashion, international relations, medicine, public health, and more. GIC arranges with all types of companies: small family-owned businesses, medium-sized companies, or multinational holdings. Mirian Balducci, Program Advisor GIC, Av. Rivadavia D, C1033AAK, Buenos Aires, info@gicarg.org (1-6 Global Crossroad Customized Internship opportunities. Past participants have joined in health care, journalism, women s issues, culture, sustainable development, and business. However, Global Crossroad can craft an internship projects in nearly any area you wish Quaters Lake Rd # 3 Baton Rouge, LA 70809, USA (fax) info@globalcrossroad.com (2-12 weeks), Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica,, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru Global Experiences Professional internship placements available. admin@globalexperiences.com Global Numerous are offered through Oregon State University. Website provides links to a variety of Snell Hall - Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica,, Guatemala,

6 in Central & South America. (541) (541) (fax) Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS) Created in 1986, ICADS is a center for study, research, and analysis of Central American social and environmental issues. It focuses on women s issues, economic development, environmental studies, public health, education, human rights, and wildlife conservation. Dept. 826 P.O. Box Miami, FL, In Costa Rica: c/o ICADS Apartado San Pedro de Montes de Oca Costa Rica, Centro America (fax) info@icads.org Summer & semester Mexico, Panama, Peru Costa Rica, Nicaragua Instituto Dominicano de Desarrollo Integral Republica Dominicana Luis F Thomén 654, El Millón Santo Domingo, R.D. (809) Internship Dominican Republic International PO Box Miami, FL info@iddi.org InternAbroad Internship placements available in a broad range of areas including administration, finance, marketing, IT, social work, education, journalism, and more. (1-12 Brazil, Costa Rica,, Peru Kukulcan Spanish Language School provide an opportunity to integrate a student s Spanish language skills with experiential learning in Mexico s industrial, agricultural, educational, commercial, and governmental sectors. info@kukulcan.com.mx Mexico

7 Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology of Colombia (MINTIC), International Office The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology of Colombia (MINTIC), offers academic and business to foreign students who are enrolled in postgraduate or master s level programs. These are for a period of six months, in the following areas: International Business, Information and Technology, Business Administration, Law, Electronic Engineering, and related areas. The purpose is to reach social and academic goals, following the objectives of the Development Plan Vive Digital. Interns will broaden their skills and gain experience while involved in different projects that will be executed. Interns will meet in the Innovation Room, take free courses at the Ministry about different topics that are involved in the Development Plan and have the opportunity to obtain a Certificate. To date, the program has had graduate professionals with degrees from Universities like Berkley, Wharton, etc. To apply, send CV, indicating more specific interests. Writing and speaking skills in Spanish is encouraged, but not required. For more information contact: Silvia Valdivieso Chief International Office svaldivieso@mintic.gov.co Telephone: (57-1) Ext Franklin Merchan Advisor International Office fmerchan@mintic.gov.co Address: Carrera 7 entre calles 12 y 13, Edificio Murillo Toro, 6-month Bogota, Colombia Mundo Espanol Offers the possibility to work in Internship programs at national companies based in Buenos Aires and Córdoba. New Development Experience Offers an internship opportunity for recent graduates seeking experience in international development work, with a focus on social entrepreneurship (fax) info@newdevlopmentexperience.com, Paid (approx. 4 Guatemala The Northwestern University Global Engagement Summer Institute (GESI) GESI is a begins at Northwestern s Chicago campus with intensive pre-departure coursework in community development and international leadership. Students then venture abroad to intern in interdisciplinary teams of four to five at community-based nonprofits in Bolivia, India, Nicaragua, or Uganda. At the end of the summer, students Nicole Patel Assistant Director Center for Global Engagement 620 Library Place Evanston, IL Credit-bearing study abroad and experiential learni ng program; Summer Bolivia, India, Nicaragua, or Uganda

8 from all four sites return to Chicago for a Final Learning Summit, where they share geographical experiences, reflect on their learning, and explore how to transform their GESI summer into a lifetime of global engagement. Students receive two credits (equivalent to six semester hours) from Northwestern upon completion. ProWorld ProWorld s mission is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. gesi@northwestern.edu ProWorld Service Corps P.O. Box Billings, MT World (406) (fax) (2-26 weeks) Belize, Mexico, Peru Proyecto MÁS Chile Organizes personalized in different working areas. info@maschile.cl, (6-8 weeks) Chile Reto Juvenil Internacional Interns donate their time and expertise in the planning, execution, and monitoring or community development programs. These programs can be well-suited for the development of field research projects and theses. info@retojuvenilcr.org, (average 4 Road2 Interns to work in the following fields: law firms, exporting networks, ESL teaching, medical clinics, fashion design studios, graphic design, web design, engineering, technologies services, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and veterinary medicine. Av. Pueyrredon 1535, 10B Buenos Aires C1118AAF, info@road2argentina.com (1-6 Southern Cone Gives students the opportunity for professional work experience in Buenos Aires, or Santiago, Chile. By interning in Latin America, not only will you learn the invaluable Spanish language, but you will also be able to live in the Southern Cone, Latin America s most economically and socially developed region. Apoquindo 2818 #30 - Las Condes, Santiago - Chile (USA) apply@sc-.com info@latinimmersion.com, Chile

9 Sustainable Bolivia Sustainable Bolivia is a non-profit organization with its main office in Cochabamba, Bolivia. With projects in the Andean highlands, our primary objective is to provide Bolivian organizations much needed human and financial resources while providing international students and professionals the opportunity to gain practical work experience through and volunteer opportunities in Bolivia. By working closely with local people, volunteers and interns can contribute in a range of areas such as education, health, the environment, microfinance, women s empowerment, and much more. Sustainable Bolivia also offers Spanish and Quechua classes at its Language School. Sustainable Bolivia Calle Julio Arauco Prado 230 Zona Las Cuadras Cochabamba, Bolivia +591 (4) (Bolivian Number) (U.S. Number) / Volunteer Opportunities/ Language School Bolivia Tirimbina Rainforest Center Individualized in biology and ecology research, education and eco-tourism, at private wildlife refuge of 345 hectares of mid-elevation forest (pre-montane). Interns will develop skills in fieldwork, data collection, analysis and report writing while participating in Tiribima s effort to promote conservation through scientific research, environmental education and ecotourism. Tirimbina Rainforest Center La Virgen de Sarapiquí, Heredia P.O.Box Heredia, Costa Rica (506) Phone (506) Phone (506) Fax - extention: 204 Costa Rica World Endeavors Wide variety of opportunities including international business, marketing, public relations, arts and handicrafts, education, social work, event management, and environmental studies. info@tirimbina.org reservaciones@tirimbina.org E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN (612) or toll-free (612) (fax) info@worldendeavors.com Brazil, Costa Rica, WorldTeach An NGO that provides opportunities for individuals to make meaningful contribution to international education by living Center for International Development Summer, semester & year- Chile, Costa Rica,

10 and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. Harvard University 79 John F. Kennedy St., Box 122 Cambridge MA TEACH-0 ( ) or (617) (617) (fax) long (graduate & undergraduate) Career opportunities