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FSD Alumna Working with UNICEF
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Foundation for Sustainable Development
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Where are they now? FSD Alumni are utilizing their experience in the field
to build a career in International Development.
* Spotlight on alumna Elana Western:
*As Development Coordinator for UNICEF, former FSD Intern Elana Western has
coordinated events that have raised over $337,000 to benefit UNICEF’s
programs for children in Rwanda. Prior to joining UNICEF, Elana was part of
FSD's team in La Plata, Argentina where she worked with a women's sewing
cooperative. Her experience in Argentina "illustrated the importance of
empowering women and supporting families to promote education and skills
training to help break the poverty cycle." After completing the FSD
Internship, Elana returned to the states and applied to work with UNICEF and
she was offered her current job, which involves coordinating major events
and fundraising campaigns to support UNICEF's international initiatives.
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Interested in a career in International Development?
*Fall Application Deadline on July 1st, 2009 - *apply now at
www.fsdinternational.org<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=d9gu49cab.0.0.mkacovbab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsdinternational.org&id=preview>
****Gain development experience and build your resume toward an
international career. The next application deadline to Intern or Volunteer
abroad this fall with a community-based organization in Africa, Asia or
Latin America is July 1st!
COUNTRIES:
*Argentina * Bolivia * Nicaragua * India * Kenya * Uganda*
DEVELOPMENT SUBJECTS:
*Microenterprise/Microfinance * Environment * Applied Technology * Women's
Empowerment * Human Rights * Health * Youth & Education * Community
Development*
WHY FSD?
Since 1995, FSD has been a leader in providing hands-on International
Development and cultural immersion experience to students and professionals.
Our programs supply the building blocks for establishing International
Development careers, strengthening graduate school applications, fulfilling
practicum requirements, and cultivating professional relationships.
WHAT DO INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS DO?
Our model places interns and volunteers individually with Community Based
Organizations (CBOs) in Latin America, Africa and Asia, matching the
participant's interests and skill sets with the needs of each organization.
All participants receive comprehensive development training, collaborative
project design and implementation experience, cultural immersion, and an
alumni network of support upon completion of the program.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT:
Environmental Initiatives and Income Generating Activities in
Kenya<http://www.fsdinternational.org/devsubject/environment/kenya>
*Jamie Pottern, FSD Intern in Kakamega, Kenya*
The environment is an increasingly pressing issue in Kenya as those living
below the poverty line rely heavily on agriculture for sustenance. With only
8 percent of the land capable of being cultivated for crops and 75 percent
of the Kenyan workforce engaged in agriculture, Kenyan farmers face growing
problems of soil erosion, deforestation, water pollution, and
desertification. In Kakamega, Kenya these issues are widespread. In
response, Jamie Pottern in collaboration with the Kakamega Environmental
Education Programme (KEEP), compiled a report to highlight the major
challenges that need to be addressed to prevent further degradation of the
Kakamega Rainforest. Additionally, Jamie identified small business
opportunities to provide community members with more sustainable means to
generate income and improve living standards. FSD needs volunteers and
interns who can collaborate with KEEP to continue implementing innovative
strategies that combat environmental issues and support the growth of
sustainable small business initiatives.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED!
Visit our website
(www.fsdinternational.org<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=d9gu49cab.0.0.mkacovbab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsdinternational.org&id=preview>
)
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ALUMNI
Alumni of FSD internship and volunteer programs have won Rhodes, Fulbrights,
and other merit-based scholarships, gained employment with international
development organizations, pursued graduate degrees at the world's best
universities, and started their own development organizations.
"As a young professional looking for a career change, FSD enabled me to
spend time in a medical setting in Kenya, practicing public health
techniques, basic nursing care, and learning a host of skills that I still
use today in my public health and nursing life. By introducing me to
incredible people (teachers, nurses, mothers) in Kenya, by supporting me
personally and professionally, and by creating and implementing a structured
process that allowed me to volunteer successfully and purposefully, FSD
truly changed my path."
*- Elizabeth Cretti, FSD Intern, Kakamega, Kenya*
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
"Many of our local organizations are small and do not have international
support. But it is the small organizations that know what is needed. FSD
understands this. Their support reaches the heart of our community and plays
a critical role in our long-term development."
*- **Horacio P. Beláustegui**, **Fundación Biosfera, La Plata, Argentina
*
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**Please forward this email to others who may be interested in participating
in one of our international programs!**
Warm Regards,
Ana-Mari Hamada
Communications Director
Foundation for Sustainable Development
in-@fsdinternational.org
(415) 283-4873, ext 13
www.fsdinternational.org<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=d9gu49cab.0.0.mkacovbab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsdinternational.org&id=preview>
***FSD is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. 100% of our grant funding
goes to the international communities we serve.***
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<div><p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Where
are they now? FSD Alumni are utilizing their experience in the field to build a career in International Development.<br>
</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"><b> Spotlight on alumna Elana Western:<br></b>As Development Coordinator for UNICEF, former FSD Intern Elana Western has coordinated events that have raised over </span>$337,000 to benefit UNICEF’s programs for children in Rwanda.<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"> Prior to joining UNICEF, Elana was part of FSD's
team in La Plata, Argentina where she worked with a women's sewing
cooperative. Her experience in Argentina "illustrated the importance of
empowering women and supporting families to promote education and
skills training to help break the poverty cycle." After completing the FSD Internship, Elana returned to the states and applied to work with UNICEF and she was offered her current job, which involves coordinating major events and fundraising
campaigns to support UNICEF's international initiatives. <br></span></p><p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">---<br>
</span></p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Interested in a career in International Development? </span><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
<b style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Fall Application Deadline on July 1<sup>st</sup>, 2009 - </span></b><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">apply now at</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=d9gu49cab.0.0.mkacovbab.0&;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsdinternational.org&id=preview" target="_blank">www.fsdinternational.org</a></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Gain
development experience and build your resume toward an international career. <span>The next application deadline </span>to
Intern or Volunteer abroad this fall with a community-based organization in
Africa, Asia or Latin America is July 1st! <br></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">COUNTRIES:</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></p>
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">*Argentina * Bolivia *
Nicaragua * India * Kenya * Uganda*</span>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"> <br>
DEVELOPMENT SUBJECTS:<br>
*Microenterprise/Microfinance * Environment * Applied Technology * Women's
Empowerment * Human Rights * Health * Youth & Education * Community
Development*<br>
<br>
WHY FSD? <br>
Since 1995, FSD has been a leader in providing hands-on International Development and cultural immersion experience to students and professionals.
Our programs supply the building blocks for establishing International Development careers, strengthening graduate school applications, fulfilling
practicum requirements, and cultivating professional relationships. <br>
<br>
WHAT DO INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS DO? <br>
Our model places interns and volunteers individually with Community Based
Organizations (CBOs) in Latin America, Africa and Asia, matching the
participant's interests and skill sets with the needs of each organization. All
participants receive comprehensive development training, collaborative project
design and implementation experience, cultural immersion, and an alumni network
of support upon completion of the program. <br>
<br>
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT:<br><a href="http://www.fsdinternational.org/devsubject/environment/kenya" target="_blank">Environmental Initiatives and Income Generating Activities in Kenya</a></span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"><i>Jamie Pottern, FSD Intern in Kakamega, Kenya</i><br><br></span>The environment is an increasingly pressing issue in Kenya as those
living below the poverty line rely heavily on agriculture
for sustenance. With only 8 percent of the land capable of being cultivated for
crops and 75 percent of the Kenyan workforce engaged in agriculture,
Kenyan farmers face growing problems of soil erosion, deforestation,
water pollution, and desertification.<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"> In Kakamega, Kenya these issues are widespread. In response, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Jamie Pottern in collaboration with the </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Kakamega Environmental Education Programme (KEEP), </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">compiled a report to highlight the major challenges that need to be
addressed to prevent further degradation </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">of the Kakamega Rainforest</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Additionally, Jamie identified small business opportunities to provide community members
with </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">more sustainable means to generate income and improve living standards.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"> FSD needs volunteers and interns who can collaborate with
KEEP to continue implementing innovative strategies that combat environmental issues and support the growth of sustainable small business initiatives. </span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">
<br>
HOW TO GET INVOLVED!<br>
Visit our website (<a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=d9gu49cab.0.0.mkacovbab.0&;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsdinternational.org&id=preview" target="_blank">www.fsdinternational.org</a>)<br>
<br>
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ALUMNI<br>
Alumni of FSD internship and volunteer programs have won Rhodes, Fulbrights,
and other merit-based scholarships, gained employment with international
development organizations, pursued graduate degrees at the world's best
universities, and started their own development organizations. <br>
<br></span>"As a young professional looking for a career change, FSD enabled me to
spend time in a medical setting in Kenya, practicing public health
techniques, basic nursing care, and learning a host of skills that I
still use today in my public health and nursing life. By introducing me
to incredible people (teachers, nurses, mothers) in Kenya, by
supporting me personally and professionally, and by creating and
implementing a structured process that allowed me to volunteer
successfully and purposefully, FSD truly changed my path."<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"><br>
<br>
<i>- Elizabeth Cretti, FSD Intern, Kakamega, Kenya</i></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"> <br>
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS<br>
"Many of our local organizations are small and do not have
international support. But it is the small organizations that know what is needed.
FSD understands this. Their support reaches the heart of our community and
plays a critical role in our long-term development." </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">- </span></i><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Horacio P. Beláustegui</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">, </span></i><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Fundación
Biosfera, La Plata, Argentina<br>
</span></i><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"><br>
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**Please forward this email to others who may be interested in participating in
one of our international programs!**<br>
<br>
Warm Regards,<br>
<br>
Ana-Mari Hamada<br>
Communications Director<br>
Foundation for Sustainable Development<br><a href="mailto:in-@fsdinternational.org">in-@fsdinternational.org</a><br>
(415) 283-4873, ext 13<br>
<a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=d9gu49cab.0.0.mkacovbab.0&;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsdinternational.org&id=preview" target="_blank">www.fsdinternational.org</a><br>
<br>
<br>
***FSD is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. 100% of our grant
funding goes to the international communities we serve.***</span></p>
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