Summer Internship, Sustainable Rural Development in Ecuador

One summer Sustainable development internship is available in Ecuador in CRACYP’s “green progress” projects in the subtropical foothills of the Andes, focusing mostly on rural communities working with organic agriculture and fair trade. 

CRACYP (which stands for Rural Reforestation and Progress Network Corporation, in Spanish) is a non profit organization working in over 200 communities on the borders of the Cotopaxi, Bolivar and Los Rios provinces inEcuador.  CRACYP’s aim is "Progreso Verde" or "Green Progress" - conservation of the environment and economic and social development of local communities.  We aim to transfer appropriate technology and sustainable alternative agricultural methods, in exchange for community participation in reforestation.  This process also increases the production alternatives and resources of the communities involved, improving their quality of life.  

Due to a cancellation, we are looking for an intern for mid July 2013 for 4 to 12 weeks. This is a great opportunity for students seeking practical experience abroad and immersion in rural Ecuadorean culture. Projects available involve nearly constant work with local communities and thus are a great opportunity to improve Spanish language skills.

Internship options available include: nutrition/community health, agroforestry, soil fertility and watershed management; microfinance and business consulting; and ecotourism development. 

Download an intern information pack and any relevant internship information sheets from:  www.progresoverde.org/internship.html or email internship.ecuador@yahoo.co.uk.  Please quote reference SDSumJun13 when you apply.