International Summer Internship

* This opportunity is eligible for funding through University of Richmond Summer Fellowships. Reach out to Career Servcies for more information.

Overview

Jahjaga Foundation (JF) is a non-governmental organization, founded by Mrs. Atifete Jahjaga, President of Kosovo (2011-2016) and located in Pristina, Kosovo. The three main pillars of the Jahjaga Foundation are: inclusiveness, inter-ethnic and regional peace, and security.

The mission of Jahjaga Foundation is to contribute to the democratization process in Kosovo through social inclusion, support for marginalized groups and the creation of conditions for peace in the region, serving as a mechanism for: a) strategic support for these issues, b) mobilizing and empowering marginalized groups, and c) facilitating and coordination of relations between civil society organizations and the latter with state and regional institutions.

Empowering women and youth from marginalized groups is at the heart of the Jahjaga Foundation. Since the issues related to their exclusion are multidimensional, the Jahjaga Foundation has developed various programs to work towards addressing a number of these issues, thus providing more effective solutions.

Internship Description

Jahjaga Foundation offers a flexible internship opportunity in Pristina, Kosovo. the internship typically starts in mid-June and lasts for a miinimum of six weeks. However, the start date and term of the internship are felixbile, subject to approval by representatives of the of the foundation. 

Students can actively engage with the Jahjaga Foundation during their internship in the following ways:

1. Research and Policy Analysis – Interns can assist in conducting research on gender issues, radicalization prevention, and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. They may contribute to policy briefs, reports, and publications, including the Za Magazine.
2. Community Outreach and Training Support – Interns can help organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops for various projects, such as "Defending the Right to Be Yourself," "MotherSchools," and the "Community Task Force for Awareness and Education Against Gender-Based Violence."
3. Project Assistance and Event Coordination – Interns can support the logistical and administrative aspects of project implementation, such as coordinating public discussions, TED talks, leadership programs, and advocacy initiatives.
4. Content Creation and Communication – Interns can contribute to the Foundation’s outreach efforts by assisting in developing social media content, articles, and podcasts related to gender equality, social inclusion, and security issues.