International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)
At Sustainable Cities we offer internships internationally with our PLUS Network cities and at our headquarters in Vancouver, Canada. These internships cover a range of areas including sustainability planning, tourism development, heritage building conservation, community engagement, youth visioning and asset mapping. Our international internships are supported through the Canadian International Development Agency International Youth Internship Program (CIDA IYIP).
The application process for all winter 2010 postions is now closed. Thank you to all who applied!
We will begin accepting applications for all summer 2010 positions in June. Please continue to check our website and blog for updates!
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San Fernando, Philippines
The City of San Fernando, La Union, Philippines is located 270km north of Metro Manilla and has a population of 115,000 people. As a member of the PLUS Network since 2006, San Fernando and Sustainable Cities have been working together on various aspects of urban sustainability. In San Fernando interns are placed within the local government and work on waste management issues, environmental education and the engagement of youth and women in urban planning.
more information on our interns in San Fernando coming soon!
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and the administrative and economic hub of the country. It has been a member of the Sustainable Cities PLUS Network since 2003. Dar es Salaam has tremendous potential as the gateway to some of Africa’s most celebrated tourist attractions as well as an innovative leader in youth engagement at the municipal level. However, Dar es Salaam struggles with a host of challenges, including unplanned settlements, insufficient municipal services, such as waste collection and water delivery, and a waterfront with unrealized potential. Interns in Dar es Salaam are working with our local Project Officer and the three municipalities to tackle these issues.
more information on our interns in Dar es Salaam coming soon!
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Dakar, Senegal
Dakar is the capital of Senegal, located on the westernmost point of the African continent. Noisy and bustling, Dakar is home to the region’s largest port and is a friendly and welcoming city to visitors. Sustainable Cities has been working with the Institut Africain de Gestion Urbaine (IAGU) and the Municipality of Dakar to establish community-based projects that increase the inclusion and empowerment of women and youth. Priority is given to projects that will reduce poverty and increase sustainability. Interns in Dakar are housed at IAGU and contribute to a number of initiatives, including community based projects on composting and urban agriculture as well as the development of a GIS database for the city.
more information on our interns in Dakar coming soon!
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Colima, Mexico
Colima, Mexico is a city of approximately 125,000 people and has been part of the PLUS Network since 2006. It is one of the oldest cities in Mexico and retains its distinct cultural heritage. Interns in Colima are housed within the Instituto Municipal Planeación del Municipio de Colima (IPCO), an independent planning institute mandated to promote Colima’s long term, sustainable urban development. In Colima, interns are working to engage women and youth in the identification, conservation and enhancement of public spaces.
more information on our interns in Colima coming soon!
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Chihuahua, Mexico
Chihuahua, Mexico is a city of approximately 825,000 people, located less than 250km from the United States. As such, it has seen a lot of foreign investment in light industry and it faces challenges associated with urban sprawl. Interns in Chihuahua are housed within the Instituto Municipal de Planeación (IMPLAN) the independent planning body responsible for urban development in Chihuahua. Interns are working on the evaluation of the municipality’s long term plan and engaging youth in this process. Interns are also contributing to the Master Plan for the redevelopment of an area along side the Chuviscar River.
more information on our intern in Chihuahua coming soon!
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more information on our interns in San Fernando coming soon!
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