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Brown School - Winrock Practicum (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Kigali, Rwanda
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Approved Areas of Study: Public Health, Social Work Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Click here for a definition of this term Non-Language Prerequisite(s): One international course from Brown with a B or better
Click here for a definition of this term Scholarship Opportunities: Khinduka Scholarships Click here for a definition of this term Program Advisor: Tammy Orahood
Click here for a definition of this term Additional Opportunities: Internship, Research, Service-Learning Click here for a definition of this term Programs by School: Brown School
Program Description:

Winrock International

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Website: http://www.winrock.org/

Sector of Work: Sustainable Agriculture; Human and Social Capital, Economic Development; Energy and Environment; Community Engagement

Region/Country: Rwanda; Tanzania

Mission: Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe.

Description:
Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues. Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock combines scientific and technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to deliver market-based solutions that improve lives around the world.Winrock’s significant innovations in agriculture, the environment, clean energy and leadership development help people improve their livelihoods while protecting the resources on which they rely.

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PRACTICUM DETAILS

Language Requirement: English

Possible Projects: Civil Society Strengthening; Clean Energy; Enterprise Development; Ecosystem Services; Forestry and Natural Resource Management; Youth Leadership & Education and Women's Empowerment

Preferred Knowledge and Background: Human Trafficking, Child Labor, Food Security, Enterprise Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, M&E, Data Assessment

Cost: Students can expect to pay around $500/month for housing. Students are responsible for flights, housing, potential visa fees, and additional living expenses. Students are required to purchase purchase WUSTL travel insurance for the duration of their practicum for $40/month. 

Travel Immunizations or preventative medication is recommended and may be required for your program participation. Students are responsible for covering all associated costs. Please refer to the CDC for more information. 

Brown School Contact: Global Programs Office

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