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Review for Foundation for Sustainable Development, Oakland, CA, USA
FSD does exactly what it's name implies. I was incredibly impressed with the organization's deep and genuine commitment to sustainability. They provided a great amount of support to ensure that each intern was able to take initiative to start their own project that was truly making a positive impact on the community, while also providing a rare and important learning experience. They made sure that all projects, even if not directly related to the environment (though most are) are able to sustain itself after the intern leaves, which improves the environmental and social conditions of the community well into the future. This experience changed my life. By applying for and receiving a grant from FSD for my project, I was better prepared to enter the non-profit career field. I also plan to receive a degree in International Policy, specifically in Africa, due inlarge part to my internship. Most importantly, I was immersed in a culture, where environmental problems flourished, but the people were the strongest I have ever met. This opened my eyes to see how there is hope for everyone all over the world, no matter how dire their situation, because you can never underestimate the strength of the people themselves.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The projects that continue to positively impact the environment and communities all over the world, by interns from all different backgrounds.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
be so proud!
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the total emmersion in a new culture, while also feeling supported by the staff- they really enable each intern to challenge themselves and achieve goals they never though possible.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
incredibly inspiring and supportive, in fact, I keep in touch with many of them to this day (also, one of my co-interns is my partner!)
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the world, because it not only impacts the local communities globally, but impacts the interns and volunteers who go on to continue impacting the world and making it a better place!
Ways to make it better...
there was a better evacuation plan (since I was evacuated due to political crisis), however since then, they have really improved this system.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
getting funding so that they can expand to even more and more countries.
One thing I'd also say is that...
FSD is critical to addressing environmental concerns all over the world, especially for those in under-served communities where they simply need the support of a devoted, caring intern to guide them to help them help themselves.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
