About the Organization

EDYM was established in 1992 with aim of protecting the ecosystem and addressing the degradation of the Weto range. Since its inception it has played an active role within Have and its surrounding communities. Even though EDYM is seen as an environmental NGO, its activities cover a wide range of programs including health, education, eco-tourism and agriculture.

The principal concern of EDYM is the tuning of the youth to restoration and preservation of the environment for current and future generations. EDYM therefore:

• Creates environmental consciousness among the youth and communities through educational campaigns, seminars, symposia and conferences
• Educates the youth and school leavers on various environmental conservation projects such as plant nursery establishment, agroforestry, vegetable production, compost making, snail farming, grasscutter rearing, mango grafting etc.
• Creates awareness and educates youth and the public at large on Reproductive health, Personal hygiene and Sanitation.
• Gives hands-on training in agriculture and sustainable livelihood to the youth and the communities
• Reaches out to the less privileged kids and orphans by providing housing and parental care facilities inform of orphanage.
• Enhances the Eco-tourism potentials of the area.

EDYM was awarded by the Ministry of Environment Science and Technology of Ghana in 1998 as the most active Environmental NGO in the Volta Region. In 2004, EDYM again was one of the three Environmental NGOs recognized in the Country by the Ministry of Environment and Science at the first National Environmental Journalist Award Night

EDYM collaborates with the following organizations:

• Netherlands Development Agency (SNV)
• Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD)
• Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA)
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Forestry Services Division
• Hohoe Municipal Assembly
• Local Communities and Traditional Authorities

For more information, visit our website: http://www.edym.org

This internship is offered in collaboration with Village Volunteers. Please see the Additional Information tab on this page for more information about Village Volunteers and the collaboration with IE₃.

Job Description

Interns will be expected to assist in developing plans that fit into their fields of expertise and sourcing of resources to execute the plans.

They may be involved in such projects as:

• Working on the organic Moringa farm
• Supporting and training the Junior Environmentalist's Club (JEC) on environmental issues
• Delivering training workshops on leadership
• Delivering HIV/AIDS education

# of Positions per term

1-2 per term

Start Dates

Any term

Duration of Internship

12 weeks to 6 months

Academic Background

A variety of academic backgrounds are sought, including eco-tourism, environment, conservation, education, health and agriculture.

Skills/Experience

Experience working collaboratively, working with youth. Concern for and awareness of environmental conservation issues.

Language Ability

No foreign language skills are required but interns will need to be prepared to learn basic words in local languages.

Other Requirements

Interns should be prepared to live in basic but safe and clean accommodations in a rural setting with limited amenities.

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.

IE₃ Program Fee

The program fee* for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

*The program fee noted above reflects the anticipated fee increase that will go into effect for the Fall 2010 term and will apply to all terms thereafter.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
Host Site Fees	$2,430 for 12 weeks.  Please inquire with the regional director for costs associated with a longer-term placement.
International Travel	$2000
Visa Fees	$100
Recommended Immunizations	$440

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	Basic rural accomodation is included in the host site program fee.
Food	Included in host site fee
Local Transportation	$50
Recreation	$50
Personal Expenses	$50

Compensation

None

Additional Expense Information

A host site program fee applies to this program in addition to the IE₃ program fee. This host site fee, paid to Village Volunteers, covers the intern's local transportation to and from the internship site, simple, clean and safe accommodation and meals, additional staff support and site orientation.

EDYM may not be able to provide logistics such as laptops and cameras; it is therefore suggested that interns bring along these and any tool that will enhance performance.

IE₃ Global Internships and Village Volunteers are working in collaboration to provide this internship opportunity to IE₃ interns. The two organizations offer complementary services. IE₃ provides pre-departure skills orientation, credit arrangement, insurance and application/placement support. Village Volunteers provides site-specific information and planning, a direct connection with the host organization, and local accommodations and support in the village. Village Volunteers is more than an internship placement organization. They are directly involved in the development projects in the villages where they work, provide capacity building support to local community efforts. In such small villages, careful management of the impact and role of interns is particularly important. The collaborative arrangement between Village Volunteers and IE₃ helps ensure strong intern preparation and support as well as a receptive and productive internship environment in the village where interns will live and work.

Because of the different types of support provided by IE₃ and Village Volunteers, you will be asked to complete both organizations’ application materials as part of the application process. You will apply first to the IE₃ program and the Africa regional director will then provide additional information about the next application steps. Interns not interested in the joint program may consider applying to another IE₃ internship or to Village Volunteers directly.