Foundation For Sustainable Development (FSD)

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Agency Details:

Mission/Description

The Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1995 to support underserved, international communities in a collaborative and sustainable manner. Our model incorporates three overlapping programs:

1. Sustainable Development Training Programs for Interns and Volunteers

FSD provides comprehensive training and immersion programs for interns and volunteers who seek hands-on development experience in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Program participants come from countless professions and more than 300 universities worldwide to collaborate with our partner organizations on community-driven projects that reflect sustainable principles.

2. Grantmaking to Community-Driven Projects and Capacity Building

One hundred percent of donations and grants given to FSD are used to support sustainable projects and capacity building initiatives led by our partner organizations, site teams, interns, and volunteers.

3. Sustainable Development of Community-Based Organizations

Our professional field staff, consultants, and program participants provide on-site technical training, capacity building, and networking opportunities to more than 200 community-based organizations.

These three program areas work in tandem to strengthen our partner organizations and their communities, while providing interns and volunteers with the skills necessary to effectively engage development. As a collaborative effort, FSD facilitates sustainable solutions through seven overlapping development subjects:

Micro-Enterprise/Microfinance • Health • Environment • Youth and Education • Women’s Empowerment • Community Development • Human Rights

Our mission is to partner with philanthropists, activists, institutions, and corporations to create sustainable solutions for social justice, health equity, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in the developing world. We offer a diverse portfolio of opportunities for you to engage in the change you wish to see in the world. Please join us inour global effort.

Description:

The FSD Intern Abroad program serves students and young professionals looking to gain international development experience and training while working to support an underserved community. Our internship programs supply the building blocks for establishing international development careers, strengthening graduate school applications, fulfilling practicum requirements, and cultivating professional relationships. Interns choose FSD for our unique methods toward grassroots international development.

Internships run year-round for 9 to 52 weeks, depending on your time schedule and the breadth of experience you wish to attain. The structured program consists of several components that prepare and provide you with the support and guidance needed to implement successful projects in a sustainable manner.

We partner with more than 200 community-based organizations which provide a range of opportunities in:

Micro-Enterprise/Microfinance • Health • Environment • Youth and Education • Women’s Empowerment • Community Development • Human Rights

Our partner organizations work in nine regions throughout:

Argentina • Bolivia • Nicaragua • Kenya • Uganda • India<

History:
The Foundation for Sustainable Development was founded in 1995 to support the efforts of local development organizations working to improve the welfare of the people living in their communities. FSD provides these grassroots organizations with human resources, financial resources, and technical assistance. Our primary goal is to increase their capacity to serve their communities. In striving to achieve this goal, other benefits emerge: we raise awareness of the challenges faced by those in the developing world, we train the development leaders of tomorrow, and we facilitate increased cross-cultural understanding.

Contact person: Andie Anderson-Wood, (email)

Main office number: (415) 283-4873
Office fax number: (415) 283-4873

Address:

517 Potrero Ave Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94110
(See a map)

Web Site: http://www.fsdinternational.org

Directions:

  Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 16th & Mission,
  Walk distance (in minutes): 15
  Nearest Bus Stop: 33/ 16th & Potrero, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?

Spanish

What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?

18

Is your agency wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?

Yes

Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?

Yes

Last updated on December 17, 2009

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Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes