
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
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.