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have many other opportunities in Uganda as well as in 25 countries around
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in a microfinance institution in Africa. The field of Microfinance has received
a lot of attention since Muhanned Yunus received a Nobel Prize after founding
the Grameen Bank. Thousands o
f microfinance institutions (MFIs) provide
financial services at the community level in Uganda, usually through Savings
and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs). SACCOs have had mixed results–a few have
been very successful while others struggle to survive. Interns in this program
work in a SACCO with a successful track record. The first few weeks are spent
working with the SACCO staff to get an idea of the day to day activities, the
strengths of the organization and to determine what projects within the SACCO
to pursue during the rest of the internship. Interns can pursue a wide variety
of projects in collaboration with the organization including business skills development,
developing business plans, microfinance education outreach and project
monitoring and evaluation. Participants in the project must commit to at least
six weeks. Past experience in banking, accounting, or financial services will
be a real advantage.
is the lush pearl of Africa on the northern shore of Lake Victoria where the
Eastern African Savannahs meet the western rainforests. The natural wonders of
the country include dramatic waterfalls, incredible wildlife including the last
troops of mountain gorillas, and Lake Victoria, the second largest lake in the
world. The people of Uganda are well known for their hospitality and warmth.
Uganda ranks among the world’s poorest countries and has little in the way of
basic infrastructure such as electricity, running water, waste management and
access to education and healthcare. ELI works with local organizations based in
Iganga District, about three hours east of the capital Kampala. Iganga town
lies on the Mombasa to Kampala Highway–one of East Africa’s major
transportation routes. The bustling highway gives the false impression that the
town is teeming with traffic, but just a few hundred yards from the highway,
cars become a rare sight and quiet village life takes over.
must be at least 18 years old or older at the time of their program.
for more info about this program or to apply online visit our site at www.eliabroad.org
free to contact us directly at info@eliabroad.org
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for more info about this program or to apply online visit our site at www.eliabroad.org
free to contact us directly at info@eliabroad.org