Internship at the Foundation

June- July Interns with Mr. Livingstone Sewanyana at the Human Rights House

 If you have been to the University for an under graduate course, you probably did Internship either after your first or second year. In most Universities across the country, Internship is mandatory and is usually done after second year.   An internship is a method of on-the-job training for white-collar and professional careers. Throughout the year, the Foundation receives a number of interns from various Universities and countries. Over the years, the Foundations internship programme has greatly grown. Here is what some of our current Interns had to say;

Nakanwagi Rita Catherine, PILAC LAW student from Makerere University attached to the Legal Service Devision (LSD);

“The experience during my internship at FHRI under LSD has been worthwhile because it gives hand on experience. It’s not every day that an intern gets to conduct mediation or follow up cases and actually close them.” July 2013

Shevon Kirsten Male, Law Graduate from University of Sheffield attached to the Capacity Development Division;

“Take full advantage of what FHRI has to offer. Always ask questions because that is the only way to get answers. Work hard and absorb everything.” July 2013

Okwang Joy, Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Human Rights from Makerere University attached to the Alternatives Program;

“The staff at FHRI were so welcoming and willing to teach and clarify where I didn’t know.” July 2013

Kathey Guo, Law student from Osgood Law School attached to the Research Division;

“The field research gave me exposure to on the ground issues related to human rights that I would not have been able to experience without working for FHRI. It horned my interview and interpersonal skills.” July 2013

Nattabi Patricia, Law student from Makerere University attached to the Death Penalty Project;

“If interns want to have an all-round experience on the workings of the Human Rights Activism or Civil Society then FHRI is the organisation to work with.” July 2013

Coleman Segal, Law Student from international Law Institute attached to the Research Division;

“My trips to rural communities in Mayuge were the highlight of my experience at FHRI. It was fulfilling to give community members an opportunity to voice their concerns.” July 2013