Introduction
Jagran Jan Vikas Samiti (JJVS) is a grassroots non-profit voluntary organisation and based in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. JJVS was founded in 1985 by a group of people from Vali and its surrounding villages. It has earned broad public credibility as a centre of progressive social activity. JJVS is a registered under the Society Registration Act 1958. JJVS is also registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of 1976 with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
JJVS is a grass root organization with livelihood development programmes and it works directly with the people. JJVS believes the best way to improve the socio-economic status of communities is to encourage people to determine development issues on their own. The organisation team believes each individual in the community can find solutions to these problems and strive to implement its programs keeping with the customs, culture, and tradition of the communities.
Providing for the common good remains an integral part of its work JJVS extends assistance to over 130 villages and its work serves over 1.5 million people in the community. This NGO provides outreach programs and community development through economic, health, social, and environmental development programs. JJVS specialize in micro finance, natural resource management, agricultural development, drought relief, education and traditional medicine.
Organisation's work is divided into two main sectors: Traditional Systems of Medicine and Community Development. Through these two initiatives, JJVS promotes social justice, democracy, gender sensitivity, empathy with the poor, a secular outlook, integrity, ecological sensitivity and transparency.
The opportunity exists for a filmmaker, photographer or marketing student, graduate or professional to create advertising and promotional material for the organisation's website and publications. There are several areas that the intern may choose to focus on including Traditional Health Workers, Traditional Medicine, Agriculture and Livelihood Projects.
This is an unpaid internship. A fee is required to cover cost of accommodation, food, in-country transport, and project support. Please see our website (http://www.jagranjan.org) for further information and application form.
Applicants that wish to gain academic credit must arrange this with their university before arriving to India. There may be some rules and restrictions regarding the placement and we will be more than happy to help where we can.
Applicant:
Position would suit a student, graduate or professional in the areas of Media and Communication, Film, Photography or other relevant studies. Must be mature minded and work well both in a team and independently.
Previous Experience:
Previous experience in a small NGO and in a developing country is desirable but not essential. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
