Humanitarian Internship Pilot Program

Harnessing the Power of GW Students to Tackle Global Challenges

Mission

The Humanitarian Internship Pilot Program (HIPP) at the George Washington University harnesses its students' energy, dedication, and expertise to tackle pressing global challenges. The initiative seeks to create impactful solutions and support efforts that address urgent global and local humanitarian needs across numerous issues and contexts.

Program Overview

HIPP will partner with national and international humanitarian support organizations to place undergraduate and graduate students from GW into internships that address a wide range of humanitarian needs. Interns may be involved in various roles, such as:

• Research
• Communications/Outreach
• Volunteer Coordination
• Digital Media and Design
• Grant Writing
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy and Advocacy Work
• Infrastructure Assessment

A call for applications will be released in early 2025. The inaugural cohort of HIPP interns will be selected for the Summer 2025 session.

Student selection and placements will be determined through a matching process overseen by a selection committee of GW staff and faculty, ensuring that both students and organizations find the best fit for their skills and needs.