The Ashinaga Foundation, a Japan-based international non-profit organization, is accepting applications for its Spring/Summer 2026 Internship Program. The program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the social impact sector while contributing to global efforts to expand educational access for young people affected by parental loss or disability.

Ashinaga has a long-standing mission of providing both financial assistance and emotional support to orphaned students and those from vulnerable family backgrounds across the world.

About the Internship

Interns will work within a multicultural and international team, supporting initiatives under the Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) and Japan-based student programs. The internship is designed to build practical skills, professional confidence, and global networks in the non-profit and development sector.

Positions are available across several functional areas, including:

• Marketing and communications

• Student recruitment and outreach

• Student relations and program support

• Administrative and project assistance

Interns based outside Japan will participate fully remotely, while those living in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area may choose in-person, hybrid, or remote arrangements.

Key Benefits

• Experience working in an international non-profit organization

• Flexible, part-time work arrangements

• Collaboration with a diverse, global team

• Exposure to education, youth empowerment, and social impact programming

• Skill development relevant to careers in NGOs, international development, and policy

Please note that the Ashinaga Foundation does not provide visa sponsorship, accommodation, or travel support. Applicants without plans to remain in Tokyo during the internship period are encouraged to apply for remote roles.

Program Dates

• Main Internship Period: 11 May – 31 July 2026

• Possible Extension: 3 August – 25 September 2026 (subject to performance and organizational needs)

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is  27 February 2026, 11:59 PM Japan Time.