PAID HYBRID INTERNSHIP : Apply for the 2026 Horn of Africa Summer Internship Programme (Hybrid – Washington, D.C.)
Applications are open for the 2026 Horn of Africa Summer Internship Programme by Refugees International focusing on humanitarian research and displacement issues across the Horn of Africa.
This opportunity offers emerging professionals a chance to contribute to international advocacy efforts supporting refugees, internally displaced persons, and communities affected by conflict and climate-related crises.
About the Internship
The internship provides hands-on exposure to humanitarian research, policy engagement, and community documentation. Selected interns will contribute to ongoing analysis and advocacy related to displacement dynamics in Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Participants will work alongside policy experts and researchers supporting initiatives that promote protection, dignity, and long-term solutions for displaced populations.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will support programme activities including:
- Assisting research and documentation on displacement trends in the Horn of Africa
- Monitoring regional developments related to conflict, migration policy, and climate-induced displacement
- Organizing research materials and supporting project coordination
- Drafting briefing notes, summaries, outreach materials, and background research documents
- Contributing to storytelling and community-centered documentation efforts highlighting lived experiences
Internship Details
- Location: Hybrid – Washington, D.C., United States
- Duration: Late May – Late August 2026
- Focus Area: Horn of Africa humanitarian analysis and documentation
- Compensation: USD $5,000 stipend
Application Deadline: 22 May 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
About the Organization
Refugees International is an independent advocacy organization working globally to advance lifesaving assistance, protection, and durable solutions for refugees and displaced communities. The organization operates independently of government and UN funding to maintain impartial humanitarian advocacy.
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Additional Information
- Pursue the internship as part of an academic or professional learning experience
- Demonstrate interest in humanitarian affairs, refugee protection, migration policy, or human rights advocacy
- Possess strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Show familiarity or interest in ethical documentation, storytelling, or community research approaches
- Be based in the United States during the internship period
Commit approximately 250 working hours
- Lived experience related to displacement or migration contexts is welcomed but not required.
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