EDF invites you to support an inspirational and empowering youth program, dedicated to social change. With your support, young people can harness their energy and passion to build a better tomorrow. There are several ways in which individuals and organizations can get involved.
1. Become a Supporter

Join our growing network of EDF Supporters internationally. Receive monthly email updates on the work of EDF Action Partners and the latest on youth issues, events and news globally.

Help us promote EDF

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EDF invites you to support an inspirational and empowering youth program, dedicated to social change. With your support, young people can harness their energy and passion to build a better tomorrow. There are several ways in which individuals and organizations can get involved.

1. Become a Supporter

Join our growing network of EDF Supporters internationally. Receive monthly email updates on the work of EDF Action Partners and the latest on youth issues, events and news globally
2. Become a Volunteer

If you are based in Sydney and have the following skills, contact us to get involved.

* Project administration
* Project management
* Event management
* PR / Media
* Fundraising, marketing
* Accounts and finances
* Technical web skills
* Translating & Interpreting (Spanish, Arabic and other languages as required)
* Facilitation and Training

EDF also welcomes volunteers from overseas. People interested in volunteering with EDF must be able to support themselves financially both in terms of getting to Australia as well as living expenses in country. Whilst EDF can provide limited support, volunteers from overseas must also organize their own logistics such as visas, travel, accommodation etc.
Register

To register for our Volunteer program, send us an e-mail and tell us your areas of interest. echekwudamianfoundation_edf@yahoo.com


3. Join the EDF Internship Program

Have you just completed your studies and looking for an opportunity to contribute to a well-established international development organization whilst gaining solid skills and knowledge in the areas of social justice and international development? EDF offers four internship intakes each year which allow interns to work on an international development program of a major development organization. It also provides opportunities for individuals to gain experience in the field of international development. EDF welcomes interns from overseas as well as from Nigeria.

The internships are voluntary; however interns are paid a stipend to cover daily travel expenses and lunch. People interested in volunteering with EDF must be able to support themselves financially both in terms of getting to Australia as well as most living expenses in country. Whilst EDF can provide limited support, potential interns must also organize their own logistics such as visas, travel, accommodation etc.

There are various internships available for each intake which run over three months in offices in EDF office Nigeria. Interns are expected to work four days a week.



Each intern will be supervised by relevant staff members and be eligible for ongoing training opportunities. These are the areas in which EDF interns have been previously engaged.

* Research
* Skills Development and Training
* Communications
* Project Grants
* Events

Qualifications & Skills Required

* An undergraduate degree in International Development, Adult Education, International Studies, Education, Economics, International Relations, Communications, Social Development, Languages, Arts or Law
* Commitment to the values and aims of EDF (or to social change & social justice)
* Strong Analytical skills
* Initiative and ability to work independently
* Demonstrated effective worker and ability to prioritise
* Able to work within a team
* Communication skills (including cross-cultural communication)
* Language skills (Spanish Desirable)

Apply

To apply for our Internship program, send us an e-mail.

 2. Become a Volunteer

If you are based in Nigeria and have the following skills, contact us to get involved.

* Project administration
* Project management
* Event management
* PR / Media
* Fundraising, marketing
* Accounts and finances
* Technical web skills
* Translating & Interpreting (Spanish, Arabic and other languages as required)
* Facilitation and Training

EDF also welcomes volunteers from overseas. People interested in volunteering with EDF must be able to support themselves financially both in terms of getting to Nigeria as well as living expenses in country. Whilst EDF can provide limited support, volunteers from overseas must also organize their own logistics such as visas, travel, accommodation etc.
Register

To register for our Volunteer program, send us an e-mail and tell us your areas of interest.

echekwudamianfoundation_edf@yahoo.com

Help us promote EDF

If you are interested in helping us to promote EDF at your university or workplace we can send you promotional materials. Use the email link below.

With 300 Action Partners working across the world we have plenty of stories and resources available relating to youth issues. EDFepresents a unique opportunity to draw the attention of the worlds media and decision-makers to key development related youth issues. If you are interested in profiling young leaders and the work they are doing in their communities to effect positive and sustainable change or in EDF 2007-2010 more broadly, use the link below to contact us.

Email for materials & information



at your university or workplace we can send you promotional materials. Use the email link below.

With 300 Action Partners working across the world we have plenty of stories and resources available relating to youth issues. EDF represents a unique opportunity to draw the attention of the worlds media and decision-makers to key development related youth issues. If you are interested in profiling young leaders and the work they are doing in their communities to effect positive and sustainable change or in EDF 2007-2010 more broadly, use the link below to contact us.

Email for materials & information at echekwudamianfoundation_edf@yahoo.com