1. South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
www.hri.ca/partners/sahrdc/
Location: New Delhi, India & Bangkok, Thailand
Field: Human Rights
Description of Organisation: The South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre (SAHRDC) is a network of individuals seeking to investigate, document, and disseminate information about human rights treaties and conventions, human rights education, refugees, media freedom, prison reforms, political imprisonment, torture, summary executions, disappearances, and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment. First based in New Delhi, India, SAHRDC has also opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand; both offices are looking for volunteers and interns.
Contact Details: B-6/6, Safdarjang Enclave Extension, New Delhi - 110029, India;
Phone: 11-619 1120, 619 2717 & 619 2706, Fax: 91-11-619 1120;
Email: hrdc_online@hotmail.com.
2. Centre for Civil Society
www.ccsindia.org/internship.asp
Location: New Delhi
Field: Civil Society (people and organisations across the world who are independent from government)
Description of Organisation: The Centre for Civil Society is an independent, non-profit, research and educational organisation devoted to improving the quality of life for all citizens of India by reviving and reinvigorating civil society. They don't run primary schools, or health clinics, or garbage collection programs. They try to change people's ideas, opinions, ways of thinking by conducting research, seminars, and publications. They believe in the individuality and dignity of all persons, and their right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness and are driven by the dream of a free society, where political, social, and economic freedom reigns.
Contact Details: For internships apply to Manali Shah at the Centre for Civil Society, K-36 Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi 110016, India;
Phone: 011-2653 7456 or 26521882, Fax: 011-2651 2347;
Email: internship@ccsindia.org.
3. Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
www.ipcs.org/intern.pdf
Location: New Delhi
Field: Peace and conflict resolution
Description of Organisation: The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) was established in August 1996 as an independent think tank devoted to studying security issues relating to South Asia. It has created a comprehensive framework for security studies - one which can cater to the changing demands of national, regional and global security.
Internship Details: There are both paid and non-paid internships available for pol-science, history, international studies and related social sciences graduates. Applications are received throughout the year.
Contact Details: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, B 7/3 Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi – 110057, India;
Phone: 51001900 or 51652556-59, Fax: 51652560;
Email: officemail@ipcs.org.
4. Satyam Computer Services
www.satyam.com/
Location: New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai
Field: IT
Description of Company: Satyam Computer Services Ltd. is a leading global consulting and IT services company, offering a wide array of solutions customised for a range of key verticals and horizontals. From strategy consulting right through to implementing IT solutions for customers. Satyam has excellent domain competencies in verticals such as Automotive, Banking & Financial Service, Insurance & Healthcare, Manufacturing, Telecom-Infrastructure-Media-Entertainment-Semiconductors (TIMES). Satyam's network covers 46 countries, across 6 continents.
Contact Details: Contact rishi_khaitan@aiesec.net for internship information. For more contact details of different offices in India and around the world have a look at www.satyam.com/aboutsatyam/a_worldoffices.html.
5. Volunteer in India: Visit this site to check about volunteer opportunities in different parts of India:
www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/volunteer/volunteer_programs_india.shtml
