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Organizations Brother's Brother Foundation

The Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) promotes international health and education through the efficient and effective distribution and provision of donated medical, educational, agricultural and other resources.

Organizations Campaign for Peace and Democracy

The Campaign for Peace and Democracy is dedicated to advancing a new, progressive and non-militaristic U.S. foreign policy -- one that encourages democracy and social justice by promoting solidarity with activists and progressive movements throughout the world. It stands in opposition to existing U.S. foreign policy, which is based on domination, militarism, fear of popular struggles, enforcement of an inequitable and cruel global economy, and -- despite the democratic rhetoric -- persistent support for authoritarian regimes.

Organizations Center for Strategic and International Studies

CSIS provides strategic insights and policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society.

Organizations Centers for Inter-American Studies, Internships in Ecuador

Through CEDEI's Internship Program, university students and professional adults have the opportunity to gain valuable language and work experience related to their field of study. Participants work as volunteers for community-based organizations in and around the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Past internships have been arranged in a variety of fields

Organizations Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

CIA engages in research, development, and deployment of high-leverage technology for intelligence purposes. As a separate agency, CIA serves as an independent source of analysis on topics of concern and also works closely with the other organizations in the Intelligence Community.

Organizations Centro de la Nina Trabajadora

Founded in 1991 by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, CENIT uses educational and vocational programs to help working girls and their families overcome grinding poverty and improve the quality of their lives. The result is generations of working women with the education and skills to form healthy families that contribute to a more just and productive society.

Organizations Checchi and Company

Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc. provides technical assistance, training and management services to promote social and economic development to help better the lives of people in developing and transitional nations.

Organizations Child Family Health International

A nongovernmental organization placing health science students on global health education programs in ways that are socially responsible and financially just. The organization models the best global health education practices that demonstrate a priority commitment to community engagement and local integrity.

Organizations Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF)

CAAF is a national grantmaking foundation who awards funds to organizations that are serving families impacted by AIDS. Internships vary depending on the needs of the foundation and the talents of the intern.

Organizations Cloudforest Initiatives

Cloudforest Initiatives is a small group of people, with quite limited means, who are carrying out some ambitious dreams. It is a non-profit organization committed to assisting and supporting the efforts for peace, justice and integral development of the Maya communities of Chiapas. Travel seminars are organized for people who wish to learn more about the Mayan people and their culture. Programs include language study, housing with a Mexican family, and a chance to explore and reflect on the movement for democratic transformation and civil rights in southern Mexico.

Organizations Center for Russian and East European Studies, University of Pittsburgh

The Center for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Pittsburgh (REES) is an interdisciplinary academic center focusing on central and eastern Europe and the successor states of the Soviet Union. REES is a Title VI National Resource Center funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and as such plays a vital role in fostering scholarship and teaching on this dynamic region.

Organizations Center for Public Integrity

The Center for Public Integrity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing original, responsible investigative journalism on issues of public concern. The Center is non-partisan and non-advocacy. They are committed to transparent and comprehensive reporting both in the United States and around the world.

Organizations Center for Latin American Studies

The mission of CLAS is to expand and enrich academic resources relating to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at the University of Pittsburgh.  These resources provide the means for students to become experts about LAC and for faculty to pursue research, enhance their expertise, and disseminate new knowledge on the region.  CLAS also shares its resources locally, nationally, and internationally with members of the academic community as well as with public and private sector organizations and the general public.

Organizations Care USA

CARE is a humanitarian organization fighting to end global poverty, focusing on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

Organizations Career Development Office, University of Pittsburgh

Career Development is dedicated to providing individual assistance, resources, and professional programs to guide students and alumni in making important decisions about your future and your success.

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