Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Organization
DISHA provides information, advocacy and training support to a network of labor unions with a joint membership of over 22,000. These unions focus on the rights of workers laboring in forests, construction, mining, agriculture, and government projects in the state of Gujarat. DISHA works with these unions to mount legal challenges, train union leaders in the law and state development programs, and publish reports on injustices. It has been a pioneer in struggles for the rights of India’s indigenous tribes to their lands and forests.
Project
This site will host two interns. The interns will be assigned to the documentation team at DISHA to assist them in research and report writing on issues affecting the members of DISHA’s associated unions. This will include conducting field-based research in rural Gujarat.
Time-frame
Eight weeks, from June 15 to August 7, with some flexibility. Approximately 40 hours per week.
Site-Specific Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong interest in labor rights, and experience serving as a research assistant. Preference will also be given to applicants with prior international travel experience.
This internship placement is contingent on UUCSJ receiving commitments from two interns. This placement will not run if only one intern can be confirmed.
Housing and Stipend
Interns are eligible to apply for a stipend of up to $75 per week from UUCSJ to assist with incidentals.
Interns are eligible to receive housing. DISHA will arrange housing in a homestay or in a simple rented apartment. Interns will receive all meals, which are comprised primarily of Indian food. The direct cost of housing is $350 per month; interns may apply for this housing to be paid for by UUCSJ.
The selected interns are responsible for travel to and from Gujarat, India.
