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1523 16th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone 202.232.7020
Fax 202.232.7023
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AAI INTERNS COORDINATE EMERGENCY RELIEF

Developing future leaders is a key mission of Asia America Initiative. In September 2009, the northern Philippines, especially the capitol of Manila, was devastated with flood waters from Typhoon Ondoy. Entire neighborhoods were submerged and close to one million people were made homeless. Asia America Initiative, with the assistance from donor partners in the United States contributed close to 7 million dollars worth of flood relief, including water purification, medicines and nutritional supplements. Humanitarian relief in the disaster area was coordinated by AAI Philippines Director, Ms. Rohaniza Sumndad, in partnership with Filipino Government agencies, the Filipino Army and multiple NGOs. In Washington, AAI President Albert Santoli and a staff of international college interns organized the relief shipments.

The relief process was jeopardized when Mr. Santoli underwent emergency surgery for cancer in the midst of the effort. It was saved by his ability to coordinate efforts with the intern team from his hospital bed. The interns, ranging in age between 19 and 22 years old, learned under fire to process multiple shipments between donors, government agencies and Ms, Sumndad and her AAI field operatives. The intern team included: Sofia Arias (Colombia), Asa Reynolds (Maryland), Rhoda Severino (Philippines), Lucy Jun (South Korea), Sanghee Lee (South Korea).
Internships

Internship positions are available year round and are unpaid. Hours are flexible with interns expected to work a minimum of 20 hour per week. Interns will provide direct assistance to staff by creating a knowledge base in relevant foreign policy issues facing the Asia Pacific region. Interns will gain direct experience in developing marketing and outreach strategies, researching case studies, providing editorial assistance, working to secure funds for development, assist with maintaining the website and office network, and with general administrative support.

Strong research, analytical, writing and communication skills plus computer literacy are required. Desirable skills include fluency in languages other than English, overseas experience, and demonstrated interest in Asia. Interns' previous experience and familiarity with relevant issues usually shape the level of assignments.

To apply for an internship position, please email your cover letter, resume, three references, and a brief writing sample (MS Word preferred), to administrator@asiaamerica.org Please be sure to include dates of availability and a writing sample on a relevant issue with your application.

While email is preferred, you
may also mail or fax to:

Albert Santoli
Asia America Initiative
1523 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202.232.7023

Read about some former AAI Interns: Justine | Peter | Nobutaka
| Sandeep| Karolyn | Clare