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Call for Summer Interns: Digital Media & Storytelling for Regenerative Impact (remote)

Remote (4–5 hours/week) — Summer 2025

About Edward’s Hamlet Edward’s Hamlet — A Living Laboratory for Experiential Learning in Africa. Located in Jinja, Uganda, Edward’s Hamlet is not just a farm — it is a regenerative ecosystem and youth-centered innovation hub aligned with the PEARL experiential learning model. As a project under the Africa Partnership on Climate Change Coalition (APCCC), Edward’s Hamlet serves as a hands-on learning lab where youth can design, document, and scale sustainable solutions related to: - Regenerative agriculture and soil health - Climate-smart aquaculture and biochar - Circular economies and food systems - Renewable energy and environmental restoration - Community-led innovation and SDG-aligned project design https://edwardsregen.org/

Internship Opportunity: Social Media & Digital Communications

We are looking for 1–2 motivated interns to help tell the story of Edward’s Hamlet through strategic use of: - Instagram (visual storytelling, reels, impact highlights) - Facebook (community engagement and updates) - LinkedIn (professional branding and thought leadership) - YouTube (project documentation, interviews, explainer videos)

This is an opportunity to contribute to Africa’s regenerative development movement while building a professional portfolio that spans storytelling, social media strategy, sustainability, and global networking.

Who We’re Looking For Ideal candidates are: - Passionate about regenerative agriculture, sustainable development, or climate action - Experienced with one or more social media platforms (content creation, scheduling, engagement) - Strong visual communication and writing skills - Comfortable working independently in a virtual setting - Curious, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause Bonus: Experience with video editing, Canva, scheduling tools, or analytics platforms.

What You’ll Gain - Real-world experience in nonprofit and sustainability communication - A chance to shape and amplify the voice of an emerging African initiative - Recognition on our website and social media platforms - Connection to a growing network of African and global sustainability leaders - A meaningful addition to your resume or digital portfolio

Responsibilities - Collaborate with Edward and team to shape weekly content plans - Draft and schedule posts aligned with project milestones and seasonal activities - Edit and upload video interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and educational content - Engage with the community and respond to comments/messages - Track engagement and recommend new strategies to grow reach

How to Apply Send a short email of interest to apccc.secretariat@gmail.com and apccc2007@gmail.com Subject line: Social Media Internship — Edward’s Hamlet

Include: - A brief introduction and why this opportunity excites you - Links to past work (portfolio, posts, videos, reels, etc.) - Your availability over the summer - Any relevant experiences or tools you’ve used

Join the Movement Edward’s Hamlet is more than a project — it’s a prototype for Africa’s regenerative and educational future. Help us share the stories that inspire, teach, and spark change.

Together, let’s grow the future.

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The cultural dimension is key in conservation and should be integral part of conservation strategies

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