Friends of the Congo offers remote, unpaid, biannual internship opportunities for high school and undergraduate students during the Spring (February, March, April, May) and Fall (August, September, October, November) months. Interns will be matched with an advising Coordinator and will have the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as peace and conflict resolution, social justice movements, international advocacy, social media activism, grassroots organizing and fundraising, African politics, U.S. foreign policy, African education and research, and much more.

Resumes from those interested in completing a Fall 2026 internship have been received, and we are no longer receiving resumes for the fall.
Applications for those interested in completing a Spring 2027 internship will open on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 and close on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Please email info@friendsofthecongo.org or call 202-584-6512 for more information.