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Indra Foundation
Program Facts:
Duration:
1 to 12 weeks (flexible start dates year-round)
Accommodaion:
Homestay, Eco-lodges, Shared dorms.
Meals:
Local, Sustainable meals included
Training:
Orientation, language basics, and safety briefings provided
Support:
24/7 on-site coordinators & emergency support
Starting Price:
From US $ 925

Social Entrepreneurship Internships Abroad

Our social entrepreneurship internship abroad programs provide a unique opportunity to dive into meaningful work that drives social impact while gaining international exposure. Through our global social entrepreneurship programs, you will join the dynamic field of internships abroad, working with the Indra Foundation to develop and implement initiatives that address real world challenges. Whether you are engaged in social entrepreneurship internships, internships in social entrepreneurship or international social entrepreneurship programs, you will be part of an immersive experience built to equip you with skills, networks, and a mindset for positive change.

Across our international social entrepreneurship programs, you will be exposed to sustainable development, ethical internships, and nonprofit internships models - combining hands on work on community development with overseas internships for social impact. This is not just about gaining experience - it is about becoming a changemaker through global social entrepreneurship programs for students who are ready to make a difference. You will build your professional profile and contribute meaningfully to social enterprises and non governmental organizations (NGOs) abroad, all while enjoying the vibrant setting of Nepal and its rich culture.

Why Choose Our Social Entrepreneurship Internship Programs?

  • Gain real world impact experience
    Join social entrepreneurship programs that place you in internships abroad where you contribute to actual social enterprise projects and drive measurable change.
  • Enhance your global perspective
    In our international social entrepreneurship programs, you work alongside diverse teams, gaining cross cultural awareness and building global networks.
  • Develop a changemaker mindset
    Through internships in social entrepreneurship, you will learn to think strategically about social problems and implement innovative solutions in emerging contexts.
  • Boost your professional credentials
    These social entrepreneurship internships add substantial value to your CV by showing you have worked in meaningful, high impact roles, not just typical internships abroad.
  • Flexible formats to suit your schedule
    Whether you choose study and intern abroad social entrepreneurship during a semester break or gap year, we have in person, remote and hybrid options to fit your needs.

Key Benefits of These Internship Programs

  • Hands on experience with social enterprise or NGO operations abroad
  • International internship adds global credibility to your resume
  • Skill building in social impact, entrepreneurship, sustainable development
  • Networking opportunities with professionals in social entrepreneurship programs
  • Immersive cultural experience in Nepal, enhancing personal growth
  • Option to choose in person, remote or hybrid formats for flexibility

What You Will Learn During Your Internship Programs

  • How to design and implement social entrepreneurship projects that have measurable impact
  • Insights into nonprofit internships and NGO management, especially within the context of emerging markets
  • Techniques for analyzing community needs, sustainability, and social enterprise viability
  • Skills in stakeholder engagement, communication, and cross cultural collaboration in internships abroad
  • Methods for measuring social impact and reporting outcomes for social entrepreneurship programs
  • Leadership and entrepreneurship skills required to launch or support social ventures globally

Roles and Responsibilities

During your internship, you will take on a variety of roles that support both your learning and the mission of our social entrepreneurship programs. You will assist in project planning, community engagement, data analysis, reporting, and implementation of interventions under supervision.

  • Contribute to the research and planning of social impact initiatives
  • Engage with local stakeholders - community members, social enterprises, NGOs
  • Support the implementation of entrepreneurial activities aimed at social change
  • Monitor and evaluate project outcomes and prepare reports
  • Work collaboratively with the team, adapting to in person, remote or hybrid formats as needed

Flexible Internship Options: In Person, Remote & Hybrid

We offer flexible internship formats to meet your needs. For in person internships, you will be based in Nepal, engaging directly with local communities under the guidance of the Indra Foundation team. For remote internships, you can work from your home country, with tasks centered on research, communications, digital strategy, and impact measurement for social entrepreneurship programs. Hybrid internships combine both approaches - start remotely, then join in person for part of the term (or vice versa) to blend flexibility with immersive experience.

Program Pricing and Accommodation

Duration Program Fee
1 Week $925 Extra costs applicable for any additional services
2 Weeks $1,375 Extra costs applicable for any additional services
3 Weeks $1,825 Extra costs applicable for any additional services
4 Weeks $2,275 Extra costs applicable for any additional services
Extra Week $450 Extra costs applicable for any additional services

Includes
Comprehensive pre-departure guide
Airport pickup and transfer to accommodation
In country staff support and program coordinator assistance
Program orientation
Accommodation
3 meals a day during program period
All program activities as mentioned
Excludes
International / Domestic flight fares
Travel insurance and Visa costs
Local transportation to and from project location
Return airport drop off
(can be arranged at extra cost)
Foods / activities during weekend travel
Medical insurance & vaccinations
Any other personal expenses
Cancellation & Refund Policy

The amount of the program fees refunded depends on the date you cancel in relation to your payment date: Following will be the refund amount excluding the program Application fee and bank charges:

  • 75% refund if you cancel within 2 weeks
  • 50% refund if you cancel within 4 weeks
  • No refund if you cancel after 6 weeks

Internet:

High speed Wi-Fi is available.

Accommodation:

While volunteering: You will be staying with a local host family with a fully family environment for living. Accommodation is provided normally on shared room with other volunteers, the rooms are sperate for male and female volunteers with separate shared bathroom and toilet facilities for each room. Bathrooms are equipped with hot water facilities and western-style toilets, shared among roommates. We will try our best to provide best possible accommodation facilities available in the location with standard living condition. Since you will be living with local host families, you will have chance to learn local language, cultures, and traditions of local people. So, expect more local and cultural experiences rather than luxury living!

While on the tour: Participants will be staying in local tea house, lodge facility or if demanded we can accommodate you on a private “tent” at a Tented Camp. The tents are for camping adventures so the facilities are basic but amazing experiences!

  • Upgraded accommodations are available while on the tours, treks & safaris for an additional cost and include twin, family, or single rooms in a lodge, resorts, treehouse, or star class hotels. Lodges feature thatched, air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms and showers, while star class hotels & resorts offers rooms with private bathtubs and spa facilities. The Treehouse Lodge provides a unique and secure experience for jungle safari night stay experiences, with rooms built in or supported by trees, some elevated-on stilts within the canopy. All upgraded options available on request with additional costs as per your travel needs.

Food:

Meals are provided 3 times in a day; foods are served as local family style cooking and local host family have their own regular types food menu. For breakfast tea, biscuits, seasonal fruits and for lunch and dinner local very popular dish Dal Bhat is served 2 times with different vegetables prepared freshly cooking every day! While on the tour breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be provided according to the detailed itinerary and best possible local food sourcing is preferred to support local small businesses.

Orientation:

After when you arrive, all the participants will be given an orientation training to brief you for your programs, local stay, local travel and transportation, locations, safety, and a bit about local languages, customs, and cultures. After competition of the orientation training, the placements will begin in your preferred programs and project to start the impactful adventures ahead.

During your Free Times & Weekend:

During your free times and weekend, you can explore your local destinations with local activities like hiking, walking, or doing a short treks and other possible adventure activities. For weekend travel we can suggest you many other interesting adventures like trekking, jungle safari or road trips to make your journey even more adventurous. Try local cooking classes and Momo making classes to support small businesses for amazing local experiences!

Safety Advice:

Local experiences are always good but sometimes specially in foods and transportation we advise you to be careful of hygienic issues on local foods hygiene and use tourist bus for local transportation relatively comfortable and safe for travelling… other things you will be advised in your orientation training!

Have Questions?


We are here to help with quick, clear answers. Do not hesitate to reach out and get the support you need today!
Email us: info@indra-foundation.org

When to Apply: Seasonal Guide & Application Deadlines

Spring Internships (February - April)
Apply October to December

The spring season offers ideal timing for a fresh start in the new year. If you are looking for internships abroad in social entrepreneurship programs, applying early for the spring term gives you the chance to join at the beginning of the calendar year, align with university semesters and engage in field work while the weather in Nepal is becoming more favorable.

Summer Internships (May - August)
Apply January to March

Summer is a popular time for social entrepreneurship internships abroad and international internships in social entrepreneurship - perfect for college students looking to use their break effectively. With long daylight hours and vibrant local activity in Nepal, you will get a rich hands on experience while building your global profile.

Fall Internships (September - November)
Apply May to July

The fall period is excellent for internships in social entrepreneurship just after the high tourist summer season, offering calmer project settings and meaningful community engagement. Applying for internships abroad in the fall lets you finish by November, giving you time to reflect, incorporate your experiences into academic work or prepare for the next step.

Winter Internships (December - January)
Apply August to October

Though shorter in duration, winter internships abroad offer a unique, focused experience of global social entrepreneurship programs for students. If you are planning a gap year or break between terms, the December - January window in Nepal provides a quieter, deeply immersive setting to contribute to sustainable development and social impact initiatives with fewer distractions.

Eligibility and Application Process

Who Can Apply for this internship?

  • College undergraduates or recent graduates interested in social entrepreneurship and impact driven careers.
  • Students seeking internships abroad with a focus on social impact, ethical internships, or nonprofit internships.
  • Gap year students or high school leavers interested in global social entrepreneurship programs for students and community development.
  • Professionals or remote interns looking to transition into social enterprise roles, sustainable development, or NGO work via international internships in social entrepreneurship.

How to Apply?

  1. Visit the Indra Foundation website and locate the internship section dedicated to social entrepreneurship programs and internships abroad.
  2. Submit your CV, a cover letter explaining your interest in social entrepreneurship internships and one or two references.
  3. Choose your preferred format (in person, remote or hybrid) and indicate your availability (spring, summer, fall or winter).
  4. Complete any required pre departure orientation, sign the internship agreement, and prepare for your journey or remote placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A social entrepreneurship internship abroad combines international experience with hands-on work in social impact projects. Interns collaborate with NGOs or social enterprises to develop and implement sustainable solutions to community challenges, gaining valuable skills in entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, and global development.

Our internships are open to college students, recent graduates, gap-year travelers, and professionals interested in social impact. Whether you are studying business, social sciences, development, or simply want to make a difference through internships abroad, you're welcome to apply.

Participants gain real-world experience in social innovation, improve cross-cultural communication skills, and build a global network. Our programs also boost your resume with practical experience in nonprofit internships, ethical leadership, and sustainable development - all while exploring the rich culture of Nepal.

Yes! Indra Foundation offers flexible options: in-person in Nepal, fully remote from your home country, or hybrid (a combination of both). This allows you to gain international experience in social entrepreneurship regardless of your location or travel preferences.

We offer internships year-round with seasonal programs in Spring (Feb - Apr), Summer (May - Aug), Fall (Sep - Nov), and Winter (Dec - Jan). It is best to apply 2 - 3 months in advance to secure your spot, especially for summer and fall programs, which are the most competitive.
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