The World Food Prize Foundation, based in Des Moines, Iowa, last week announced it has a record number of George Washington Carver interns enrolled in its summer program. Since its inception in 2001, the GWC program has included over 300 students, welcoming 21 this summer.

Each academic semester and summer, a group of undergraduate and graduate students are chosen for the program, which provides interns the opportunity to take responsibility and initiative in planning and carrying out a wide range of foundation projects.

Learning about world hunger

“The GWC internship is the perfect steppingstone for those wanting to engage with global hunger after college and learn more about this issue. You work with empowered individuals who treat you like a peer and motivate you to make your own impact,” says Sarah Blair, a summer 2018 GWC intern.

She adds, “I’m leaving this internship inspired to continue to work toward feeding the world because the World Food Prize is proof that women can make a difference in global food insecurity. Regardless if you aren't sure if a career in global hunger is right for you, because I sure wasn't, the GWC internship gives you the professional skills to take on any future career you encounter.”

Working one-on-one with a mentor

This summer’s 21 interns from Central College, Drake University, Eastern Illinois University, Iowa State University, Northwestern University, Roosevelt High School, Trinity College, University of Iowa, University of Nebraska and University of Wisconsin-Madison will learn firsthand of operating an international nonprofit and the global fight against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.

GWC interns will work one on one with a staff mentor and play a key role in this internationally renowned organization, as well as the spring Iowa Youth Institute program. More information about the GWC internship is at worldfoodprize.org/gwcintern.

“Interns at the World Food Prize play an absolutely indispensable role in the planning and implementation of all our programs,” says Ambassador Kenneth Quinn, president of the World Food Prize Foundation. “The success of our upcoming youth education programs and laureate announcement is dependent on their input and performance.”

2019 interns

The George Washington Carver 2019 summer interns include:

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