Food Sovereignty and Water Security Internships Kaua i Hawai i University of South Florida - Patel College of Global Sustainability Introduction At Greenwork, we believe in the power of partnerships to address energy and resource challenges around the world while supporting economic and community development. The problem to solving challenges in poverty, sustainability, and community resilience is not a lack of financial capital, technical expertise, or leadership skills it is a lack of collaboration and an effective mechanism for matching resources to communities and projects that would thrive given capacity and support. We convene partners across cultures and sectors to collaborate on initiatives that foster positive social and environmental impact. Our initiatives support local leadership, bridge targeted resources, and promote benefits for all stakeholders. Greenwork is the newest initiative of Peacework, a global nonprofit that creates and supports participatory service learning projects with trusted community partnerships in over 25 countries. Peacework s success is built on a tightknit team of global change makers, a widespread network of stakeholders across cultures and industries, and a 27- year track record of skilled project development with over 90 institutions of higher education and corporations. Students involved in Greenwork initiatives will gain firsthand experience in internships throughout the world that directly contribute to local community goals and increase their global green impact. We work with institutions and students to develop customized learning and work experiences that foster global leadership, provide practical experience, and create sustainable impact. In 2017 Greenwork and community partners in Kaua i Hawai i will be offering seven (7) internship positions working directly with local leaders, educators, and community members in areas of food sovereignty and water security on the island of Kaua i. This document briefly outlines the general model and scope of our Kaua i project site opportunities as well as the roles and responsibilities of each entity, and may be modified to meet the educational, development, and goals of all participating. 1
University of South Florida Roles and Responsibilities USF graduate students will be responsible for following Patel College Capstone Internship requirements and completing their internship responsibilities outlined by Greenwork and community partners before the completion of the program. USF Patel students will be required to provide a presentation to Kaua i partners at the end of their internship and complete a reflection paper due to the Patel College after the program. USF Patel College will provide students with support in coordinating with Greenwork in preparation of the internship placements. For further information about the requirements and responsibilities of the Patel College please see the PGCS Internship Handbook. Greenwork Greenwork will provide advance and logistical support for the USF students, including the following. Consultation on site assessment, contacts, and community relationships o Extensive project development with local community partners o Continual needs assessment and long- range planning with local community partners o Briefing on cultural nuances and local customs and traditions o Comprehensive risk assessment and management protocol o On- site staffing o Advance coordination and preparation for internship positions Logistics o Travel o Local transportation o Accommodations o $2M global liability and personal risk insurance coverage. or equivalent provided by USF o $1M global comprehensive medical insurance and medical evacuation coverage, or equivalent provided by USF o Security o Briefing of all participants on health, safety, logistics, and relationships 2017 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS KAUA I, HAWAI I Behind the incredibly beautiful, natural landscapes and endearing aloha culture of Hawai`i, there is a critical food access and sustainability issue not often seen by tourists and visitors. The island of Kaua`i, Hawai`i is the most remote inhabited landmass in the U.S., and even with year- round sunshine and rainfall, the aptly named Garden Isle currently imports approximately 85% of its food supply. In the event of any kind of emergency the island has enough food for just a week, and being at the very end of a 45- day fossil fuel supply chain, this is a major health and economic challenge and concern for local communities. Hawaii has a rich culture of traditional methods of natural and sustainable agriculture that, due to a variety of factors, has partially been lost within communities. Though diversifying food production sources has brought economic benefits to the area, the expansion of larger scale agricultural industries has also brought Kauai challenges in health and access to affordable, fresh produce. Local leaders and community organizations are working alongside partners like Greenwork to revitalize Hawaii s traditional agricultural methods to provide 2
healthy and affordable produce while connecting communities to their agriculture roots and supporting sustainable economic development. Graduate students have the opportunity to intern with local leaders and community members to address food and water security challenges across the island in collaboration with Greenwork and local partners in Kauai, Hawaii. These research projects and overall partnerships support a collaborative effort to rebuild Hawai`i s agricultural sustainability, feed its people, and create meaningful, culturally relevant economic development opportunities for its future. INTERNSHIP TITLE: Food Sovereignty and Water Security in Kaua i, Hawai i RESEARCH PROJECT: To support Kaua i community partners in projects researching and addressing challenges in food sovereignty and water security across the island of Kaua i. PARTNER ORGANIZATION: Greenwork LOCATION: Kaua i, Hawai i (US) LENGTH: Minimum 4 weeks NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 5-7 Topic Exploring Food Sovereignty and Water Security on one of the Most Remote Populated Islands in the World Highlights Hands on field projects in island food and/or water security Cross- cultural opportunities in Kaua i Real world experience in sustainability development projects Exposure to a network of grassroots project leaders and experts Brief Description In this hands- on, experiential internship, students will work alongside several staff of Malama Kaua`i, a Kaua`i- based nonprofit working on sustainability issues and food sovereignty solutions. They will explore various problems and help to provide solutions through several different program areas, while gaining an in- depth insight into the unique food sovereignty needs, water security challenges, and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Some of the overarching questions students will aid in addressing are: What are the barriers to new farmer development, and how do agro- internship programs for youth and young adults help to build a pipeline of new farmers? How does gleaning and capturing agricultural waste have an impact on food access and the farming industry? What are some examples farm- to- school and institutional shifts that can happen to create strong agricultural industry growth, and what are their impacts? How can a Community Farm model support sustainable agricultural growth? What are the implications of watershed protection efforts and water access issues on food sovereignty? How does the agrochemical / seed industry impact Kaua`i s food sovereignty? 3
Sample Itinerary and Budget Please note this is only a sample 4- week itinerary and is subject to change for the summer 2017 program. Pre trip: Week 1: Week 2-3: Week 4: Post Trip: Greenwork provides remote and in- person preparation sessions on logistics, culture, contextual background to the internship, and information on support resources USF students conduct pre- trip research and preparations Greenwork staff greets students at arrival in Lihue International Airport in Kaua i Team meets with local support contacts and settles into community Greenwork staff and local partners provide orientation to area and resources Students begin internship placements Students support local community projects during the work week through their placements Students go on excursions and/or have free time on the weekends (Greenwork Staff and/or community partners Staff available for support and supervision for internship tasks) Students wrap up projects Students review projects and provide a presentation to local community partners on the results of their internship Closing event with local community partners Students travel back to mainland United States Greenwork and USF debrief with students on internship projects USF students complete a final reflection paper and presentation Greenwork conducts evaluations with Kaua i community partners on the impact of the internship Estimated Budget per Person based on a four- week internship in Kaua i, Hawai i Budget Item Estimated Cost Round- trip flight from Tampa to Kaua i quoted on August 10, 2016 $1,000 All accommodations (4 weeks), meals and transportation for orientation week (7 days) *Students will be responsible for their own meal costs for three weeks of the program. Accommodations will have full kitchen access. $1,500 Suggested bus pass for independent transportation Advance planning, administration, project placements, and security package Greenwork in- country staff support for full month $2M comprehensive global liability and personal risk insurance $35 $750 $800 $39 Total program budget per person for a 30- day placement including airfare $4,124 Please note: There is a $750 nonrefundable deposit to be paid to Greenwork upon confirmation of the internship placement by students. This amount is not an additional fee and is applied directly to the program costs above. 4
GREENWORK PROJECT CONTACTS Beth Wright, Director beth@peacework.org 303.974.8626 Beth Wright, currently based in Denver, Colorado is the Director of Community Engagement and the Greenwork Initiative at Peacework. Beth has been with Peacework since 2012 throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa convening multi- stakeholder partnerships for projects in sustainable agriculture, clean technology, education, engineering, business & entrepreneurship, health, and public service. Through her role for the Greenwork Initiative, Beth convenes partners across the world and across industries to find solutions to climate change challenges and job creation. She has a BA degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder in International Affairs and has contributed to the field of international development since 2010, living and working abroad throughout Central and South America and overseeing projects in Malawi, Belize, Trinidad & Tobago, Peru, Guatemala and other locations. Complimentary to her work outside of the United States, Beth has worked in various political capacities (local, state, and federal) since 2008 most notably in youth civic engagement and environmental causes. She spent three years in Washington D.C. working on Capitol Hill at the Congressional Management Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit that directly works with Members of Congress and their staff to enhance operations and interactions with constitutions to improve accountability, transparency, and efficiency in Congress. Beth is an avid explorer and lover of music. She drives her passions for problem solving and bringing people together by energizing sustainable grassroots collaborations in communities around the world. Caitlin Kawaguchi, Operations Manager caitlin@peacework.org 925.200.5652 Caitlin, currently based in New York, New York, is the Operations Manager at Greenwork. She has been working with Peacework since 2014, first in their Corporate Engagement department and now as a member of the Greenwork team. Caitlin has been working in at the intersection of human rights and community development since 2011, most recently in Myanmar. She has a BA from LIU Global in Global Studies, with concentrations in Human Rights and International Development and project management experience with Peacework in Kaua i, Belize, and India. Greenwork www.greenwork.org info@greenwork.org 620 N. Main St., Suite 306 / Blacksburg, VA 24060-3385 5