eHomemakers internship guide

Thinking Local, Acting Global

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:44:00 +0000

How relevant is the phrase, “think local, act global.” I would argue, immensely and that it is important to realize that one need not have to travel to a far away land to positively impact those far away. Prior to arriving in Malaysia, I tried to act on this ideal.

My time working with Warmheart International was the most rewarding and relevant. Warmheart is a fairly new non-profit founded by a former professor and several students at Rutgers University in New Jersey. The organization started several programs, including HIV/AID’s relief and a children’s home in Pharo, a city located in northern Thailand. For those still living in the United States, the most relevant project created a global supply chain, which brought employment to women in rural Thailand. Under the Warmheart program, a group of women work in a commune producing various textiles, such as small hand bags and scarves. The products are then shipped directly to New Jersey, where they are distributed to college students throughout the United States. These students, called Sales Associates, then sell these items on their respective campuses’ and take a small profit for their work. By cutting out the middleman, Warmheart is able to provide high quality, fair trade products at lower prices than one would find in retail stores. As a Warm Heart Sales associate, I provided an earned source of income for women in a far away land without ever leaving the comfort of my college town. I sold the bags and scarves to girls all around my campus, including a few sororities. And for my work, I even got to make a little bit of cash and developed a new relationship with members of my community.

To say the least, it was a rewarding experience. There are opportunities abound at campuses across the U.S. to participate in similar projects. Even if you cannot find one fitting your desires, you can always start your own. If you are thinking you might consider work in the field, working locally, while thinking globally might provide a small taste of what is like to work in the international, non-profit sector.

Author: Hart Moede

Past interns' blogs

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:33:00 +0000

Here are past interns' blogs from the Advocacy Project.

Stephanie (2005)
http://advocacynet.org/blogs/index.php?blog=40

Melissa (2006)

http://www.advocacynet.org/blogs/index.php?blog=18

Mariko (2007)

http://www.advocacynet.org/blogs/index.php?blog=75

Julia (2007)

http://www.advocacynet.org/blogs/index.php?blog=87

Audrey (2007)

http://www.advocacynet.org/blogs/index.php?blog=68

The Work-Life Balance Conference

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:53:00 +0000

Here is the link of the Work-Life Balance Conference organized by eHomemakers.

http://worklifebalance.womencommunity.net/

Ching Ching's favorite speech

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:20:00 +0000

This is the Ching Ching's favorite speech by Steve Jobs. She recommends us to watch the video.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Allan 5

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:16:00 +0000

Allan talks about cultural norms.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Allan 4

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:48:00 +0000

Allan talks about Left Hand Rule and Toilet Etiquette.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Allan 3

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:59:00 +0000

Allan explained work rest regimes.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Allan 2

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:46:00 +0000

Allan Talks about how to make relations with local Malaysian people.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Allan

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:23:00 +0000

Allan Rickman is an international management consultant who has advised major British, European and USA corporations and advised government departments in UK, Japan, India, Cambodia and Gambia. He was the CEO of a major British Health, Safety and Environmental consultancy and the head of the Global Environmental Practice of a large international insurance broking corporation. Allan advised us must-do's for every interns.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Jayandran

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:18:00 +0000

Jayandran is a Malaysian Indian. He is a retired military personnel. He told us about Hindu and Malay culture.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Sushila

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:53:00 +0000

Sushila is a Malaysian Indian woman. She has invited several students form other countries as exchange program. Her daughter has lived in Japan as an exchange student. She told us the cultural difference between Malaysia and other countries.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Lian

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:16:00 +0000

Lian is a Malaysian Chinese, Buddhist woman. She is married and has two children. She has traveled many countries, including Singapore, China, Philippine, UK, and so on. She told us about Malay manner when you visit local house, party, etc.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Diane

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:35:00 +0000

Diane is from England. She has lived in Kuala Lumpur since 1992. She met her husband in UK and moved here because of his job. As a Western person, she told us about how Malay people think of Western people and what interns have to be careful in Malaysia.

eHomemakers Mothers Day Event 2010 - Ching Ching

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Mon, 31 May 2010 07:32:00 +0000

eHomemakers Mothers Day Event - Rural Moms Unite 2010 Awards on Saturday, 15 May 2010 at Cititel Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpul

eHomemakers Mothers Day Event 2009 - Ching Ching

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Mon, 31 May 2010 07:13:00 +0000

This is the opening speech at eHomemakers Mothers Day Event by Ms. Chong Sheau Ching, executive director, eHomemakers.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Enna

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Mon, 31 May 2010 01:43:00 +0000

Enna is a Malay Muslim woman. She was born in Kuala Lumpur and has four sons. As a Malay Muslim, she told us about Malaysian tradition, habit and so on.

What interns have to be careful in Malaysia - Fay

noreply@blogger.com (eHomemakers) — Sun, 30 May 2010 05:51:00 +0000

Fay is a Malaysian Chinese. As a trained nurse she has worked in many countries. She lived in England for eight years. Six years in England and two years in east Malaysia. Fay gave us some tips to live in Malaysia and how to enjoy internship in this country.