Eco Internship Programme
WWF-Pakistan’s Eco Internship Programme 2012
For the past four decades, WWF-Pakistan has been committed to providing quality environmental education to raise awareness about Pakistan’s natural resources and environmental challenges.
Considering the lack of opportunities for students to get actively involved in environmental conservation, WWF-Pakistan decided to introduce the Eco Internship Programme in schools across Pakistan. The Programme is a 6 session long workshop giving students an insight into the eco dynamics and eco challenges of the region. The sessions include Environment Expert presentations, group work, hands on activities, documentaries, interactive discussions, creative challenges and enriching exposure visits. |
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Eco internship Certificate Ceremony 2011, which was held on 12th Sep 2011 |
Objectives of the Eco Internship Programme
- Enable students to generate an insight into the eco dynamics and challenges of the ecosystem
- Broaden students scope as a responsible custodian of valuable natural resources
- Inculcate a sense of civic responsibility in students
- Give students the opportunity to become an official Ambassador of WWF-Pakistan and solicit support of individual members.
Eco Internship Dates/Venue
Karachi Dates
The Eco Internship will continue throughout the year..
If you are applying with your school then you will be given specific dates.
All workshops will be held within school premises.
Features of the Eco Internship Programme:
- Each session is 3 hours long.
- The registration fee is Rs.1500 per student without exposure visit transportation. Rs 1000 with exposure visit transportation. Consult your school about field trip transportation. (non-refundable)
- All workshops will be held in the school and dates will be provided to students by the school.
- Sessions will be held year-round.
- Students across Pakistan from class 9 and above are eligible to enroll in the programme.
- Students will receive a certificate from WWF-Pakistan after the successful completion of the Internship.
- Students will become individual members of WWF-Pakistan through the Eco Internship programme.
Eco Internship Sponsors
Karachi
Lotte Pakistan PTA Ltd is a world-class supplier of purified terephthalic acid, an essential raw material used in the polyester industry. Lotte, the South Korean conglomerate, acquired the majority shareholdings in Pakistan PTA Limited (PPTA) in September 2009. Subsequently, the name of the Company was changed to Lotte Pakistan PTA Ltd.
The company maintains its competitive edge by virtue of being a local manufacturer and major supplier for the domestic Polyester and PET industries with short delivery times, consistent quality and excellent customer service. more
Lahore -
Islamabad -
Eco Internship Partners
Official Radio Partner - CITY FM 89
CityFM89 is Pakistan’s No.1 FM Network. Their broadcast network comprises of four stations in the cities of Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad, with a combined audience of no less than one million households across the nation.
CityFM89 was launched in July 2004 with an objective to set a trend of radio listener-ship in Pakistan and to provide creative quality entertainment to listeners.
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Stages of the Programme:
1. Orientation Session
The WWF-Pakistan team will visit schools and inform students about the Eco Internship Programme through a motivational presentation.
2. Interactive sessions on key environmental challenges
Sessions will be engaging and interactive. Topics include endangered species, water conservation, solid waste management, alternative energy, nature photography, ecological foot print and a number of other themes.
3. Exposure trips
Exposure visit to the WWF wetland centre located in Sandspit in the middle of lush mangrove forests. The adjoining beach and the diverse flora and fauna will make it an enriching experience for the internees.
4. Certificate distribution
After the successful completion of the internship students will receive WWF-Pakistan Eco Internship certificates.
Additional Benefits:
- Certification and affiliation with WWF-Pakistan, a globally recognised organisation which can be used for further education and employment.
- Free annual Individual membership with WWF-Pakistan
- Free access to WWF-Pakistan’s Environmental Library and video centre for one year
- Complimentary passes/invitation to WWF-Pakistan’s annual Events and Campaigns
- Discounts on WWF-Pakistan Eco Travel Tours and Panda Products
- Discounts at various retail outlets and restaurants including Next, Accesorize, Early Learning Center, Mothercare, Gaurdian Pharmacy, Coffee Tea & Company, Pine Inn Hotel and more
- Free online WWF-Publications including Natura and Panda Post
- Biweekly update on environmental happenings
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ANY OF OUR ACTIVITIES E-MAIL
membership@wwf.org.pk