• Interns are each assigned a local host, a woman/man selected by the OGF-Kenya staff, who takes her/him to meet different families in the area and helps with any intercultural challenges related to language, food, and cultural norms.

• Mr. Job Kimathi, the Coordinator of the Internship program, conducts an initial interview, helps design the learning activities and assessment of learning for each intern, and observes interns as they spend time in the community.
• In addition, job acts as mentor, sharing her own knowledge and experiences, and provides support and guidance as needed.
Apply for an Internship

please contact Mr. Job Kimathi for more information on internships,

By email: (info@ogfkenya.org)
Or write to Mr. Job Kimathi at the address:
Open Gate Foundation
P.O. Box 3020 – 60200
Meru, Kenya.

Include in your correspondence:

1. A resume.
2. A one page statement explaining why you are interested in an internship with Open Gate Foundation. Describe your relevant experiences, how you think you can contribute to our efforts, how an internship might contribute to your education, and any special skills you have.
3. The dates, days and times you anticipate being available.
4. A brief writing sample (maximum four pages; shorter is better).
5. Three references with phone numbers, email addresses and professional titles.
6. If applying by email, note INTERNSHIP APPLICATION in the subject line.