HEPBURN INTERNSHIP Global Fund for Children Books Intern Summer 2009, Washington D. C. Deborah Ahenkorah Bryn Mawr College ‘10

GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN VISION The Global Fund for Children envisions a world where all children grow up to be productive, caring citizens of a global society. To this end, they work to advance the dignity of young people worldwide.

GFC History & Facts o GFC made its first grants in 1997 using royalties from its children’s book publishing venture. o GFC’s grant making capacity has grown from $3,000 in 1997 to approximately $3.2 million during the fiscal year. o Since 1997, GFC has distributed more than $13.9 million in grants to more than 364 groups in 72 countries worldwide.

GFC’s Model Organizational Structure Staff Interns Grant making division grant support Value-added services Knowledge management Global Media Ventures division Books Documentary photography Films

Mentor Maya Ajmera, Founder and President

Mentor Cynthia Pon Director, Global Fund for Children Books

My Summer Project Developed a framework for exploring creative partnerships in indigenous children’s book publishing in foreign countries. The GFC-Baobab Prize collaboration

Intern culture in Washington DC Brown Bags Happy hours Intern exchanges Plethora of free events in DC

GFC intern culture Orientation Bi-weekly staff meetings Movie Fridays at GFC Breakfasts with Maya Staff outing : Nationals game Self-organized intern bonding activities. Example: everybody wear yellow on Monday to honor the king of Thailand.

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