Dagmar Sawistowsky

Remote (4–5 hours/week) — Summer 2025

About Edward’s Hamlet Edward’s Hamlet — A Living Laboratory for Experiential Learning in Africa. Located in Jinja, Uganda, Edward’s Hamlet is not just a farm — it is a regenerative ecosystem and youth-centered innovation hub aligned with the PEARL experiential learning model. As a project under the Africa Partnership on Climate Change Coalition (APCCC), Edward’s Hamlet serves as a hands-on learning lab where youth can design, document, and scale sustainable solutions related to: - Regenerative agriculture and soil health - Climate-smart aquaculture and biochar - Circular economies and food systems - Renewable energy and environmental restoration - Community-led innovation and SDG-aligned project design https://edwardsregen.org/

Internship Opportunity: Social Media & Digital Communications

We are looking for 1–2 motivated interns to help tell the story of Edward’s Hamlet through strategic use of: - Instagram (visual storytelling, reels, impact highlights) - Facebook (community engagement and updates) - LinkedIn (professional branding and thought leadership) - YouTube (project documentation, interviews, explainer videos)

This is an opportunity to contribute to Africa’s regenerative development movement while building a professional portfolio that spans storytelling, social media strategy, sustainability, and global networking.

Who We’re Looking For Ideal candidates are: - Passionate about regenerative agriculture, sustainable development, or climate action - Experienced with one or more social media platforms (content creation, scheduling, engagement) - Strong visual communication and writing skills - Comfortable working independently in a virtual setting - Curious, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause Bonus: Experience with video editing, Canva, scheduling tools, or analytics platforms.

What You’ll Gain - Real-world experience in nonprofit and sustainability communication - A chance to shape and amplify the voice of an emerging African initiative - Recognition on our website and social media platforms - Connection to a growing network of African and global sustainability leaders - A meaningful addition to your resume or digital portfolio

Responsibilities - Collaborate with Edward and team to shape weekly content plans - Draft and schedule posts aligned with project milestones and seasonal activities - Edit and upload video interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and educational content - Engage with the community and respond to comments/messages - Track engagement and recommend new strategies to grow reach

How to Apply Send a short email of interest to [email protected] and [email protected] Subject line: Social Media Internship — Edward’s Hamlet

Include: - A brief introduction and why this opportunity excites you - Links to past work (portfolio, posts, videos, reels, etc.) - Your availability over the summer - Any relevant experiences or tools you’ve used

Join the Movement Edward’s Hamlet is more than a project — it’s a prototype for Africa’s regenerative and educational future. Help us share the stories that inspire, teach, and spark change.

It was an inspiring discussion about the work at Munansi Green Initiative, Flip town DAO and Mubende Realers. We explored exciting possibilities for collaboration with Uganda Wildlife Education Center and Uganda Wildlife Authority to create Environmental Clubs in schools within Mubende Municipality. We’re excited about the potential partnerships and the impact we can create together in environmental conservation and sustainability, as we work toward a greener future.

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