INSAN publicly announced an internship program in six different areas for newly graduated students. We provided the opportunity in two sessions (Summer and Winter) for an average of 30 students from various disciplines. These students had the opportunity to work with our senior colleagues and start building their professional careers. After completing their internship period, 60 per cent of these interns were given full-time job contracts by the institution. This internship program bridged the gap between academia, society, and workplaces and helped to achieve larger goals by providing a deeper understanding of the connections between them.
The median age in Afghanistan is 18.4 years, with 63.7 per cent of Afghans under the age of 25. As the future of Afghanistan, youth face various challenges, including insurgency, poor governance, low life expectancy, poor health, low rates of education, and unsustainable development.
INSAN's Student Programs aim to provide a platform for young Afghans to come together from universities, colleges, schools, and the workforce to share their life goals, engage with seniors and experts, and ultimately empower the culture of intellectual interaction.
INSAN will advocate for legislation and policies that create a youth-friendly environment through its various programs. The scope of work for INSAN's Student Programs includes:
- The emergence of a shared vision shared values, and cultural engagement among teens and youth from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds;
- Developing dynamic leadership, management, and networking skills among youth;
- Planning, action, and vision for the future;
- Promoting critical thinking in studies and daily life;
- Reflecting on local and national structures of society.