Ashoka
Renata Soares helped to structure a housing BoP project.
The goal was to sell material construcion products to low income people so they could build their own houses. Renata learned how to deal with the community and a lot of the challenges of bridging the gap between the private and third sector.
Internship Details
| Organization | Ashoka - Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Employment Sector |
Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit |
| Student's Field of Study |
Sustainable Systems |
| Dual Degree Student? | Business (Erb Institute) |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Base of The Pyramid |
| Duration & Dates | 10 weeks, starting 6/5/2007 |
| Skills Gained |
People Management, Project Management, and Analytical Skills |
| Duties Performed |
Implement Strategies, Conduct Studies/Research, and Create Original Designs |
| How Student Obtained Internship | The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Paid |