Summer of Social Action
Summer of Social Action
July 8th - August 23, 2024
Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign
PPEHRC is looking for students interested in social and economic justice to take part in our Summer of Social Action program. This is a great opportunity to learn from seasoned leaders about organizing for economic human rights and be part of the movement to end poverty.
The Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign (PPEHRC) is a Philadelphia-based international coalition committed to uniting the poor across color lines as the leadership base for a broad movement to abolish poverty. We work to accomplish this through advancing economic human rights as named in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, such as the rights to food, housing, health, education, communication and a living wage job.
Interns' primary responsibilities will center on preparations for, and participation in, the Poor People’s Army March on the RNC & DNC. Tasks will include managing communications technology and social media, getting students and other populations involved in our march, including connecting with local and national organizations and artists. Qualified applicants will be willing and able to work with a diverse range of families on the front lines of poverty and participate in political education sessions.
Participants in the summer internship program will live with PPEHRC host families in North Philadelphia. The program runs from July 8th to August 23rd but the actual dates of your attendance can be tailored to fit your availability.
Deadline to apply is June 15th. For more information, contact PPEHRC internship coordinator Nick Carmack at nickcarmack@gmail.com.
