I had the honor and privilege of interning at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF during the Spring 2016 semester. This non-profit organization supports the global UNICEF mission of protecting the world’s most vulnerable children.
At the New York City headquarters, I immersed myself in the work of two departments: Sports Partnerships and Kid Power. Having the opportunity to see the inner workings of these departments allowed me to learn about multiple sides of the non-profit, sport for development world. UNICEF Kid Power is an initiative that gives kids the power to save lives.
This program encourages kids to become physically active, which unlocks points that convert to funding for therapeutic food packets for malnourished children throughout the world. I visited schools in New York City, Boston and Syracuse, participated in Kid Power donor school events, and volunteered at the 2016 Annual Meeting. My greatest accomplishment at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF was finding my sense of purpose in the field of sport for development.
My years as a Sport Management major, culminating with my incredible Capstone experience, unlocked doors that I never knew existed. As I embark on the next chapter of my life, I hope to find ways to inspire and help others through the power of sports.