General information about internships

About S/HE Denmark 

S/HE Denmark is a nonprofit organisation working to fight period poverty and promote menstrual health, dignity and gender equality. Our work focuses on education, advocacy and community-based solutions that ensure menstruation does not become a barrier to education, participation or opportunities. 

Through partnerships, fundraising activities and public engagement in Denmark, S/HE Denmark mobilises resources to support sustainable menstrual health solutions and long-term impact. 

Our International Collaboration 

S/HE Denmark works closely with She for She Pads, a social entrepreneur company based in Uganda. She for She Pads produces reusable menstrual pads locally and delivers menstrual health education, while also creating dignified employment opportunities for women, including women in vulnerable situations. 

Fundraising at S/HE Denmark directly supports this collaboration, ensuring that awareness and resources raised in Denmark translate into concrete production, education and impact in Uganda. 

Practical Information 

• Internship period: Flexible, typically 3–6 months 

• Hours: Flexible and aligned with study requirements 

• Location: Denmark. Remote work possible 

• Internship is unpaid or according to university agreement 

Specific details about the different internship positions

Fundraising & Partnerships Intern 

As a Fundraising & Partnerships Intern, you will support the development of funding opportunities and partnerships that sustain and scale our work. You will gain insight into fundraising within the NGO and social enterprise ecosystem, including grants, partnerships and community-based fundraising. 

The internship offers hands-on experience with real fundraising processes, research and communication, with room for initiative and responsibility. 

Your Tasks May Include 

• Researching foundations, grants and funding opportunities 

• Supporting the drafting of fundraising applications and donor communication 

• Mapping potential corporate and institutional partners 

• Assisting with impact documentation and fundraising materials 

• Supporting fundraising campaigns and events 

Who You Are 

You are structured, analytical and motivated by social impact. You enjoy research, writing and strategic thinking and want to contribute to meaningful change. 

You might study: 

International Development, Political Science, Economics, Social Sciences, NGO Management or a related field. 

What You Will Gain 

• Practical experience with fundraising and partnerships in a nonprofit setting 

• Insight into social entrepreneurship and international collaboration 

• Experience working with impact documentation and donor communication 

• Responsibility and ownership of real fundraising tasks 

• Flexible working hours and possibility of remote work 

• A strong reference and valuable experience for your CV 

 Event Planning & Community Engagement Intern 

 As an Event Planning & Community Engagement Intern, you will support the planning, coordination and execution of events in Denmark. You will be involved in the full event process, from early planning and logistics to on-the-day execution and follow-up. 

The internship offers hands-on experience in event planning within a purpose-driven organisation, with real responsibility and the opportunity to help create meaningful events that combine learning, community and impact. 

Examples of Events Organised by S/HE Denmark 

S/HE Denmark has organised and co-hosted a range of events that combine education, wellbeing and fundraising, including: 

• Wellness and menstrual health events combining yoga, movement and talks on the menstrual cycle, self-care and body awareness 

• Educational talks and panel discussions on menstruation, period poverty, gender equality and global health 

• Fundraising events where all proceeds support menstrual health education and the donation of reusable menstrual pads produced by She for She Pads in Uganda 

• Workshops and community gatherings focused on breaking taboos around menstruation and creating safe spaces for dialogue 

• Collaborative events with gyms, cultural institutions and community partners, integrating movement, learning and social impact 

These events help translate awareness in Denmark into concrete impact in Uganda. 

Your Tasks May Include 

• Supporting the planning and coordination of events, workshops and talks 

• Assisting with logistics, venues, speakers, partners and suppliers 

• Supporting volunteer and participant coordination 

• Assisting with event communication and promotion 

• Supporting on-the-day event execution and post-event follow-up 

Who You Are 

You are structured, proactive and enjoy bringing people together. You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable handling multiple tasks at once. You are motivated by social impact and community engagement. 

You might study: 

Event Management, Communication, Cultural Studies, Project Management, NGO Management or a related field. 

What You Will Gain 

• Hands-on experience in event planning and community engagement 

• Insight into NGO work and social entrepreneurship 

• Experience working with international partnerships 

• Responsibility and ownership of real event tasks 

• Flexible working hours and possibility of remote work 

• A strong reference and meaningful experience for your CV 

 Operations & Project Coordination Intern 

As an Operations & Project Coordination Intern, you will support the internal functioning of S/HE Denmark and help ensure that projects, collaborations and processes run smoothly. You will work close to leadership and gain insight into how a growing social impact organisation is structured and operated. 

This internship offers hands-on experience in organisational development, project coordination and cross-border collaboration, with real responsibility and strategic relevance. 

Your Tasks May Include 

• Supporting project planning, timelines and coordination 

• Structuring documents, workflows and internal systems 

• Supporting coordination between S/HE Denmark and She for She Pads in Uganda 

• Assisting with reporting, meeting notes and follow-ups 

• Supporting internal organisation, planning and process development 

• General operational and organisational support 

Who You Are 

You are structured, reliable and enjoy creating order and clarity. You thrive in coordination roles and are comfortable working behind the scenes to make projects succeed. You are proactive and able to work independently. 

You might study: 

International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration, Project Management, NGO Management or a related field. 

What You Will Gain 

• Practical experience in NGO operations and project coordination 

• Insight into international social impact work 

• Experience with cross-border collaboration and partnerships 

• Responsibility and ownership of core organisational processes 

• Flexible working hours and possibility of remote work 

• A strong reference and meaningful experience for your CV 

Social Media & Communications Intern  

As a Social Media & Communications Intern, you will help strengthen our digital presence and grow our community across platforms. You will support storytelling and communication related to both our work in Denmark and our collaboration with She for She Pads in Uganda. 

The internship offers hands-on experience in NGO communication, social entrepreneurship, campaigning and digital community building, with space for creativity, initiative and responsibility. 

Your Tasks May Include 

• Planning and creating content for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn 

• Writing captions, stories and campaign texts aligned with our mission and values 

• Supporting communication around events, workshops, trips and campaigns 

• Assisting with newsletters and website updates 

• Tracking engagement, reach and insights to support content development 

Who You Are 

You are motivated, structured and interested in social change. You enjoy communication and storytelling and want to use your skills to contribute to a meaningful cause. 

You might study: 

Communication, Media, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Design or a related field.

What You Will Gain 

• Practical experience in nonprofit communication and social entrepreneurship 

• Insight into international collaboration between Denmark and Uganda 

• Responsibility and ownership of real communication tasks 

• Flexible working hours and possibility of remote work 

• A strong reference and meaningful experience for your CV 

Practical Information 

• Internship period: Flexible (typically 3–6 months) 

• Hours: Flexible and aligned with study requirements 

• Location: Denmark (remote work possible) 

• Internship is unpaid or according to university agreement