The EcoShores Sustainable Futures Network (ESFN) announces its Summer Internship Program 2026 for youths in Antigua, an initiative designed to equip participants with practical skills in environmental sustainability, digital media, communication, and youth leadership.

The internship will take place over six (6) to eight (8) weeks during the summer and will be delivered through a hybrid model, combining virtual training sessions with scheduled in-person activities and field-based experiences. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to real-world projects focused on environmental awareness, community engagement, and youth development across Antigua and Barbuda.

Participants will be placed across five (5) structured focus areas:

• Media & Digital Communication:

For participants interested in creativity, design, social media, and visual storytelling. This area includes graphic design, visual communication, social media content creation, and multimedia storytelling through photography and video production.

• Journalism & Communication:

For participants who enjoy writing, research, and storytelling that informs and inspires. This includes environmental reporting, newsletter and article writing, and interview-based storytelling that highlights community voices and environmental issues.

• Environment & Conservation:

For participants interested in geography, biodiversity, and protecting marine and coastal ecosystems. This track includes environmental learning and fieldwork, introduction to GIS and mapping, waste management and sustainability initiatives, and biodiversity conservation with a focus on wetlands, mangroves, and coastal environments.

• Finance & Programme Support:

For participants interested in business, organization, and supporting projects behind the scenes. This includes financial literacy exposure, administrative support, and assistance with fundraising and sponsorship coordination.

• Public Health & Community Wellness:

For participants interested in health, community outreach, and the link between environment and well-being. This includes community engagement activities, research and data collection, and youth-focused wellness initiatives.

A key feature of the program is a youth public speaking and leadership opportunity inspired by the TED Talk model. Interns will have the opportunity to develop, refine, and present their own ideas and youth-led initiatives, focusing on communication, confidence-building, and project development. This opportunity is supported through collaborative learning influences connected to southern international youth development and resilience-based approaches.

As part of the internship experience, participants will also engage in ESFN’s Community Swim Program, which emphasizes water safety, confidence-building, and marine awareness. This component will also include data collection and engagement activities that connect swimming with environmental education, strengthening the link between personal development and conservation.

Registration is now open via the ESFN Summer Internship Program application form. Applicants are required to complete a short written or video submission as part of the application process. Selected candidates will be contacted directly.

• Registration here: ESFN Summer Internship Program

Through this initiative, ESFN aims to provide meaningful opportunities for skills development, mentorship, and real-world experience while strengthening youth participation in environmental action and community-based solutions across Antigua and Barbuda.

ESFN invites partners, donors, and stakeholders to support the Summer Internship Program, helping to empower youths with practical experience, strengthen environmental awareness, and nurture the next generation of leaders. Interested sponsors or individuals can contact us at info@ecosfn.com to sponsor the programme, an intern or focus area.

About EcoShores Sustainable Futures Network

The EcoShores Sustainable Futures Network (ESFN) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, environmental conservation, and community empowerment across Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the Southern United States. ESFN works to address key challenges, including climate justice, biodiversity, youth development, technology innovation, and education. Through initiatives such as the ESFN Volunteer Explorer Program, World Wetlands Day Awareness, Build Your Future, Community Swim Program, and the Endeavour Publication. ESFN fosters innovative solutions and inspires action to protect marine and coastal ecosystems. ESFN strives to create a more resilient and sustainable future for all. ESFN has committed to supporting creative media and cultural expression of vulnerable communities, with a focus on youth.

For More Information:
Email: info@ecosfn.com
Facebook & Instagram: @esfn_anu