Internship Opportunity: Social Justice & Legal Aid Intern – Hikmat Helping Hands Foundation (HHHF) (Remote/Field-Based | Jan 2026)

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Organization:
Hikmat Helping Hands Foundation (HHHF) — A Section 8, not-for-profit grassroots NGO dedicated to empowering marginalized communities across India through legal aid, social awareness, education, poverty alleviation, and youth-led community initiatives. HHHF works extensively on gender equity, child rights, environmental justice, public health, and access to fundamental rights.

About the Internship:
HHHF invites applications for a short-term social justice internship focused on legal aid, policy research, and community outreach. The internship combines remote work with limited local field engagement and is ideal for students passionate about human rights and public interest work.

Location:
Remote + Neighbourhood outreach (based on intern’s area of convenience)

Position / Vacancies:

  • Social Justice & Legal Aid Intern
  • Number of vacancies: Not specified

Eligibility:

  • Current undergraduate or postgraduate students
  • Strong interest in human rights, social justice, public policy or legal aid
  • Ability to commit 10–15 hours per week
  • Motivation to engage in community-based and research-driven work

Key Responsibilities / Role:

  • Draft policy briefs on legal and social issues impacting marginalized communities
  • Plan and execute virtual awareness campaigns
  • Organise 2–3 local outreach visits (neighbourhood or nearby area) to spread awareness of fundamental rights
  • Support research, documentation and reporting for ongoing initiatives
  • Contribute to youth-led community projects and advocacy efforts

Duration:

  • 1 January 2026 – 30 January 2026

Mode:

  • Remote with limited field outreach

Stipend:

  • Not specified

Perks & Recognition:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Sponsored Trip (subject to availability and satisfactory performance)

Last Date to Apply:

  • 30 December 2025

How to Apply:
Email the following to hikmathelpinghands@gmail.com