Mondiant Initiative

Virtual Internship

Empowering Refugees Through Education and Leadership

Our Mission

Mondiant Initiative is a beacon of hope, a refugee-founded and led organization committed to transforming the lives of bright refugee students through empowerment and education. We aim to provide the same opportunities afforded to much of the rest of the world, a college education and the long-term tools needed to succeed. Our purpose is to extend a hand to the changemakers, visionaries, and future leaders in refugee camps who are ready to make a difference if given the opportunity.

From Refugee to Leader:

Meet Mondiant Dogon 

Mondiant Initiative was founded by Mondiant Dogon, a former refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Forced to flee his home due to war, Mondiant spent years in a refugee camp in Rwanda. Despite immense challenges, he pursued education and eventually earned a Master's degree from New York University. His personal journey fuels the initiative’s mission to empower fellow refugees through education and leadership development, ensuring they have opportunities to shape their own futures. 

Mondiant Initiative

Internship Program

A Pathway to Professional Success

Mondiant Initiative Virtual Internship Program is not just a professional training ground, it's a transformative journey. It's an immersive 15-week program designed to provide refugee students with real-world experience, career development, and leadership training, fostering their personal growth and empowerment. 

Interns engage in 75 hands-on learning sessions, gaining insights into legal, corporate, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. They work alongside professionals from Proistemi Project, Hermes Law, and ClaimDeck (PP/HL/CD involvement), learning critical skills that will shape their careers and future contributions to society. 

This initiative has been recognized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its impact on refugee empowerment. 

Internship Highlights: 

  • Professional mentorship from industry experts 

  • Hands-on learning with legal, corporate, and tech professionals 

  • Career development and networking opportunities 

  • Leadership and entrepreneurship training 

  • Peer-to-peer learning opportunities 

meet some of the incredible students that are part of Mondiant Initiative:

In partnership with Hermes Law and ClaimDeck, we have launched our first virtual internship program, providing refugee students with real-world experience in the legal and technology sectors. This innovative program includes working sessions via Zoom, where interns collaborate with teams from both Hermes Law and ClaimDeck, gaining valuable insights into legal research, claims management, and business operations. Through this opportunity, participants develop essential problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills that will prepare them for careers in law, technology, and business. 

Virtual Internship Program

with Hermes Law and ClaimDeck

Meet Our 2025 Interns!

  • Meet Our Intern, Long Maker Long Deng

    UNIVERSITY: African Leadership University (ALU) 

    MAJOR: Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering 

    Year: 4 (finalist) 

    Refugee Camp: Kakuma, Kenya 

    IMPACT: “I am deeply grateful for this internship opportunity. Growing up in a refugee camp, I see this as a chance not only to transform my own life but also to positively impact the lives of other refugees. This opportunity would not have been possible without the support of the  Mondiant Initiative. May the Mondiant Initiative continue to grow and restore hope for countless refugees who need it most.”

  • Meet Our Intern, Nizeyimana Bosco

    UNIVERSITY: Kigali University of Law 

    YEAR: Fourth Year 

    MAJOR: Law 

    Refugee Camp:  Kiziba, Rwanda 

    IMPACT: “As someone who spent my entire life in a refugee camp, I didn’t have the opportunity to have access to technology tools like computers, iPad, and nowadays education has evolved technology, it was a challenge to me, but the program provides extra resources to be able to adapt.”

Why This Matters

There are over 100 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, with refugees facing significant barriers to higher education and employment. 

Only 6% of refugees have access to higher education, compared to 40% of non-refugee populations. 

The Mondiant Initiative bridges this gap, providing education, career pathways, and mentorship to ensure that refugees are not just surviving but thriving as future leaders.