Study Tours / Exposure Programmes/Student Internships

Study Tours

Study tours are organized for student groups or development practitioners as exposure visits .  These tours are organized with the support of the SANASA Group and external partners.

The exposure visits organized by SANASA International provide the best opportunity for international microfinance organizations, diplomats and scholars to learn about time tested community innovations and approaches to address pressing development challenges.

Some of the most sought after exposure visits are

  • Orientation to Micro Financing in Sri Lanka, different methodologies, models, tools, challenges and best practices
  • Women empowerment through MSME financing
  • SANASA Movement – how to build a sustainable cooperative enterprise
  • Microinsurance – challenges and opportunities in poverty alleviation
  • Index-based insurance 

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Exposure Programme

(Standard duration 3 weeks)

Exposure programmes are organized for youth who are interested in exploring Sri Lanka, its culture, community and lifestyles, and its development challenges. Youth camps, field visits, voluntary work with Sri Lankan youth, exploring the Sri Lankan culturally rich tourist destinations are some features of this programme.

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Internship Programmes

(Short program 3 months /Extended programme- 6 months)

These are organized for youth interested in obtaining work experience in International Development.  They provide ideal opportunities for those who have completed secondary education and are envisaging a career in international development.