A great new organization that helps at-risk youth by teaching them culinary skills. Children's Defense Fund Lots of internships in advocacy, nonprofit management, law and more. Looks like a thorough and well-run program. The Feminist Majority Year-round, with a stipend. This nonprofit represents the states in crime control and public safety issues.
Interns can do policy research or work on their publications.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Fight discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Unpaid internships, but some stipends may be available. National Organization of Women Listings, background information on interning in Washington DC, and a first-person look at what it's like to have a NOW internship. D.C. Unpaid, but college credit is available. Quality Education for Minorities Network QEM interns are placed with a variety of Washington DC agencies.