The program was established by USAID in 2011. So far, 23 female internship students have graduated. The program provides internship opportunities for female students at Kabul University and Kabul Polytechnic University enrolled in architecture, and civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering fields. During the internship program, the female students are exposed to the practical aspects of architecture and engineering and are provided with opportunities to strengthen their professional and interpersonal skills in the process. “The effects of this program will extend beyond the intern’s graduation date,” said USAID Mission Director Herbie Smith. “We are creating a network of successful and skilled women within Afghanistan who will work to build an empowering future for Afghan women in engineering and architecture, as well as Afghanistan’s future.” The interns are provided opportunities that include design and collaborative processes, field visits, program management, and project impl