The Institute for Training and Development (ITD) is a nonprofit organization based in Amherst, Massachusetts dedicated to education and inter-cultural exchange. ITD has supported civic engagement, academic exchange, youth leadership, sustainable development and other priority areas worldwide by immersing community leaders, scholars, professionals, governmental and non-governmental administrators in engaging programs from over 100 countries.
By Emily Flores, Honduras The Professional Fellow Program on Economic Empowerment has been a transformative experience for me. It has provided a deep dive into the culture and history of
By Nikita Johnson, Honduras My host organization was Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC)/ Veolia, the chance to connect with a public-private organization with a well-structured work system, and a
By Andrea Daniela Alonzo, Honduras The Professional Fellows Program experience for me is one of the most important things that is happening in my professional life. First, I consider that
By Marielos Burgos, El Salvador Once upon a time, there was a river that flowed through the mountains, bringing life to everything it touched. Over time, its flow weakened, and
Katy Moonan, a Massachusetts-based social entrepreneur and adult educator, is leading the Institute for Training and Development’s input in the Rural Economic Dynamics for Prosperity (DERP) program to support Quiché and Mam indigenous
By Jim Lescault Networking for Positive Community Impact I am grateful and honored for the opportunity I had to visit some of the ITD fellows I met in Amherst only
By Becky Basch It’s difficult to capture in a few words the impact that my visit to Chiapas, Mexico and Coban, Guatemala have had on my understanding of the challenges
By Kate Riley The nonprofit Kintiltik (‘together, planting the seed’) was founded over 20 years ago by Delfina Aguilar Gómez, a Tojolabal visionary who was one of the first champions
On February 16, 2024, a group comprising 40 student leaders from the Institute for Training and Development (ITD) and the University of Arizona met with Congressman McGovern at the Capitol
