The Foundation sponsors an integrated set of educational programs for university students and post-graduates in America, Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands. Through the core education programs and internships, the Foundation works to fulfill its mission to engage student leaders in the study and work of human rights:

• To engage younger generations in histories of resistance and inspire them to fulfill their moral responsibilities to protect those in danger from institutionalized violations of minority rights.
• To strengthen the commitment of American and European university students to democratic values and foster their knowledge of resistance to intolerance-past and present. The core programs provide the fundamental foundation and experience for participation in HIA. During the five-week period, the international groups of HIA Fellows explore the minority issues basic to the HIA mission and enter the extensive HIA network. During this period Fellows research and write reports and prepare to engage in outreach after the core programs are over.

The associations with other Fellows and the immersion in the minority issues provides common experiences for all the Fellows-experiences that aid the development of careers based upon concern for human rights and the protection of minorities.

One of HIA's major goals is to encourage the Fellows to stay connected to the Foundation and to each other after participating in the core programs in Europe and the United States. As part of that goal, HIA arranges for internships in the areas of human rights and minority issues. Please note that only students who have participated in the HIA summer program are eligible to apply for internships.