Our Services

We provide specialised consulting and partnership services across water and environmental management, fundraising consulting, and international social impact programmes.

We work with NGOs, universities, development organisations, donors, and private sector partners to deliver evidence-based solutions supporting sustainable development and organisational growth.

Our Approach

Across all our services, we combine local knowledge, international partnerships, technical expertise, and practical implementation capabilities. We work closely with our clients and partners to develop tailor-made solutions that are measurable, sensitive to local contexts, and designed for sustainable impact.

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WASH Development

WASH & Environmental Consulting

We provide technical consulting and project support relating to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), water resource management, environmental planning, and infrastructure development.

Our services combine technical expertise, field-based research, data analysis, and project management to support sustainable and resilient solutions.

Our services include:

  • GIS data mapping and spatial analysis
  • Topographical and field surveys
  • WASH programme design and methodological implementation
  • Water distribution network design and modelling
  • Water supply and wastewater management
  • Flood risk and hazard management
  • Urban and environmental planning
  • Water treatment plant planning and support
  • Environmental and water resource assessments
  • Project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
  • Technical research and feasibility assessments

We support clients throughout the entire project cycle, from initial assessment and planning to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Fundraising Initiatives

Third-Party Fundraising Consulting

We support local NGOs and development organisations in Southeast Asia by strengthening their fundraising capacity and developing ongoing, sustainable funding pipelines.

Our approach combines donor research, strategic planning, proposal development, and donor engagement to help organisations identify and pursue funding opportunities aligned with their programmes and institutional priorities.

Our services include:

  • Fundraising strategy development
  • Donor and funding opportunity research
  • Donor database development and management
  • Concept note and proposal development
  • Grant application support
  • Donor mapping and prospect identification
  • Donor engagement and communication support
  • Project-specific fundraising strategies
  • Financial proposal review and consultation
  • Funding pipeline development
  • Proposal quality assurance
  • Fundraising performance monitoring and reporting

We work alongside our NGO partners as an extension of their fundraising and business development capacity, helping them to build stronger donor relationships and improve access to funding opportunities.

Social Impact Internship Programme

Social Impact Internship Project

Our Social Impact Internship Project connects universities and students with local NGOs and development organisations across Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

This project is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and the international development job market, while strengthening the capacity and international visibility of local organisations.

For Partner NGOs

We help local NGOs access motivated international students and emerging professionals who can contribute additional skills and perspectives to their programmes.

Our support includes:

  • International student placement
  • Skilled volunteer and internship support
  • International visibility and university engagement
  • Project and programme support
  • Research and knowledge exchange opportunities
  • Access to an expanding international university network

For Partner Universities

We help universities develop meaningful connections with the Southeast Asian development sector and provide students with a clear pathway to practical professional experience internationally.

Our university partnership services include:

  • International internship placements
  • Connections with vetted local NGOs
  • Internship and experiential learning opportunities
  • Faculty and institutional engagement
  • Research and knowledge-exchange opportunities
  • Support for employability and graduate outcomes
  • ESG and social-impact engagement opportunities

For Students

We provide students and recent graduates with opportunities to gain practical, international experience in the development, humanitarian, environmental, and social impact sectors.

Our student support includes:

  • Pre-departure orientation
  • Internship and placement matching
  • Safeguarding guidance
  • Emergency response and support procedures
  • Safe accommodation assistance
  • Visa and documentation support
  • Flight and travel arrangement assistance
  • Insurance coordination
  • CV and cover letter consultation
  • Career and professional development guidance

Through our growing network of NGO partners across Southeast Asia, Northstar aims to create a safe, structured, and professionally valuable pathway for students to gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful local development initiatives.