Social Leaders Programme
An immersive 12-day programme in Ahmedabad, India, which is a UNESCO world heritage city and based in the globally renowned Gandhi Ashram.
This programme is intentionally designed to be both inspiring and challenging.
We believe that it’s only when we push ourselves out of our comfort zones, our mind broadens and we personally grow.
How it works
Programme themes include social enterprise, innovation and personal leadership development.
This authentic, once in a lifetime experience gives participants a broad range of exposure from:
- working with grassroots entrepreneurs in India's informal labour market
- NGOs working with slum communities
- multi-national scientific venture funds
- UNDP partner social enterprises
Participants will meet and interact with leaders across different fields, including government and award winning social entrepreneurs.
Everything from daily activities and visits, to where participants stay and what they eat is specifically designed into the programme for an authentic experience.
Learning outcomes and skill development
Why this programme?
- Develop your leadership skills, including building self-awareness and empathy
- Learn how to take action and innovate in resource constrained environments
- Develop your skills in non-verbal communication and overcome cultural and language barriers
- Learn about a rich culture and develop your cultural sensitivity
- Broaden your horizons and see things from new perspectives
- Diversify and build your international network, meeting leaders and entrepreneurs in different fields
Partnership opportunities:
This will open dialogue and opportunities with businesses, NGOs, academic institutions and other organisations in India.
Let us know what type of organisations/people you’re looking to connect with - we’ll leverage our network and connect you.
Programme participant, University of Surrey