Overview

Our November 2010 social entrepreneurship journey will immerse participants in a once-in-a-lifetime 9-day experience in India.

Joining a select group of senior leaders from some of the world’s top private, public and civil society organisations, participants will get first-hand lessons in innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership from some of Bangalore and Mumbai’s leading social entrepreneurs. The journey will include interactive site visits, discussion around local and national issues, and personal and group reflection time.
 

Provisional highlights

• A visit to SELCO Solar (www.selco-india.com), a social enterprise providing sustainable energy solutions and services to under-served households and businesses. SELCO's founder, Harish Hande, is a Skoll Award Winner, Schwab Fellow of the World Economic Forum, an Ashoka fellow, and was awarded Khemkha Foundation's Social Entrepreneur of the Year, India, 2007 award.
   
• A visit to Dial 1298 (www.1298.in), a social enterprise providing best quality Life Support Ambulance Service using a cross subsidy model. Dial 1298 is the winner of the Godfrey Philips National Bravery Award for Social Act of Courage 2007 and the Times of India / Times Foundation Recognition Award for Life Saving Service in Mumbai 2006.
   
• A visit to Aavishkaar India (www.aavishkaar.org), one of India's top social venture funds founded to promote development in rural and semi-urban India. Vineet Rai, founder of Aavishkaar, is an Ashoka Fellow and has also received numerous awards and citations including the World Business Award sponsored by the UNDP on behalf of Aavishkaar and the Ford Foundation Award for SME Initiative for alleviating Poverty.
   
• A visit to Dream a Dream (www.dreamadream.org), providing children from vulnerable backgrounds with non-traditional educational opportunities designed to allow them to explore, innovate and build important life skills. Dream A Dream's co-founder, Vishal Talreja, is an Ashoka Fellow and Waldzell Architect of the Future.
   
• A visit to Maya Organic (www.mayaorganic.com), a livelihood initiative helping micro-entrepreneurs build a network of sustainable enterprises that makes impeccable lifestyle products.
   
• A visit to Humsafar Trust (www.humsafar.org), the first gay community based organisation in Mumbai promoting rights and health of sexual minorities.

Participants

We will be selecting approximately 15 leaders to take part in the experience. Previous participants have included senior leaders in the private, public and civil society sectors, social entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, policy makers, philanthropists and academics.

What you can take away from the experience

• Actionable insights on innovation, leadership and new business models to accelerate your career and your organisation’s growth
• Inspiration and space for personal growth and renewal
• New opportunities for international partnerships and collaborations, through high-value relationships with senior leaders from a broad range of organisations across the world
• A unique view into India’s culture and a greater understanding of its role as an increasingly powerful global player

How to apply

Places are strictly limited, so we strongly recommend registering your interest early to avoid disappointment. You can do this by clicking on the button below.