"I can’t speak highly enough of the India Social Entrepreneurship Journey. I took great inspiration from meeting people with a similar personal and/or professional background to me, now using their skills and passion to make sustainable and large-scale impact. These very much include my fellow journey attendees, exceptional people who have now become close friends. It really was a prodigious experience."
Vinay Nair, Executive Director, JPMorgan - 2008 participant
 

“The experience was amazing! I see a lot of projects, but never normally get to see the true impact on the community. With the India Learning Journey, we really got to see the back stage: we saw entrepreneurs, we had a chance to meet the beneficiaries and learn the culture. The journey also had profound impact for our organisation. It helped re-focus our social investment strategy, moving from simply writing a check to more of a social venture capitalist approach.”
Kelly Lauber, Global Director of Strategic Planning, Nike Corporate Responsibility - 2007 participant
 

“The journey is potentially life changing. It challenged many ideas and assumptions about social enterprise as well as developing countries. The visits were thought provoking and covered a diverse range of projects. In fact, I have proposed that the NHS has a permanent place on future journeys for Chief Executives as a part of their personal development.”
Julie Dent, Former Chief Executive, South West London Strategic Health Authority - 2006 participant
 

"There’s something inside us all that yearns to make a positive impact on the world around us. If you’re looking for a catalyst that will re-connect you with that bit of your soul, this is it!"
William Hoyle, Chief Executive, Charity Technology Trust - 2009 participant
 

"The journey opened my eyes to opportunities I had never considered before. It helped establish a confidence in me as a leading social innovator among my peers. I would highly recommend it... changed my life."
Trevor Lynn, founder of Mow & Grow and multiple award-winning social entrepreneur - 2007 participant
 

“Taking part in the India Learning Journey was the most inspiring, informative and exhausting experience of my professional life... it provided me with living, breathing insights into leadership, creativity and the spirit of entrepreneurship. The quality of the visits was exceptional, from the logistical support to the idea-generating sessions; the trip was a real life-changer.”
James Baderman, ?What If! Social Innovation Foundation - 2005 participant
 

“On numerous levels the planning, organization and execution of the Learning Journey was exemplary. We had the chance to meet some inspiring people who were making a real impact on their communities that were experiencing neglect, poverty, discrimination and racism. However, the overriding sense after such visits was one of optimism and enthusiasm. I feel that the trip will impact on our day-to-day work and overall strategy in Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.”
Sean Coughlan, Managing Director, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland - 2006 participant
 

“It was a truly unique mission: our visits were planned meticulously, enabling us to see a broad range of social entrepreneurs. The challenges of social exclusion can be overwhelming - yet through dedication, engagement, ingenuity and plain hard work, the people that we had the opportunity to meet were changing lives. I found this both a humbling and hugely inspiring experience.”
Robert Benewick, Research Professor in Politics, University of Sussex - 2005 participant