India Learning Journeys, 2010 & 2011

We are pleased to announce that our next India Learning Journeys will take place in November 2010 and February 2011.

These 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 India’s most inspiring social entrepreneurs. The journey will include interactive site visits, discussion around local and national issues, and personal and group reflection time.

Click on the 'play' button below to watch a 3-minute video about the journeys:

Provisional highlights - November 2010 Journey

A visit to SELCO Solar, 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, 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, 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, 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, a livelihood initiative helping micro-entrepreneurs build a network of sustainable enterprises that makes impeccable lifestyle products.

A visit to Humsafar Trust, 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 each journey and we have spaces for two UnLtd Award Winners on each journey. Previous participants have included senior leaders in the private, public and civil society sectors, social entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, policy makers, philanthropists and academics.

UnLtd Award Winners - How to apply

Please read the Award Winner's Fact Sheet:

Click here to view the Award Winner's Fact Sheet.

Then please download, complete and return the application form:

Click here to download the Application Form

We will notify all applicants as soon as possible after the application deadline.

The deadline for all applications for both journeys is 27th August 2010.

Journeys for Change

UnLtd's Learning Journeys are coordinated by Journeys For Change, a social enterprise that helps leaders to create greater impact in the world.

If you have questions about the journey that are not answered in the brochure or in the information above please contact Journeys For Change at applications@journeysforchange.org.

What Award Winners have said about UnLtd's Learning Journeys

"The learning journey gave me an opportunity to see some of the great work taking place in India and enabled me to get an insight in to new ways of thinking which I am able to implement back home." - Eric Samuel

"The journey opened my eyes to opportunities I had never considered before. It helped established a confidence in me as a leading social innovator among my peers. I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of starting a social enterprise abroad or works in CSR. Changed my life." - Trevor Lynn

"For months my password into my computer was a variation on India sparkle. The learning journey was a sparkling mix of social enterprise and inspirational people in India." - Lois Acton

"The India Learning journey was an experience I shall never forget. I saw amazing people inspired to do the same. The group experience was also a learning experience in itself. I would certainly recommend it to others." - Ruth Lingard

"The India Learning Journey was most inspiring thing I have ever done in my life. It was both physically tiring but energizing. I feel excited about going back and making major changes to our organisation." - Elaine Allison

"I felt I was enormous privileged to be introduced to the world and social entrepreneurs in India at such a high level. There is no way I could have achieved that on my own." - Isabel Carlisle

"I return to the UK with a renewed sense of importance for the work I do. Knowing that I can make a difference to the world by doing my project in the UK." - Naz Koser

"It's not what you expect to discover but it's what you do not expect that makes this a fantastic opportunity, and one that is so beneficial to your personal development as a social entrepreneur." - Matt Wilcox

"I found this journey a very enlightening experience. It has opened new avenues of thought in my mind and I feel all things are possible from now on." - Able Miller

"The learning journey has given me so much in terms of my work, my life and the connections I have with people all over the world. I will never forget the journey and will be learning from it forever." - Victoria Downey