Life begins at the end point of your comfort zone
Summer School offers a safe and non-judgemental learning space for you to challenge and overcome your fears
To make friends for a lifetime
Build your personnel and professional network by meeting n interacting with fellow participants from diverse socio-cultural background.
A rural immersion journey to Rural Rajasthan
This opportunity is for you to discover rural India like never before and to be the part of change
A space for co-learning, co-creation and collaboration
We believe that change is more of a collective effort with individual contributions and you will get a chance to co-design projects with fellow participants with similar interests as yours
9 days of celebration and happiness
Summer School program is designed in a way that we never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate every little learning achievement each day.
Starting point of becoming an Active Citizen
We say every end is a new beginning, and indeed it is. By the end of Summer School, you will be equipped with the right tools to start your journey as an Active Citizen
School For Transformation by @teamigniteindia brings an exciting 9-day leadership program through a rural immersion journey which brings together 15 passionate change-makers from all across India. This journey offers an opportunity to engage with social and developmental issues, to help you understand the diverse culture, sustainable living, and to effectively contribute to local communities, and to develop personal and professional skills. Participants leave the program as better-informed active citizens with a new set of perspectives.
During these 9 days, we also come with workshops, discussions, and activities designed to explore empathy, a journey to the self, and imbibe the sense of service.
Summer School for Social Transformation
Hosted at The Land of Kings, Rajasthan
From 21st to 29th May 2022
Winter School for Social Transformation
Hosted at The Gods Own Country, Kerala
From 21st to 29th Dec 2022
Process of the Program
Days 1-3
Forming
Participants come together and create a trusting community.
The principle work for the team during the forming stage is to address lots of questions from the team, reflecting both their excitement about the new team and their roles. The magic begins from this wonderful space.
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Days 2-3
Framing
During these stage the team comes up with clear structures, goals, directions and roles so that the participants begins to build trust.
Also, during this phase, participants are trying to see how the team will respond to differences and how
it will handle conflict.
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Days 4-8
Engaging
During the engaging stage, the participants start making a conscious effort to resolve problems and achieve group harmony. There might be more frequent and more meaningful communication among team members, and an increased willingness to share ideas or ask teammates for help.
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Day 9
Reflection and Celebration
The team may find that this is an appropriate time for an evaluation of team processes and productivity. Here, participants share insights into personal and group process and are aware of their own (and each other's) strengths and weaknesses. Also, this will be the time for celebration of the journey so far.
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Day 9-ahead
Action at Home
Some journeys never end, now the participants go back to their communities and here the participants begin their journey from self to society as active citizens. They will show the world 'change can happen through us, and not
just to us'. They drive the change themselves.
Summer School: Program Details
Dates
From 21st May 2022 to 29th May 2022
Place
Ajmer District in Rajasthan
host
Manthan Sanstha
Kotri
themes
Gender and Equality, Environment and Climate Action, Education
eligibility
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This leadership program is open to 18-27 years old. Applicants below or beyond this age limit will be duly considered on a case-to-case basis
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No education qualification and work experience is needed to apply for the program
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The applicant must be committed to actively participate in the training and Engagement process with honesty, self-reflection, and self-motivation
Travel & Accommodation
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Food, stay and all other mandatory requirements during the program will be taken care of
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Participants will have to reach the venue by Day 0 night or early morning on Day 1
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Pick and drop facility will be available at the nearest railway station on specific timing
Program contribution
The suggested range of contributions is INR 9,500 - 23,500. The participants are encouraged to contribute as per their heart and financial situation. The ones who are capable of contributing on the higher side are encouraged to do so, as we also wish to accommodate a few individuals who are not in a position to contribute financially. While the legitimacy for this form of experiential education is still building up in our country, we invite you to look at it as an investment in your own learning and leadership and enable your parents to treat it the same way. Also, you could fundraise the amount required for the program within your community and our team will help you for the same.
Glimpses of Previous Editions
Glimpses in numbers
14%
14% representation from LGBTQA+ Community. 35% Women representation
8+
More than 8 projects designed and participants have been engaged actively in creating a more sustainable world
42%
of participants supported with 100% scholarship. 21% of participants supported with 70% Scholarship
50%
More than 50% representation from minorities and marginalized communities
Testimonials
Anita Rathod (She/Her)
Pursuing Integrated MS at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
I loved the whole program, especially how it has conducted. I was very calm throughout the Winter School. Furthermore, I was not disturbed and very focused throughout the program.
Looking forward, I can definitely say that Winter School may become a new turning point in my life. I express my gratitude to each and every one.
IMPACT REPORT
video stories
The upcoming Edition of Summer School for Social Transformation will be held at Kotri Village, Ajmer District, Rajasthan with the support of ground partner organization Manthan Sanstha, from 21st to 29th May 2022.
To know more about the program and for any further queries reach out to us via email at info@theigniteindia.com or call us on: 7698443039
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Priority Deadline: 15th April 2022