School for Social
Transformation

Nurturing Aspiring Changemalers

The School for Social Transformation is an Experiential Leadership Development journey designed for Aspiring Changemakers aged 21-35, aimed at inspiring and enabling them to become change leaders in their communities.

5 Editions Since 2021

100+ Young Leaders and Changemakers

10K+ Active Citizens Impacted

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Winter School on Environment and Climate Change

18th to 23rd December 2024 | Kerala

The School for Social Transformation is an experiential leadership development journey designed for aspiring changemakers aged 21-35, aimed at inspiring and enabling them to become change leaders in their communities.

1) Online preparatory period:(Online) The program begins with a 4-week online preparatory period, during which participants engage in workshops, reflective exercises, and foundational training in areas like social change, Active Citizenship, personal growth, and community impact.

2) Winter School:(Offline) First phase is followed by a 6-day immersive learning journey in Kerala, focused on enhancing self-awareness, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of community challenges. Over these 6 days, participants also celebrate the spirit of changemaking through collaborative activities, cultural exchanges, and discussions that encourage a vision for transformative change.

3) Community Action Project: (At Home Community) The Winter School concludes with a 6-month community engagement and mentorship period that provides participants with one-on-one guidance, peer feedback, and resources to help them design and implement a meaningful action project within their communities.

In its 6th edition of the School for Social Transformation, happening in December 2024, the focus is on fostering leadership within communities in the area of the environment and climate change domain. Understanding the urgency and the need to engage youth in this domain is at the core of our mission.

Program Details

eligibility

Eligibility Age: Open to applicants aged 21-35, primarily from Kerala (other states may participate in upcoming local editions).
Gender and Inclusivity: Women and gender minorities are especially encouraged to apply to foster diverse perspectives and representation.
Educational or Work Experience: No prior school or work experience is required to join the program.
Availability: Applicants must commit to a 4-week online preparatory phase followed by the offline Winter School to ensure active participation and engagement.
Community Action Project: Participants should be dedicated to designing and implementing a meaningful project that creates positive change within their communities.
Engagement Approach: A sincere commitment to the learning process, with reflective, honest, and inspired participation, is expected from every applicant.

PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION AND SCHOLARSHIP

We strive to make the program fully funded for all participants. In previous editions, 8 out of 10 participants received a 90% scholarship. We put significant effort into including individuals from vulnerable communities, those with financial needs, gender minorities, and people who have faced significant challenges in their lives.

FINANCIAL contributionS

Our community is built on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively bring together people from different backgrounds, regardless of their race, gender, beliefs, abilities, or status. Organizing the School For Social Transformation involves various costs, but we understand that each participant's capacity to contribute may vary. We believe that everyone can contribute in their unique way, whether financially or through their abilities and talents. Your involvement, financial or otherwise, adds value to the entire community. Click the link below to read more about the Contribution and to know more about the Scholarships.

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.

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The upcoming Edition of School for Social Transformation will be held in Kerala, from 18th to 23rd December 2024.

Priority Deadline: 15th November 2024

Contact us by phone/whatsapp at +91-7698443039, +91-8075021123, or email at teamigniteindia@gmail.com to learn more about the programme and for any other questions.