Kanthari leadership program

Deadline: As soon as possible

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Location(s)

  • India
Trivandrum, Kerala

Overview

kanthari in Trivandrum, Kerala, South of India, offers a 12 month, scholarship based leadership program for visionaries who have overcome adversity and who are keen to drive ethical social change anywhere in the world. kanthari will equip participants with all tools that are required to start and run an own NGO / social enterprise or social venture. Some participants have university degrees while others have little to no formal education; Some are blind or physically disabled, others have no disabilities at all. What is important is a sense of ownership, motivation, creativity, talent and passion to create a positive social impact.

Details

Why kanthari?

A kanthari is a plant that grows wild in every backyard of Kerala, a small but very spicy chili with a numerous medicinal values. A kanthari is also a symbol for those who have the guts to challenge harmful traditions and the status quo, who have fire in their belly and a lot of innovative ideas to make a positive difference. For us a kanthari will become the symbol of a new type of leader – a leader from the margins of society. The “kanthari” chilli comes in five colors, each one is dedicated to a different type of social change agent: kanthari Colors

Our kanthari graduates cover amongst many other, the following topics:
Protection of Environment

  • Water shedding
  • Food security
  • Agriculture
  • Waste management
  • Animal husbandry / beekeeping
  • Forestation
  • Seed banks of indigenous plants
  • Lake and river protection
  • Slum development

Human rights

  • Domestic Violence
  • Sexual harassment
  • Peace and conflict management
  • Tribal conflict
  • Interreligious – Intercultural Dialogue
  • Female circumcision
  • Discrimination
  • Killing of Albinos
  • HIV and Survivors of epidemic diseases
  • Migrant workers
  • Good Governance
  • Street children
  • Sex workers
  • Empowerment of women, widows and single mothers
  • Empowerment of prisoners
  • LBGTQ rights
  • Human rights / Child right
  • Superstition
  • Investigative Journalism

Education

  • Alternative education
  • Tribal education
  • Empowerment of youth through Art, Entrepreneurship training and Advocacy

Disability

  • Empowerment of the blind
  • Integration
  • Mental health and addiction
  • Equality in the working place

the kanthari training is a goldmine! There is no better place to learn how to become a Social Entrepreneur. When I got to kanthari in 2012, my project was scattered here and there but through the transformation concepts and many other sessions, I was able to transform my project and ideas into a Social Enterprise that would make meaningful impact. I realized my potential during the course, learned about the importance of collaborating with your beneficiaries and creatively solve problems. The experience gave me wings to fly with my dream and today, kanthari made me an agent of change all the time, everywhere!
– Lawrence Afere (Nigeria) kanthari graduate 2012, founder of  springboard

Before applying, ask yourself

Am I willing to be committed, 100%, to making my goals/dreams/vision and social project come true continuing even after the 12 months program?
Am i willing...

  • to come to the institute with a spirit of integrity, mutual respect, exchange, contribution and teamwork?
  • to help others achieve their goals and develop their skills in the areas which I consider myself an expert?
  • to participate in all activities giving 100% every time in terms of my knowledge, experience, energy, effort, creativity and talent?
  • to commit 12 months to the kanthari course of which 7 months of that period in India and 5 Months at the place where the impact needs to be made
  • I am 100% committed to work intensively on developing my social entrepreneurship and leadership skills?
  • If you are blind and/or partially sighted; am i flexible, mobile, independent in my actions and thoughts?

Only if the answer is 100% YES to all the above questions you are a potential candidate and we would encourage you to apply for the kanthari program.

Don't miss your opportunity to become a leader of social change! Apply to become a participant for the next kanthari course that starts in April 2022. The earlier you apply, the higher the chance to get selected, so don't wait, apply today!

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

The program is designed for visionaries who are 22 years of age or older from various countries, cultures, religions, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds can work, live and learn together.

  • You will need to have a plan for a social project/venture that will create a mindset change in your community.
  • You will need to be 22 years of age or older
  • Intermediary knowledge of English (reading, writing and speaking)
  • Basic knowledge in using a computer
  • You will need to bring High energy, be flexible, be creative, intrinsically driven, bring a high level of motivation and ownership
  • For people in wheelchairs: independent mobility and daily living skills
  • For blind and/or partial sighted people: excellent mobility skills, being able to use white cane

Dates

Deadline: As soon as possible


Cost/funding for participants

Scholarships will be arranged for those who are selected. A scholarship covers the following expenses:

  • Transportation within India for project related purpose
  • Full boarding, including shared accommodation and meals (while staying at kanthari campus);
  • Exposure visits to organisations who do similar work to increase subject matter expertise
  • Course related costs, including faculty, equipment and materials; and
  • Alumni program membership

*Please note: If selected, you will commit to participate in the full 12 months program.

Costs that need to be covered by you

  • Caution deposit of 225 Euro
  • Travel expenses (flight, visa, passport) to kanthari and back to place of origin.
  • Health Insurance
  • Personal expenses approximately 400 to 500 USD.
  • any expenses that are related to your personal venture / organisation.

Since participants come from around the world, costs for travel, visa, health insurance etc vary.
Please do inform yourself in advance of costs that you will need to cover so you are able to raise the same.

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