Application Deadline: October 31st 2016
kanthari is an accredited leadership training institute in Kerala, India. kanthari offers 7 month leadership training program for those who carry a plan for social change. Over the past 7 years participants from 37 countries graduated from kanthari and which resulted in over 100 active social projects reaching thousands of beneficiaries.
kanthari welcomes participants over 22 years of age who have overcome significant life challenges ranging from vision impairment, disability, poverty, war, discrimination, and exploitation. They could also be witnesses to social situations they wish to change so others do not suffer. They should have a passion to make the world a better place and the strength to be forces of good rather than be victims of circumstance.
kanthari’s seven month program will help participants develop all necessary skills to succeed as social change-makers.
Please see Curriculum for processes and outcomes of the course.
Scholarships
- Selected Participants will qualify for a scholarship provided by our donors to cover the training fee and accommodation.
- All travel fees and incidental expenses will be the responsibility of the participants.
Applications for the 2017 kanthari course are welcome. Apply now!
To ensure high quality training, kanthari accommodates a maximum of 25 participants per academic year who are chosen through a stringent five-step selection process.
Application
Step 1: Application via online application form
kanthari will get a clear understanding of you, your project and vision for social change.
Step 2: Initial interview
In which our intake team will interview you over Skype to get a feel for your passion and clarity in regards to your chosen project. Kanthari will also answer any questions you may have about the program and application process.
Step 3: Write up of an Essay
In which you write about your history, your challenges, how you have dealt with these, and about your vision for social change.
Step 4: Follow up Interview:
This Skype interview will be conducted by an independent expert to determine your suitability for this very intense course by building a personality profile.
Step 5: Final interview
This Skype interview will be done with the management of kanthari before a final selection decision is made.
There will be additional assignments to be completed before arrival in India.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Kanthari International Training 2017 for Social Change Agents
