kanthari schloarship for change makers

 

What kanthari offers:

• Selected participants will qualify for a scholarship provided by their donors to cover the training fee and accommodation.

• Graduates of the program will have access to a network of change-makers from 50+ countries worldwide.Duration

• kanthari offers a 12 month lasting course.

• The course is split into an online and an on-campus part.

• Every year the course starts online in April (2 months, which named Act 0)

• Then the in campus part will start at the end of May (7 months, Act 1 to 4), Usually this part ends around mid-December and you will return home.

• After the on-campus part is over, Act 5 will be done in the place where you start your organisation. (3 months, Act 5)

• Only if all acts are successfully completed, you will graduate from the course.Location: The next kanthari course starts in April 2024 ONLINE and in May 2024 on campus in Kerala.

Requirements

• kanthari welcomes applicants over 22 years of age (there is no upper age limit) who have 

overcome significant life challenges ranging from vision impairment, disability, poverty, war, 

discrimination, and/or exploitation. Or, they could also be witnesses to social situations they 

wish to change so others do not suffer. They want to start and run organisations/initiatives 

that are addressing social and/or environmental issues in their communities.

• You 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.

• You must speak and understand basic English and have basic computer skills.

 

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