Lead for Change

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.

Mother Teresa

The story/ the genesis

LeadforChange is an experiential transformative leadership program for youth. A vibrant, multicultural, international community of young individuals striving to be the change they wish to see in the world. Over the past years this programme has seen young people from across India and overseas come together to participate in this 5-day residential program. Lead for Change has enabled many young people to find deeper meaning and a higher purpose in life. It has given them clarity and direction in life as well as helped them find their true potential and become a better version of themselves.

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The Objective

Lead for Change is a program for youth in the age group 18 to 35 (plus minus a year or two in exceptional cases). IofC hosts this program twice a year. The program aims at helping youth find deeper meaning and higher purpose in life and become the change they want to see in our world. It is a unique platform for young minds to come together in the tranquil nature to introspect in silence, interact, express, reconcile, connect with self, take corrective action steps and find direction, passion and purpose in life.

The Impact

Many who have attended it before have said it to be one of the best life changing experiences they've ever had. Others made restitution and found their relationships enriched. Some others found renewed spirit and increased effectiveness in their ongoing endeavors. Plus lasting and meaningful friendships. Come experience the magic of these 5 days with us. We have the best of facilities for you at one of the most beautiful places in the Western ghats.

Who can join in?

Enthusiasts in the age group of 18 to 35, with a passion for life and higher purpose. Anyone who is willing to be the change in their own lives and thereby to the world at large. Change makers, change agents. Lateral thinkers. Crazy misfits. Corporate employees looking to fill the void inside. Travellers, adventurers, patriots. Businessmen and entrepreneurs. Start up owners. IT experts. Visionaries. Readers and/or writers. Media personals. Gypsy souls. Nature enthusiasts

Who are our facilitators?

The facilitator for these programmes are individuals who have several years of experience is facilitating and mentoring students. With varied professional backgrounds, the facilitators are individuals who have led IofC based lifestyle for substantial period. Apart from this, many of them also have ground level experience of working as changemakers and those who have experience personal change and are now using that experience to create societal change

Programme Fees

INR 6250 plus 18% GST. Total - INR 7375 per person Includes accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis in rooms with attached washrooms and running hot and cold water, all meals (Breakfast, mid-morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea with biscuits/snacks, dinner) during the program and program material.

The Fees are highly subsidized and are in the interest of a greater cause. So you may choose to pay as you wish over and above the fees which will help other less privileged candidates to cover their costs.