40K GLOBE: Social Enterprise and Innovation in India

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1 40K GLOBE: Social Enterprise and Innovation in India Information Guide Summer 2016 Photo by Kristine May

2 40K GLOBE: Social Enterprise and Innovation 40K Globe is a one month internship in India, providing students with the opportunity to work on a Social Impact Project that will use your skills to address problems present in rural communities. 40K was established by UTS Alumnus Clary Castrission OAM. Clary was accidently turned into a social entrepreneur while he was studying law at UTS. The next step was supposed to be working at a big law firm until one of his professors told him to get his hands dirty. After a trip to India, Clary s life took a complete turn and he set up 40K. For his work associated with 40K, Clary has received a number of awards including an Order of Australia (2014) and the Australia-India Friendship Award (2012). Read more about the 40K story here: Program Overview Play a role in helping to develop sustainable solutions to identified local needs Be part of a challenging team project working alongside local change-makers Explore social enterprise and its potential in India Join a team of aspiring changemakers from around Australia Develop leadership, business, entrepreneurial and cross cultural skills

3 Program Details The focus of 40K Globe is on Social Impact Projects. These projects begin with a critical needs analysis with the local community to identifying areas of need, after which work can begin to implement and test solutions to address the identified need. Students (known as Globers) work in a small team of 7-9 people with the guidance and support of a trained team leader, who has been a Glober previously. Each project will have a specific agenda such as water, health, education, employment, food or other identified needs. The project will give you the opportunity to develop skills in: Leadership Team work Entrepreneurship Social innovation Cross Cultural awareness I learnt so much about team work, leadership and stepping outside my comfort zone. I feel like a different person because of the many different challenges I faced and overcame while on the program. Ben Peterson, BUiLDer, Autumn 2015 Accommodation is provided in an apartment, often located above a family home or shops. You will share a room with three others and sleep in bunk beds. There is electricity (but expect power cuts!) and running water. A local Indian meal is cooked each day for the team. The Glober house is also the teams office and where all the project action takes place!

4 Program Dates 24th November 22nd December rd January 29th January st February 28th February 2016 Program Cost AUD $2,200 Travel Grants BUiLD Travel grants up to $1,000 are available for eligible students. OS-HELP Extra financial support can be gained by applying for an OS-Help loan if applicable. Included in Program Cost Two-day pre-departure training session Food Accommodation Post departure briefing Team Leader and Group Leader support in India Personal and Medical Travel Insurance provided by UTS Not Included in Program Cost International flights from Sydney to Bangalore Visa costs Vaccinations required Personal Equipment required Excursions at weekends Current first aid certificate Personal expenses

5 Who can apply This fantastic trip is open to UTS:BUiLD students with: A desire to develop their understanding and practical skills in social enterprise, poverty alleviation and development An easy going, flexible and independent character with a willingness to take initiative to learn A keenness to work hard and adapt to different surroundings and work environments Strong team working skills A current GPA of 1.5 or over Requirements If you are selected you must: Attend a pre departure session Represent UTS with distinction at all times during the program Submit at least two blog posts during the program to UTS to be used on the UTS:BUiLD Abroad Blog Submit a reflection piece to BUiLD on your return Complete a feedback survey on your return Next steps Complete the BUiLD application form online. Applications close midnight 30 September For more information please contact: Kathryn O Connor Project Officer T: E: Kathryn.oconnor@uts.edu.au W: