WORLD CHANGERS
What happens on our programme?
Four weeks before the trip, you will have access to training and support designed to allow you to hit the ground running in South Africa, including:
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Online resources which introduce key enterprise and leadership skills
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An online hackathon weekend focused on your social action projects
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Online group call to introduce team members and Team Leaders
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1-2-1 call to discuss personal goals for the programme
While you are on the programme, you will:
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Learn about SA history and culture and exchange world views with people from other backgrounds, countries and cultures.
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Learn from and be inspired by entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovative organisations.
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Attend group sessions focused on your personal development and leadership skills.
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Have access to Team Leaders who act as mentors and coaches to encourage you to practice new skills and step outside of your comfort zones.
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Experience what Durban and the surrounding areas have to offer including safari and trips to Durban.
You will also be leading on your own social action project to gain practical leadership skills
You will work as individuals or within small teams to research and test out entrepreneurial solutions to a societal challenge our partner organisations are tackling.
Leading a project gives you first hand, on the ground experience of creating a product or service that has the potential to change the world.
You will develop a global mind-set and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, learn how to work in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams, influence others, and improve your cultural intelligence.
After the programme you will become part of our alumni network
You will have the opportunity to network with other emerging leaders throughout the network.
Plus have an opportunity to return as Team Leaders to build upon your leadership capacity and lead the new generation of programmes.
What does the programme schedule look like?
Every programme we run is tailored around participant's interests and aspirations for their projects. To give you an idea of what your programme could look like, here's an example schedule.
Day 1
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Land in Durban and travel to accommodation
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Session - Introduction to the programme
Day 2
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Session - Introduction to coaching triads
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Session - Pitching your project
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Visit to partner organisation to hear feedback on projects
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Networking event to pitch projects to potential partners
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Day 3
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Personal goals session
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Visit to township community
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Visit to an organisation using innovative practises
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Session - Societal Challenges Root causes
Day 4
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Personal goals session
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Visit to an organisation using innovative practises
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Fireside discussion with business leader
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Session - Vision and Values Part 1
Day 5
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Project Q&A session
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Project time (time to conduct research, plan and deliver your project)
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Visit to a community
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Session - Leadership style
Day 6
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Visit Durban city centre
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Team braai, games, and free time
Day 7
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Personal goals session
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Visit to an organisation using innovative practises
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Project time (time to conduct research, plan and deliver your project)
Day 8
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Personal goals session
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Project time (time to conduct research, plan and deliver your project)
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Session - Personal stories
Day 9
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Personal goals session
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Project time (time to conduct research, plan and deliver your project)
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Session - Vision and values part 2
Day 10
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Personal goals session
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Project time (time to conduct research, plan and deliver your project)
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Day 11
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Personal goals session
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Project time (time to conduct research, plan and deliver your project)
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Session - Developing supportive networks
Day 12
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Visit to Durban beach and gift shopping
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Games and free time
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Day 13
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Safari visit
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Session - End of programme reflection
Day 14
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Sunrise viewing
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Personal goals session
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Exploring the local area
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End of trip group meal
Day 15
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Depart for airport and return home
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