SSS is India’s first summer school focused on Compassionate Action—combining grassroots exposure with expert-led training. Not just that, it is a fully funded immersive experience!
Details of the Summer School
- When: 8 June - 5 July, 2025
- Where: New Delhi
- Apply by 15 May, 2025
- Limited seats Fully-sponsored
- Who Can Join: University Students Aged 18-30
Why Join ?
- Learn from Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi
- Apply the Compassion Framework to real world challenges Solve urgent problems-not in theory, but in practice
- Create stories that move people and spark change Network with a like-minded peer group from across the world Lead with 3Ds: Dream big, Discover your inner power, and Do what it takes to act NOW
To stand up against injustice and inequality, the world needs Compassionate Leaders. People like you who believe in doing their bit to create a better world, for everyone.
That’s why we have created our first-ever, fully sponsored Satyarthi Summer School (SSS): a 30-day residential program from 8th June to 5th July 2025 in New Delhi, where a chosen cohort of 25 students will come together to practice mindful problem-solving to address complex challenges. You will learn and work with grassroots communities, global experts, and change leaders, including Mr. Satyarthi to experience compassion as a force for transformation.
Application Process
- Students aged 18–30, enrolled in educational programs (undergraduate or master’s level)
- Open to all disciplines, from engineering to sociology
- We are looking for individuals who embody our values of compassion, excellence, courage, humility, and honesty.
- We believe in equal opportunity and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Selection Process
We are curating a small, driven cohort of 25 Compassionate Leaders, people who are curious, committed and driven to engage in solving real-world challenges through the lens of compassion. Our selection process is divided in 3-stages
- Written Application: We want to get a sense of your strengths and fit for the program. A detailed application form will be sent to you after you sign up for the program.
- Telephonic Interview: A short conversation to get to know you better and understand your perspective and intent.
- Final Panel Interview: A more in-depth interaction with our team members, to know your readiness and potential as a compassionate changemaker.
You will hear back from us at each stage. We believe in transparent and timely communication.
Cost
This is a free/sponsored program for you. The only cost you will have to bear is that of travel to and from New Delhi. However, we would seek a refundable security deposit of INR 5,000 upon selection. This is to help ensure that we garner maximum attendance from every participant.
Certification
While we don’t offer course credits, you will receive:
- A Certificate of Completion
- A Personalized Fieldwork Report & Experience Letter from the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion
