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Do you have a dream of starting and leading your own social project? Do
you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If your answer is
yes, then The International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs (IISE), in
Kerala, India, is the study program for you.<br>
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Taught by international experts in the field of management and social
entrepreneurship, IISE empowers visionaries to set up projects across the
world that address the needs of the underprivileged. IISE participants
are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity and
leadership qualities prepare them to become effective and distinguished
social entrepreneurs in their communities and in the world.<br>
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IISE is seeking highly motivated and committed candidates who have
overcome obstacles in their life, have an interest in learning and
working with different cultures, and who have a dream to realize. If you
are twenty-two years or older and can speak, read and write English, you
are invited to apply for this one-year scholarship-based program.<br>
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Leadership, management, public speaking and fund raising are some of the
skills you will learn. This hands-on program includes an internship which
provides practical real-world experience.<br>
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You will leave IISE with all the skills necessary to be able to set up
your own social project.<br>
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Applicants for the training need the following skills and qualities:<br>
- Creativity, dedication, motivation, be an innovative problem
solver.<br>
- For those who are blind or visually impaired: reading and<br>
writing enlarged print or English Braille (grade 2)<br>
- Ability to communicate well in English.<br>
(All sessions and workshops are conducted in English)<br>
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Students at the IISE are referred to as participants. They are coached by
catalysts who stimulate, encourage and challenge participants to help
accelerate their learning and ensure personal development.<br>
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The IISE is a unique institution with a distinctive philosophy, which
cannot be compared to a university or other conventional academic
entities. The institute is a ‘think and action tank’ where talented
visionaries from all over the world exchange knowledge and experiences
and work together as a team for the realisation of their visions and
dreams.<br>
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Every IISE participant is an active, contributing, independent,
self-confident and skilled person who possesses expertise in different
fields. As a potential participant, you are therefore not coming to the
IISE as a student, but as an expert.<br>
The expectation of participant’s participation and commitment to the
program is very high. To this end, before proceeding to the application
process, ask yourself the following questions:<br>
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* Am I willing to spend 11 months of my life in a
developing country, working intensively on developing my social
entrepreneurship and leadership skills?<br>
* Am I willing to participate in all activities,
giving my best every time in terms of my knowledge, experience, effort
creativity and talent?<br>
* Am I willing to help others achieve their goals and
develop their skills in the areas which I consider myself an expert?<br>
* Am I willing to come to the institute with a spirit
of integrity, mutual respect, exchange, contribution and teamwork?<br>
* Am I 100% committed to making my goals, dreams,
vision and social project come true, continuing even after I complete the
program?<br>
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If you answered YES to all the above questions, you are a potential
candidate and we would encourage you to apply for the IISE program.<br>
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Join IISE and impact your future and that of others. Visit
<a href="http://www.bwb-iise.org/" eudora="autourl">www.bwb-iise.org</a>
and/or email your inquiries to BrailleWB@gmx.net . You may also fax us
your questions at or write us via regular post at:<br>
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Braille Without Borders International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs
c/o P. Kronenberg Vivekanenda Nagar, Vellayani, Ookode, Nemom PO, TRV
695020 KERALA, INDIA<br>
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Deadline for applications for the 2011 course is the 30th of June,
2010.<br>
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