[Cabs-talk] only four days left to apply for the chance of a lifetime

[David Sexton]

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will leave IISE with all the skills necessary to be able to set up your
own social project.

Applicants for the training need the following skills and qualities:
- Creativity, dedication, motivation, be an innovative problem solver.
- For those who are blind or visually impaired: reading and
  writing enlarged print or English Braille (grade 2)
- Ability to communicate well in English.
  (All sessions and workshops are conducted in English)
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
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:
 
    * Am I willing to spend 11 months of my life in a developing country,
working intensively on developing my social entrepreneurship and leadership
skills?
    * Am I willing to participate in all activities, giving my best every
time in terms of my knowledge, experience, effort creativity and talent?
    * Am I willing to help others achieve their goals and develop their
skills in the areas which I consider myself an expert?
    * Am I willing to come to the institute with a spirit of integrity,
mutual respect, exchange, contribution and teamwork?
    * Am I 100% committed to making my goals, dreams, vision and social
project come true, continuing even after I complete the program?
 
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.

Join IISE and impact your future and that of others. Visit www.bwb-iise.org
and/or email your inquiries to BrailleWB at gmx.net . You may also fax us your
questions at  or write us via regular post at:

Braille Without Borders International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs c/o
P. Kronenberg Vivekanenda Nagar, Vellayani, Ookode, Nemom PO, TRV 695020
KERALA, INDIA

Deadline for applications for the 2011 course is the 30th of June, 2010.