[Nfbc-info] Fw: [Cabs-talk] only four days left to apply for the chance of alifetime

[Mary Willows]

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From: "David Sexton" <david at rustytelephone.net>
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Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 6:07 PM
Subject: [Cabs-talk] only four days left to apply for the chance of 
alifetime


> 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.
>
>
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