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Youth-Led Climate Action Through Community Sapling Exchange and Garden Building

Youth from The Ignite Foundation’s School for Social Transformation in Kozhikode led a community-driven climate action project — creating a 200+ plant garden through local sapling exchange, reviving biodiversity, and inspiring collective environmental responsibility.

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🌾 Reviving Rural Livelihoods in Alipparamb: A Community’s Path to Sustainable Growth

By Rasim Abdul Musawir | School for Social Transformation – Edition 6 | Theme: Sustainable Agriculture & Livelihoods Tucked away in the culturally rich Malappuram district of Kerala, Alipparamb is a quiet village where traditional wisdom and agriculture coexist. With over 2,000 acres dedicated to yam cultivation and many farmers practicing organic

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🌊 Restoring Nature, One Clean-Up at a Time: Akhil D Mahesh’s Community Action at Thonnippara Waterfalls

By Akhil D Mahesh | Active Citizenship Lab – Edition 8 | Theme: Environment & Civic Responsibility In the heart of Kerala’s Kollam district lies Thonnippara Waterfalls — a hidden gem in the Paravur region, known for its serene monsoon beauty and rich green surroundings. But like many natural spots across the state,

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From Awareness to Action: Combating Invasive Alien Plants in the Heart of Wayanad

By Angel Abraham | School for Social Transformation – Edition 6 | Theme: Climate Change & Environment Nestled in the pristine folds of the Western Ghats, Manikunn Mala in Wayanad, Kerala, stands as a fragile ecological treasure. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it boasts a rich biodiversity and serene natural landscapes. However,

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School for Social Transformation (SST 7.0) on Youth Leadership & Social Change

📅 25–30 August 2025 📍 Famsum & Changemakers Ashram Community, Kozhikode, Kerala 🌱 About the Program The School for Social Transformation (SST) is an experiential leadership development journey designed specifically for aspiring changemakers aged 20–35. The 7th edition of SST (August 2025) aims to foster impactful leadership aligned with the United

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Solutions Festival is Live Now

Join Us Live for the Solutions Festival! The wait is over! The Solutions Festival, a key highlight of the 6th edition of the School for Social Transformation, is happening today, December 23, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. We’re bringing the festival to you live on

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Benefits of HCD

What will the HCD approach help me do? Why should I use it now? How is it different from the way we work today? The human-centred approach emphasizes both the perspective and participation of the people we are trying to serve at every step, resulting in more inclusive, tailored and

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Beach Cleanup Drive: A Collaborative Initiative to Protect Varkala’s Coastline

On December 22, 2024, The Ignite Foundation and Captains Social Foundation are joining forces to organize an impactful Beach Cleanup Drive at the iconic Varkala Beach, Trivandrum. This initiative aims to bring together 100 passionate volunteers, including NSS units, student clubs, schools, colleges, organizations, and corporate teams, to collectively address

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Happy 2025 from The Ignite Foundation!

As we step into the new year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for being an essential part of The Ignite Foundation’s journey. Together, we have empowered changemakers, ignited hope, and inspired countless lives. With your continued support, 2025 promises to be a year filled with transformative impact and meaningful

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Join Us in Igniting Change: Be a Part of The Ignite Foundation's Journey

At The Ignite Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of collective action. Our mission is to empower individuals, nurture changemakers, and build a global community dedicated to driving social impact. We invite you to join us in creating meaningful change, starting right where you are. Ways You Can Get

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Act Now for Our Planet: Join the Climate Summit ’24

As climate challenges become increasingly urgent, the time to act is now. The Ignite Foundation, in collaboration with Captains, Arise, Counter Point Community, Tree Foundation India, and Social Work Circle, is thrilled to announce Climate Summit ’24, a virtual gathering of experts, changemakers, and aspiring leaders committed to addressing the

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Internship Opportunity Alert

Internship Opportunity at The Ignite Foundation Are you passionate about youth development and social transformation? Do you want to contribute to impactful projects while building your skills? The Ignite Foundation invites applications for a three-month internship program designed for motivated individuals from Kerala. This is your chance to work with

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Celebrating the Journey of The Ignite Foundation in Nurturing Changemakers & Social Leaders

Since our inception , The Ignite Foundation has been dedicated to fostering social leaders and changemakers who are equipped to address social issues with innovation and empathy. We believe in empowering youth with the tools they need to drive meaningful and sustainable social transformation in their communities. 1. School for Social

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Jaseel CK Represents The Ignite Foundation at the World Youth Development Forum

We’re proud to share that Jaseel CK, Co-founder and Innovation Lead of The Ignite Foundation, recently represented us at the World Youth Development Forum (WYDF), held on the eve of World Youth Day. The event was attended by 2,000 young leaders from over 130 countries, with participants joining

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Naji Mahfood: Learning Designer, Social Entrepreneur & an Altruist Engineer

"Creating Changemakers by Empowering Youth to Lead" From a young age, Naji Mahfood has been driven by a desire to make the world a better place, one community at a time. Growing up in Malappuram, Kerala, Naji was exposed to the challenges that many in underserved communities face,

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Experiential Learning for Sustainable Development

Ignite India’s tailored, place-based approach Experiential learning, also known as “learning by doing,” is revolutionizing educational paradigms beyond the conventional classroom. This dynamic approach champions active engagement with learning material, thrusting participants into hands-on experiences and real-world problem-solving scenarios. Far removed from the passivity of rote memorization or textbook

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UNESCO APCEIU Honors The Ignite Foundation’s Design Lab on Global Citizenship Education with Excellence Award

We are thrilled to announce that The Ignite Foundation’s Design Lab on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) has received the prestigious Excellence Award from UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU). This award celebrates our team’s efforts and innovative approach in advocating for global citizenship education,

Nurturing Changemaker

The School for Social Transformation A Catalyst for Community Impact The School for Social Transformation (SST) is more than just a program; it's a catalyst for change. This initiative, launched by The Ignite Foundation, aims to empower young individuals to become social leaders and drive positive change in

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Pema: From Architect to Dreamer of Play

Nestled in the scenic beauty of Sikkim, Pema, an architect with a heart full of dreams, began her transformative journey with the School for Social Transformation at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation in Wayanad, Kerala. Pema's vision was unique and ambitious—she aspired to create a vibrant central

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The soul of the country is in the villages

Social transformation through various real exposure is a track through which summer school moulds out an individual. We are here a 3000s of kilometres away from home town, at another part of same country which turns out to be a situation we never imagined to this intensity. Sympathy doesn'

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Moin and Asif: Bridging the Educational Gap in Rural Rajasthan

In the remote areas of rural Rajasthan, two determined individuals, Moin Sheikh and Asif Khan, set out to create a lasting impact on their community. As passionate members of a non-profit organization focused on upliftment, they were well aware of the deep-seated issues faced by the marginalized, particularly in the

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Harvesting seeds of Personal and Social Transformation

“We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate. We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the

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Why Winter School for Social Transformation?

India’s population is among the youngest in an ageing world. By 2022, the median age in India will be 28 years; in comparison, it will be 37 in China and the United States, 45 in Western Europe, and 49 in Japan. But there is a dearth of capable leaders