IKVANSHU
Sapno ki Udaan Fellowship
Why the SAPNO KI UDAAN Fellowship?
Bringing About Social Change Should Not Be a Privilege
In India, many social entrepreneurs come from privileged backgrounds that allow them to take risks and fund their ideas. However, passionate community members from low-income areas often lack these resources. The SAPNO KI UDAAN Fellowship seeks to change this dynamic by offering fellows monthly stipends, enabling them to focus on their vision without compromising their financial responsibilities. This support allows them to drive social change without sacrificing their ability to care for their families.
Cultivating Grassroots Leaders
At Ikvanshu, we believe that individuals from low-income communities, with the right guidance, mentorship, and connections, possess the potential to bring about sustainable social change. These community leaders can become role models, inspiring others and making a lasting impact on their communities.
Restoring Agency to the People
We trust in the expertise of those with lived experiences in their communities. Ikvanshu's approach is to distribute power and resources to grassroots leaders who know the solutions to their problems but lack the support to implement them. By restoring agency to those directly impacted by social issues, we empower them to lead and implement change.
Fellowship Cadence
To be eligible for the SAPNO KI UDAAN Fellowship, applicants must:
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Reside in a slum or low income community
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Be at least 18 years of age
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10th pass
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Have a passion for bringing change in their community
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Commit to working on their venture through the pilot phase
Pre-Pilot
We are currently piloting our model with Tulika Rajbhar, a community leader working to improve waste segregation, composting, and urban space design in her community through her venture, Neev. Follow their journey on Instagram to learn more.
