Asara for Humanity Network
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Apply to become a kanthari Participant
A 12-month fully-funded leadership programme for practical changemakers. Live in Kerala for immersive residential training, then continue with months of online mentorship as you launch or scale an ethical social venture or nonprofit.
Donor
kanthari
Category
Scholarship
Location (residential)
Kerala, India
Programme length
12 months
Why apply? — Simple & practical
kanthari is built for people who want to solve urgent social problems—whether in education, disability rights, environment, health or community development. The programme gives you:
- Full scholarship Accommodation, meals and training included during the residential months.
- Intensive mentoring Months of online follow-up help you turn ideas into sustained action.
- Hands-on skills Project planning, fundraising, communication and leadership tools.
- Global community Access to a network of alumni and partners for long-term collaboration.
Who should apply?
- People aged 22+ with a clear personal purpose to create positive social change.
- Those who have overcome adversity (disability, discrimination, poverty or similar) and have a grassroots idea or project.
- People with creativity, drive, resilience and willingness to learn and lead.
- English proficiency and basic computer skills are required.
Programme format & selection
Format
- Residential training: Several months in Kerala for immersive workshops, peer learning, and prototyping.
- Online mentorship: Follow-up months of coaching as you implement and scale your project.
- Practical & values-based: Emphasis on ethics, local context and hands-on tools.
Selection criteria
- Strength and clarity of your social-change idea or project.
- Personal resilience, creativity and ownership mindset.
- Motivation to work ethically and for long-term impact over credentials.
What graduates gain
- Practical skills: project planning, budgeting, fundraising and storytelling.
- Confidence to start or improve a social enterprise, NGO, or community project.
- Access to a lifelong community of international changemakers and supporters.
- Structured mentorship to help you turn an idea into action.
Real-world examples
kanthari alumni run projects tackling disability inclusion, climate resilience, women’s rights, education access and more—often starting with small local pilot projects that scale regionally.
Frequently asked questions (short)
Who is eligible?
People aged 22+ with a strong purpose to create social change. Those who have faced adversity are especially encouraged to apply. English proficiency and basic computer skills required.
Is the programme fully funded?
Yes — kanthari is scholarship-based. The residential training, food and accommodation during the residential months are included for selected participants.
What languages are used?
The programme is conducted in English. Participants should be comfortable working and presenting in English.
What happens after the residential phase?
Participants receive online mentorship and follow-up coaching to implement and scale their projects, with peer accountability and access to networks.
Ready to amplify your impact?
Start your application today — kanthari scholarships empower changemakers to build sustainable, ethical social ventures.