SDG School
“STE(A)M education with a purpose”
A Global Immersion Program for Youth Changemakers (18+)
our impact since 2016
the program attracts multidisciplinary stakeholders
Partners for 2023
What is the SDG School?
SDG School is a hybrid experiential learning program that brings interdisciplinary and multicultural groups together to work on problems and take ownership for community led action towards UN Sustainable Development Goals. It gives the participants the framework to fit themselves into the larger planetary goals and exposes them to a real life network of organizations, mentors and peers to start their sustainable journeys.
what makes THE PROGRAM different
Highlights of the SDG School
Phase 1
10 day social entrepreneurship virtual bootcamp for rapid prototyping solutions using design thinking, frugal innovation and making in interdisciplinary teams
Phase 2
Select teams get an opportunity to come to Makers Asylum, Goa for “Acceleration Residency” to further build their project prototypes with our community support & resources.
Phase 3
On completion of the residency, these select teams get exposure to the right stakeholders and changemakers to transform their ideas into real world solutions.
Collaboration & Community
Be part of an amazing tribe of globally conscious problem solvers.
Calling changemakers
Who is the program for?
SDG school is open for all the youth, but does not have an upper limit. As age is just a number 
The United Nations, for statistical purposes, defines ‘youth’, as those persons between the ages of 18 and 35 years, without prejudice to other definitions by Member States.
The program is ideal for anyone who wants to start their sustainability journey and learn how to create a positive social impact
- Start your sustainability journey
- Get access to a global network
- Discipline agnostic
- Citizen Led Innovation
Program Framework
meet the PEOPLE
Advisory Board
Past Mentors & Experts
Senior Director, UC Berkeley
Director, Learning Planet Institute
Founder, Needlab & Obama Leader
Professor, University of Cambridge
Chief of Education, UNESCO
Founder SECMOL & HIAL
FAQ
Where & when is SDG school taking place?
The first part of the program will be held from 24th July – 4th Aug 2023 in an experiential online format consisting of team work, presentations, workshops, mentorship and more. Scheduled Monday through Friday, 5.00 -8.30 PM IST.
The second part is an Acceleration Program hosted in Goa in Feb 2024. This will be a physical residency at Maker’s Asylum and will have select teams to build on and prototype their solutions.
What is the application deadline and fee?
Program Fee (Deadline)
- Early Bird Champion : INR 9900 + GST (18th June 2023)
- Sustained Ambassador : INR 17500 + GST (1st July 2023)
- Last Minute Explorer : INR 24950 + GST (10th July 2023)
What does early deadline and late deadline mean?
The SDG School intake is an application based process. Anyone 18 years and above can apply for the program. We do not have any prerequisites, but it’s a subjective application form accounting for eligibility and invitation.
Thanks for considering our program. We’re excited to offer reduced pricing to those who pay early because it helps us plan and optimize the program better. Plus, it’s better for the environment! Last-minute changes mean we have to rush and may increase the carbon footprint, so we ask for a slightly higher fee. Thanks for your understanding and commitment to sustainability!
What happens if I am selected for the program?
If selected, you will be assigned to a team (4-5 people) that will comprise multidisciplinary participants. Through the journey of the program you will together identify a problem statement and prototype a solution for it by the end of 10 days together as a team. This journey will take you through various forms of interactions and exposure on how to work together, new concepts of innovation and design, plethora of mentors and experts and a systematic knowledge processing to think and act differently.
What will I make?
A tangible solution prototype for a specific user group along with your interdisciplinary team
What are the benefits of participating in the program?
- Opportunity to work in cross cultural teams and learn from diverse perspectives
- Get early access to a network of organizations & partners working on social impact & SDGs
- Solving real world problems & hands on learning
- Mentorship & facilitation by experts in the field of sustainable development
- Be part of global tribe & community of changemakers
- International Exposure & Career Advancement
- Certificate by UNESCO, The Better India & Maker’s Asylum
- Potential opportunity to come to Goa for the Acceleration Program
Will all participants get to be a part of the acceleration residency?
No. Only select teams will get an opportunity to be part of the Acceleration Program in Goa at Maker’s Asylum
Will the acceleration residency have additional costs to participants?
No. There is no additional fee for the Acceleration Program. Only stay will be provided for qualifying participants in Goa. Travel will be something that you will have to take care of.
Location, timings and upcoming batch?
- Live Experiential Online
- Weekdays 5pm IST – 8:30 pm IST
- 24th July – 4th August 2023
If I have a startup, will this program be like an accelerator / incubator?
No. This is a learning program to help you go out of your comfort zone and address challenges related to the SDGs. You will be put into new groups and interact with unknown peers from across the world to challenge your status quo and learn new ways of social innovation.
Will I have lifetime alumni access?
Absolutely! SDG School is one large family and a safe space to do more in the future. It’s a starting point to your sustainability journey.
Will I be required to do any coursework apart from class hours?
You will have some pre program reading to do apart from attending the sessions over the 10 days. We recommend you go through the same in order to be better prepared for the program.
Is there a certificate that I upload to my LinkedIn on completion?
Yes there is a certificate of completion issued by Maker’s Asylum, UNESCO & The Better India for the program provided you have participated and contributed on all days of the program.
Gallery
Glimpses of the program in various formats
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