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 who are blind or partially sighted 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.

Join IISE and impact your future and that of others. Visit www.bwb-iise.org and/or email your inquiries to BrailleWB@gmx.net . You may also fax us your questions at 0031848307904 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 May, 2010.

If interested please proceed to the Admissions page.