A non-profit rooted in Kerala, working with young people since 2010.

The Ignite Foundation began as a small effort to encourage volunteering and social responsibility among youth in Kerala. Over 15 years, it has evolved into a place-based learning ecosystem enabling young people to solve real problems faced by vulnerable communities through social innovation.

We curate experiential learning journeys — leadership development, education for social change, and social entrepreneurship — that prepare young people to become NGO founders, community organisers, and social impact entrepreneurs.

We believe young people are central to a positive future. By placing youth development at the core of leadership development, we support them to realise their potential in inclusive, community-rooted learning environments.