Applications open · School for Social Transformation
SST11
Active Citizenship and Constitutional Values
A nine-day residential learning journey for changemakers from across Kerala. This edition is exclusively open to applicants from Kerala aged 21 to 35.
Fully funded · Supported by Azim Premji Foundation
What is SST?
The School for Social Transformation is The Ignite Foundation's flagship residential leadership journey, helping young people lead change in their own communities. Participants live and learn together, and each edition goes deep on one issue — climate change, education, gender equity or active citizenship. The common thread: understand a problem with the community before proposing solutions.
The SST11 theme
SST11 puts the Constitution into everyday action.
- See how justice, liberty, equality and fraternity shape community life.
- Turn citizenship from an idea into action, right where you live.
Nine days at the Changemakers Ashram
The Ashram is in Chakkittappara, Kozhikode, on land bordering the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary. You will learn, restore land and live with nature alongside farmers, Kudumbashree groups and volunteers — sharing meals, reflection and dialogue under the trees.
How the SST journey works
- 1
Apply
Apply and get selected.
- 2
Learn by doing
Experiential sessions, dialogue circles and community immersion.
- 3
Meet leaders
Exposure to community leaders and changemakers.
- 4
Design
Shape your first community action project.
- 5
Lead at home
Return and lead it, with seed support and recognition.
Fully funded
Supported by Azim Premji Foundation.
Up to ₹10,000
Seed support for participants’ community projects.
22 projects
Community action projects across Kerala from SST8 and SST9 — after 10 completed editions.
Who can apply
- Aged 21–35 and ready for nine days of residential learning.
- From Kerala — this edition is open only to applicants from Kerala.
- Changemakers who want to act in their own communities.
- Democracy at heart — anyone who cares about rights and constitutional values.
Past projects span women's health, digital literacy, biodiversity, mental health, waste management and constitutional values. Read participant stories.
View the SST11 brochure (PDF)Begin your SST11 application.
Questions? communication@theigniteindia.com