Our best hope for the future of the country lies in the power and effectiveness of socially motivated, highly empowered individuals to fight for changes in the way we live, think and behave.

Young people shape the destiny of any country and more so for India where youth comprise 60% of the total population. Some of them are in schools and colleges - bubbling with ideas, energy and enthusiasm. They have the willingness to take on new challenges, forever ready to take on the world. Yet there is a need to connect them to the real issues that are facing India.

A study conducted by iVolunteer found that there is very little understanding of volunteerism, a general lack of awareness about the development challenges that India faces and very little connect with rural India.

This fellowship programme provides young students with an opportunity to experience rural India and its development challenges in the hope that they will one day contribute in an active way.

India Fellow values

	Service
	Respect
	Responsibility
	Learning