40K GLOBE: Social Enterprise and Innovation

in India

Information Guide

Summer 2016 Photo by Kristine May

40K GLOBE: Social Enterprise and Innovation

40K Globe is a one month internship in India, providing

students with the opportunity to work on a Social

Impact Project that will use your skills to address

problems present in rural communities.

40K was established by UTS Alumnus Clary Castrission

OAM.

Clary was accidently turned into a social entrepreneur while he was studying law at UTS. The next step

was supposed to be working at a big law firm until one of his professors told him to get his hands

dirty. After a trip to India, Clary’s life took a complete turn and he set up 40K.

For his work associated with 40K, Clary has received a number of awards including an Order of Australia

(2014) and the Australia-India Friendship Award (2012).

Read more about the 40K story here: https://40k.com.au/

Program Overview

Play a role in helping to develop

sustainable solutions to

identified local needs

Be part of a challenging team

project working alongside local

change-makers

Explore social enterprise and its

potential in India

Join a team of aspiring change-

makers from around Australia

Develop leadership, business,

entrepreneurial and cross

cultural skills

Program Details

The focus of 40K Globe is on Social Impact

Projects. These projects begin with a

critical needs analysis with the local

community to identifying areas of need,

after which work can begin to implement

and test solutions to address the

identified need. Students (known as

Globers) work in a small team of 7-9

people with the guidance and support of

a trained team leader, who has been a

Glober previously. Each project will have

a specific agenda such as water, health,

education, employment, food or other

identified needs.

The project will give you the opportunity

to develop skills in:

Leadership

Team work

Entrepreneurship

Social innovation

Cross Cultural awareness

Accommodation is provided in an

apartment, often located above a

family home or shops. You will share

a room with three others and sleep in

bunk beds. There is electricity (but

expect power cuts!) and running

water. A local Indian meal is cooked

each day for the team.

The Glober house is also the teams’

office and where all the project action

takes place!

“I learnt so much about team work, leadership and

stepping outside my comfort zone. I feel like a different

person because of the many different challenges I faced

and overcame while on the program.”

Ben Peterson, BUiLDer, Autumn 2015

Program Dates

24th November—22nd December 2015

3rd January—29th January 2016

1st February—28th February 2016

Program Cost

AUD $2,200

Travel Grants

BUiLD Travel grants up to $1,000 are

available for eligible students.

OS-HELP

Extra financial support can be gained by applying for an OS-Help loan if applicable.

Included in Program Cost

Two-day pre-departure training session

Food

Accommodation

Post departure briefing

Team Leader and Group Leader support in India

Personal and Medical Travel Insurance provided by UTS

Not Included in Program Cost

International flights from Sydney to Bangalore

Visa costs

Vaccinations required

Personal Equipment required

Excursions at weekends

Current first aid certificate

Personal expenses

Who can apply

This fantastic trip is open to UTS:BUiLD students with:

A desire to develop their understanding and practical skills in social enterprise, poverty alleviation

and development

An easy going, flexible and independent character with a willingness to take initiative to learn

A keenness to work hard and adapt to different surroundings and work environments

Strong team working skills

A current GPA of 1.5 or over

Requirements

If you are selected you must:

Attend a pre departure session

Represent UTS with distinction at all times during the program

Submit at least two blog posts during the program to UTS to be used on the UTS:BUiLD Abroad Blog

Submit a reflection piece to BUiLD on your return

Complete a feedback survey on your return

Academic Credit

40K Globe can be a component of the subject International Internship 97901(6cp) or 97900 (8cp). For

further information on how to enrol in this subject, please refer to this PDF

Next steps

First, you need to complete the BUiLD application form online to be considered for a travel grant.

Applications close midnight 30 September 2015.

Secondly, you must apply directly to 40K Globe to be accepted onto the program. Applications are open

for UTS students until 30th September 2015.

For more information please contact:

Kathryn O’Connor

Project Officer

T: 9514 1970

E: Kathryn.oconnor@uts.edu.au

W: www.build.uts.edu.au