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प्रज्ञा

Pragya (प्रज्ञा) – Local to Global Education Immersion

Insight | Learn | Experience

Deeper wisdom—an intuitive understanding that goes beyond facts and logic. Pragya empowers students to apply knowledge meaningfully, with clarity, empathy, and purpose, by experiencing India's local communities firsthand.

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What is the Local to Global Immersion and Impact program?

Immersion Experience

Live with Local Families

Experience daily life in villages and towns, staying with local families.

Engage with Communities

Connect with local villagers, NGOs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), social enterprises, and local social entrepreneurs.

Explore Local Challenges & Opportunities

Across diverse themes such as:

•Market linkages and livelihoods
•Healthcare and nutrition
•Education systems
•Waste management and sanitation
•Population dynamics
•Culture, biodiversity, and species
•Gender roles and socio-economic factors

For Whom

  • •Students from Japan, US, UK, Europe, Saudi Arabia, and other countries seeking immersive learning experiences.
  • •Youth interested in social impact, community-driven solutions, and global-local collaboration.
  • •Early professionals and learners aiming to develop cultural sensitivity, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

What You Will Get

Hands-on Community Exposure

Direct engagement with India's grassroots communities and real-world challenges.

Co-create Solutions

Opportunities to collaborate with local communities and understand sustainable impact.

Local-Global Insights

Learn about local innovations addressing global issues, from livelihoods to waste management.

Certificates & Recognition

Certificates of Volunteering and Community Service to validate participation and contribution.

Actionable Impact Projects

A platform to turn learning into actionable impact projects.

Connect with Indian Leaders

Network with top Indian universities and company leaders.

Value You Add to Impact

Bring Global Perspectives

Enrich local initiatives with international viewpoints and experiences.

Connect Local & Global Solutions

Help bridge local challenges with potential solutions that can scale globally.

Contribute to Sustainable Impact

Support social, cultural, and economic transformation through co-created projects.

Amplify Rural Voices

Help share stories of rural communities for wider recognition and support.

Program Structure

1

Pre-Immersion (Online)

  • •Introduction to village by Local Narratives Fellows
  • •Study village dynamics, strengths, and challenges
  • •Analyze problem statements and define learning objectives
2

Immersion (7–10 Days)

  • •Stay in safe, accessible towns near villages
  • •Daily travel for fieldwork and community engagement
  • •Participate in guest lectures and mentorship sessions
3

Post-Immersion

  • •Submit thematic and reflection reports
  • •Earn Certificates of Volunteering and Community Service
  • •Engage in online debrief sessions

Learning Outcomes

Emotional & Experiential

  • • Develop empathy by witnessing life in rural India
  • • Gain fresh perspectives on yourself and society
  • • Discover Indian thinking, culture, and problem-solving
  • • Learn practical ways of doing things on the ground

Tangible & Intellectual

  • • Understand how challenges become opportunities
  • • Experience India's diversity across multiple fields
  • • Build portfolio of ideas with real-world impact
  • • Develop skills in storytelling and design thinking

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Ready to Experience India?

Apply now to join Pragya – Local to Global Educational Immersion and gain firsthand experience in Indian villages while driving real impact.

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