Virtual Community Connect Program
Program Structure
Does not require travel to India.
A four to six week ‘Outsourced Field Research’ program in which we conduct surveys, discussions and field studies to support your Social Innovations
1 week of online, interactive learning about the Indian Social Changemaking ecosystem. The modules include:
– Poverty Simulation Exercise with real-life inputs from community members
– Overview of Indian geography, demographics, culture, history, economy and social issues
– Videos followed by discussions to understand government, industry, research, non-profit and community mindsets
5 weeks of Multi-layered research which includes:
– Surveys, group discussions, interviews, concept testing and prototype testing
– Easy to share formats for Data collection and storage
Special Project Choices
– Environmental sustainability
– Urban Sustainability (Special focus on Water and Sanitation)
– Preventive Health (special focus on WASH)
– Food Security
– Water Security
– Empowerment of the marginalized
Locations
For 2018-19, all locations are in India. The states we offer the program in are:
– National Capital Region of Delhi (Delhi and suburbs) – Metropolitan city in North India, satellite cities and peri-urban areas
– Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh – Tier 3 town with low income population.
– Ghagial village, Punjab – Village with agriculture as main occupation.
– Chachian village, Himachal Pradesh – Semi urbanized village in a hill state
-Bengaluru city – Metropolitan city in South India
Program Cost*
$1,250 for upto 6 weeks
Special Scholarships available for Indian Applicants:
Rs. 25,000 – 6-week base program fee, not inclusive of any travel or lodging costs
* Conditions Apply
Bestseller Published by FISI
