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Sewa LEAD - A Flagship Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

"LEAD” is a Sewa International Youth engagement program for High School students. The program provides a platform for young adults to explore, innovate ideas and learn essential leadership skills, fostering a service mindset and become the compassionate, proactive leaders of tomorrow.

Through engaging activities, mentorship, and hands-on community service, we aim to inspire students to recognize their potential to create positive change in the society.

Our program fosters personal growth, social responsibility, and leadership skills, empowering young individuals to lead with purpose and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Additionally, the program provides an excellent opportunity for high school students to earn community service hours and be eligible for the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) while making a meaningful difference in the world around them.

Contact for more info at: lead@sewausa.org

Program Objectives:

Aims to develop socially conscious leadership
Inspire and motivate next generation leaders
Exposes leaders to community leader and professional aiding in networking
Provides a platform to serve the community and experience the joy of giving

Program Goals:

Prepare youth leaders to become responsible citizens and contributing members of their communities;
Promote the idea of Sewa Manobhaava (selfless service) in the younger generation.
Foster relationships among youth from different ethnic, religious, and national groups

LEAD Program 2025-26

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD Program is designed to inspire, empower, and equip high school students with essential leadership skills while cultivating a strong sense of social responsibility. This allows them to serve their communities, develop meaningful connections, and experience the joy of giving. Through the program, participants will engage in hands-on volunteering, interactive workshops led by experts, and thought-provoking speaker sessions that challenge perspectives and spark growth.

As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

LEAD Project Categories

Leadership

Fundraise for a cause

DIY campaign

Organize local events

Green initiatives

Education

Design to LEAD

Motivational speakers

On-site field trips

Panel discussions

Development

Community cleanups

Local food pantries

Tutorial help

Volunteering at partner organizations

Impact 2024-25

Sewa Chapters

70,000 +

Volunteering Hrs

627

PVSA Awards

1724

Stdents Engaged

200+

Projects Implemented

250+

Partner Organizations

Sewa LEAD Chapters

Testimonials

Aashi Shrivastava - Tampa Chapter

Anagha Nair - Phoenix Chapter

Sathvika Vippala - Maryland Chapter

Ramkumar Lakshmi - Central Jersey Chapter

Sewa Design to LEAD

The Design To Lead is a program focused on training high-potential, socially minded teenagers in “Design-Thinking” based approach to understand and address society’s most significant challenges. This program has been developed under the guidance of Professor Anurag Mairal, who leads the Global Outreach Programs at Byers Center for Biodesign at Stanford University. The program was launched in 2019 as a pilot focused on solving an unmet need of a problem facing the society. The program involves high school students, getting together to learn about Design Thinking and how to apply the process towards solving a problem facing the community around them.

Click Sewa Design to LEAD to know more about the DTL Program

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