LEAD is a new initiative by Sewa International provided for all high school students in the DMV area from February 1st to October 31, 2021.
The program aims to expose our youth to socially conscious leadership principles through Stanford University’s Design Thinking methodology. Students who complete this program will be eligible for Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)*.
Design to Lead includes:
- Design Thinking
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- Weekly guest lecture from our National Design to Lead coordinator, and other academicians from Stanford University.
- Groups of 6-7 students and a mentor to apply Design Thinking to solve the given topic problem.
- Interactions with socially conscious leaders of our community
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- Monthly meetings with local CEO's and leaders of other non-profit organizations in the area.
- Participation in Youth for Sewa volunteer activities
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- Monthly sandwich and desert drives
- After-school tutoring program
- Activities with Senior Centers
- Adopt a Highway Cleanup
- Food Drives etc.
In order to apply, please use the register button.
Registration Fee: $50 once accepted
*The PVSA will be awarded per the guidelines mentioned on this website.
