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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
Complete the BUiLD application form online.
Applications close midnight 30 September 2015.
For more information please contact:
Kathryn O’Connor
Project Officer
T: 9514 1970
W: www.build.uts.edu.au