Journey of Connection: Women's Leadership & Community Immersion in India
Experience a life-changing 7-day journey through Karnataka, India, where purpose meets adventure. Join other women from the UK in an intimate exploration of grassroots empowerment, community building, and cultural exchange.
This isn't just a trip—it's an immersion into the heart of women-led social change. From the bustling streets of Bangalore to the transformative community projects of Hosur, you'll witness first-hand how local women are revolutionizing their communities through self-help groups, federations, and innovative enterprises.
What makes this journey special
- Intimate group size (12 women) ensuring deep connections and personal growth
- Direct engagement with successful women-led enterprises serving 400+ community members
- Daily learning and meditation sessions to ground and reflect
- Balanced mix of workshops, field visits, and cultural exploration
- Comfortable stays at carefully selected accommodations
-Tasty food!
-Expert facilitation and local insights throughout
SAVE THE DATE: November 9TH- 15TH
At the end of seven days, you will:
Be inspired
Learn from the best. You’ll be touched and moved to act.
Think differently
Step outside your comfort zone and enrich yourself with alternative approaches from a diverse cultural context.
Build Connections
A cohort of 12 leaders from varied contexts and backgrounds providing you with learning and meaningful connections for future collaborations.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery
You will have that much-needed space for self-reflection and personal evolution. This is will give you …take back to organisation
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Witness the power of women's self-help groups and federations in action
- Experience the innovative Meadow Rural Enterprises, led by 400+ women
- Explore the historic Bangalore Palace and spiritual ISKCON Temple
- Engage with transformative organizations like Visthar
- Cultural immersion through local foods, traditions, and community visits
A Glimpse Into the Journey
Day One: Welcome to Bangalore! Travel to MYRADA with Introductions & Orientation Sessions
Day Two: Get sharp and busy with two learning workshops with a site visit. Followed by visit to a local town and climbing a local hill!
Day Three: Seeing is Believing! Set off for field Visits to SHGs, Federations, Apex Institutions, Livelihood Programmes & Children’s Groups
Day Four: Time to go deep and question in the morning followed by a visit to Meadow Rural Enterprises.
Day Five: Relax and be a tourist for a day!
Day Six: Learn about sowing seeds towards a counter culture with a site visit to Visthar
Day Seven: Reflection & Action Planning with time for Personal Reflections
Hear from Previous adventurers
“ I strongly encourage you to join the next Novel Solutions to Wicked Problems study tour. I was fortunate enough to take part in the 2019 study tour of self-reliant groups across India. It transformed my understanding of anti-poverty strategies.
I can think of five reasons to join the trip.
One, India is the cradle of innovation. In Tech. In combating poverty. In maternal and child health. In strong and effective ties between civil society and healthcare systems. And more.
Two, everything in India operates, by default, at scale. You will not be seeing any small pilots.
Three, we learn so much more when we see ourselves and our work in a completely different cultural context.
Fourth, you are going to meet a lot of smart, adventurous, innovative people, some from the UK and many from India.
Fifth, Noel is a great leader. He has a deep understanding of the Indian context and its relevance for challenges in the Global North. And if that doesn’t convince you. With Noel in charge you are going to have fun. ”
Dr M. Little, Ratio
BE part of an intimate GROUP exploring empowerment
We have capped this trip at 12 women so that we can ensure meaningful connections and personal attention throughout the journey.
Testimonials From Previous Adventurers
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"This journey showed me what's possible when women come together with purpose. The women we met in India weren't just running projects—they were transforming entire communities. I came back with not just inspiration, but practical tools for creating change."
- Sarah M., Community Leader, Manchester
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"The perfect balance of learning and experiencing. Every day brought new insights, whether we were in deep discussion with local changemakers or sharing reflections over chai. The connections I made with both the local women and my fellow travelers continue to inspire me."
- Emma W., Social Entrepreneur, London
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"A unique opportunity to meet and learn with everyday inspiring people who are transforming their lives and the places they live in. Being part of a group that could then think, plan and act together made this not only a journey of discovery but a plan of action."
- Emma Ackerman Former Head of Strategy, National Lottery Community Fund