Journey of Connection: Women's Leadership & Community Immersion in India
Experience a life-changing 7-day journey through Karnataka & Tamil Nadu, 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 enterprises of Hosur, you'll witness first-hand how local women are revolutionising their local economies and communities.
What makes this journey special
Intimate group size (12 women) ensuring deep connections and personal growth
Direct engagement with successful women-led enterprises
Daily learning and meditation sessions to ground and reflect
Balanced mix of workshops, field visits, and cultural exploration
Tasty food!
Expert facilitation and local insights throughout
SAVE THE DATE: 9th - 15th of November
At the end of seven days, you will:
Be inspired
You will learn from the best. You’ll be touched and moved to act.
Think differently
Step outside your comfort zone and enrich yourself with innovative approaches from a diverse cultural context.
Build Connections
You will meet women from varied contexts and backgrounds together on this journey of discovery and collaboration.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery
You will have that much-needed space for self-reflection and personal evolution - a gift to yourself!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Witness the collective power of women and their groups as they create enterprises and community change.
Experience the innovative initiatives of organisations like Visthar & Hasiru Dala.
Explore Bangalore, also called ‘the Garden City’ and ‘the Silicon Valley of India’
Cultural immersion through local foods, traditions, and community visits
A Glimpse Into the Journey
Day One: Welcome to Bangalore! Stay at the feminist training and resource center, Visthar, located in a serene six-acre campus, an eco-sanctuary outside Bengaluru city. Relaxed Introductions & an Orientation Session.
Day Two: Inside Visthar - Exploring Gender Power and Empowerment in India through songs, stories and envisioning exercises.
Day Three: Inside Hasiru Dala - Meet the enterprising women waste pickers creating a circular economy in the city.
Day Four: Inside MYRADA and its 18000 women’s self-help groups. Communities of power creating organic change and building local economies.
Day Five: Relax and be a tourist for a day!
Day Six: Visit Mulberry Cultivation & Silkworm Rearing Projects in Hosur - quite simply, places of awe and wonder!
Day Seven: Reflection & Action Planning - a time to think and, maybe, act?
Hear from Previous adventurers
“Reconnecting with the version of myself that existed all those years ago was healing. I know that word gets thrown around alot these days, but visiting India really did ‘heal’ a part of me. I can’t wait to see how we use everything we learned to help women in Scotland reclaim their voices.”
Stacey Hossell, India 2025
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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"India was a journey of awakening- it's warmth, wisdom, and resilience reshaped my perspective. This is just the beginning, I will return!"
Harvie, India 2025
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"This trip was mind blowing. A learning opportunity both for myself personally and better understanding the group movement in india. a chance to discover what could be next for the movement and what part i might play in it."
Karen, India 2020 & 2025
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My trip was profound and opened my eyes to new perspectives and rich cultures. The warmth of people, the depth of their wisdom, and their unwavering resilience left a lasting impression on me."
Maria, India 2025