The Ignite Foundation

School for Social Transformation (SST) Edition 8 concluded with the Solutions Festival.

Eighteen participants, selected through a multi-stage selection process, presented their plans for community engagement over the next six months.

The projects ranged from climate action and women’s rights to after-school programs, creating inclusive spaces for youth, rights-based advocacy initiatives, and collectives for young writers. The solutions reflected the commitment of aspiring changemakers to bring meaningful change within their communities.

The day also witnessed the inauguration of beekeeping units, followed by a beekeeping workshop, and the opening of the Thrift and Gift Store at Changemakers Ashram.

Over the next six months, participants will translate their ideas into action on the ground.

We sincerely thank Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives and the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) for their continued support throughout the program.

You're invited to join us for the Solutions Festival. If you're around Calicut, please join us at Changemakers Ashram, Calicut (DM us for the location) . Or else, join us online.

The design thinking process for the 8th Edition of School for Social Transformation (SST) began with the Dreamers Festival.

Participants shared how they imagine the world in 2040 and committed themselves to co-creating a better future.

Three key publications were released in the esteemed presence of KILA faculty:

✅ Changemakers Diary – the core workbook guiding participants from Day 1 to Day 9

✅Information Booklet – detailing program components and participant profiles

✅ Design Thinking Booklet – guiding participants from identifying problems to designing community engagement projects