Theory of Change
Indicorps' core purpose:
By engaging talented young Indians from around the world to tackle India's most pressing challenges, we can build a new brand of socially conscious leaders with the character, knowledge, commitment, and vision to transform India and the world.
We base this theory on several observations and assumptions:
(1) India's greatest challenges are not financial. There is a lot of money available for good ideas. However, the sectors that comprise the nation's backbone (education, civil services, development, health services, the social sector, politics, etc.) have a dire need for committed and visionary talent to drive sustained progress.
(2) Contribution to the development sector should be valued. The most talented people in India should have viable opportunities to contribute to the country, and be rewarded for their contribution to national progress.
(3) Young people want to contribute, but they are looking for both the opportunities and incentives to act. By developing a selective program to engage committed and able young people, we can generate an aura of prestige around opportunities for young Indians to take responsibility for national progress.
(4) Encouraging civic engagement within the youth will transform the way they interact with society, and inspire others to follow suit - leading to a widespread attitudinal shift that is required for a vibrant, participatory democracy.
