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next generation leaders.
Why Us?
India’s 250 million+ young people—including you—are poised to shape the nation’s future.
At Centre for Catalyzing Change (C3), we’ve seen firsthand that when young people lead better, change follows, and the future becomes youth-forward. For nearly four decades, C3 has amplified youth voices, has enabled young people to shift norms, and become powerful role models for their peers and their communities.
Now, we’re taking the next step in building future leaders – and it’s your turn to Lead Better!
We are looking for a
an exceptional cohort of
an exceptional cohort of
aspiring young leaders between the ages of
18 - 25 years
18 - 25 years
...who are driven by purpose,
and passionate about making a
difference!
and passionate about making a
difference!
Over a tenure of 2 years, with just a commitment
of 5 hours a month, Lead Better gives you the
chance to
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1Get hands-on, actionable, and versatile leadership experience.
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2Build a diverse set of skills - in strategic and design thinking, innovative problem-solving, networking and relationship-building, empathetic listening, communications, media literacy, entrepreneurship, fundraising, and more.
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3Drive crucial conversations on contemporary issues that impact young people in India, build real-world solutions, and implement your vision for a youth-forward future.
Why Should
You Join Lead
Better?
You Join Lead
Better?
The real question is: Why not?
Lead Better isn’t just a council—it’s where you gain the credibility to be seen, heard, and recognized as a true force for impact.
As a
Lead Better member, you’ll embark on a voluntary, two-year journey of learning—blending virtual and in-person engagement.
As one of Lead Better’s 15 trailblazing
members, here’s what you’ll do with us:
members, here’s what you’ll do with us:
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Level up with mentorship from industry experts, and a future-ready leadership curriculum—sharpening both hard and soft skills for impactful civic engagement, and beyond.
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Deep dive into grassroots challenges, with immersive field experiences, gaining insight into youth issues through C3’s on-ground interventions.
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Collaborate with a diverse body of peers, hailing from various regions of India!
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From ideation to execution, lead your own social impact project,
and get a chance to secure seed funding to bring it to life! -
Become a part of the legacy of a 35+ year-old organization that has been
shifting the needle on gender equality and youth empowerment across India -
Get recognized and build your future with a recommendation letter from C3, feature in an exciting
podcast series, and step into the spotlight as a leader of youth-driven change -
Get the opportunity to earn a spot on C3’s Advisory Council, and inform
our youth empowerment programs with your unique perspectives!
A Sneak Peak of your Lead Better Journey
What’re
you waiting for?
you waiting for?
