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Sewa LEAD - A Flagship Youth Engagement Program for
High School Students

"LEAD” is a Sewa International Youth engagement program for High School students. The program provides a platform for young adults to explore, innovate ideas and learn essential leadership skills, fostering a service mindset and become the compassionate, proactive leaders of tomorrow.

Through engaging activities, mentorship, and hands-on community service, we aim to inspire students to recognize their potential to create positive change in the society.

Our program fosters personal growth, social responsibility, and leadership skills, empowering young individuals to lead with purpose and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Additionally, the program provides an excellent opportunity for high school students to earn community service hours and be eligible for the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) while making a meaningful difference in the world around them.

Program Goals:

Prepare youth leaders to become responsible citizens and contributing members of their communities;
Promote the idea of Sewa Manobhaava (selfless service) in the younger generation.
Foster relationships among youth from different ethnic, religious, and national groups

Contact for more info at: lead@sewausa.org

LEAD Project Categories

Impact 2024-25

Team

Jyothsna Prasad

Director, LEAD Program

Neha Sehgal

LEAD Program Assistant, Bharat

Sewa Design to LEAD

The Design To Lead is a program focused on training high-potential, socially minded teenagers in “Design-Thinking” based approach to understand and address society’s most significant challenges. This program has been developed under the guidance of Professor Anurag Mairal, who leads the Global Outreach Programs at Byers Center for Biodesign at Stanford University. The program was launched in 2019 as a pilot focused on solving an unmet need of a problem facing the society. The program involves high school students, getting together to learn about Design Thinking and how to apply the process towards solving a problem facing the community around them.

Click Sewa Design to LEAD to know more about the DTL Program

Upcoming Events

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Sewa South Jersey LEAD 2024 - 2025

Start
1 Nov 2024

End
31 Oct 2025

LEAD 2024 - 2025

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students (8th Grade through 12th Grade) with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.

By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.

Key program details include:

Program duration is from Mid November 2024, to End of October 2025.

Each registered student will receive a Sewa shirt & a hoodie for event participation, so please select your correct size during registration.

A mandatory 30 mins meeting (in person or zoom) will occur on a designated day each month. Details regarding the meetings and its timings will be communicated before the LEAD program begins. These meetings offer students the opportunity to meet our adult leaders, connect with fellow LEAD students, engage in project discussions, share ideas, and build an effective leadership network.

Quarterly in-person Speaker Series (a chance to interact with accomplished personalities) attendance is mandatory for all LEAD students.

These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.

As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

Please Note:

Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable.

Sewa volunteering hours are not to replace credit at school classes (Gym, Orchestra, Other Curriculum activity).

Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.

You will be informed about the Info Session for the Sewa LEAD program.
Contact lead-southjersey@sewausa.org for any questions.

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Sewa Detroit LEAD 2024 - 2025

Start
16 Nov 2024

End
31 Oct 2025

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LEAD 2024 - 2025

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students (8th Grade through 12th Grade) with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.

By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.

Key program details include:

Program duration is from Mid November 2024, to End of October 2025.

Each registered student will receive a Sewa shirt for event participation, so please select your correct size during registration.

A mandatory 90 mins meeting (in person or zoom) will occur on a designated day each month. Details regarding the meetings and its timings will be communicated before the LEAD program begins. These meetings offer students the opportunity to meet our adult leaders, connect with fellow LEAD students, engage in project discussions, share ideas, and build an effective leadership network.

Quarterly in-person Speaker Series (a chance to interact with accomplished personalities) attendance is mandatory for all LEAD students.

Students are eligible for PVSA (President’s Volunteer Service Award) award if requirements are met in terms volunteering hours.

These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.

As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

Please Note:

Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable.

Sewa volunteering hours are not to replace credit at school classes (Gym, Orchestra, Other Curriculum activity).

Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.

You will be informed about the Info Session for the Sewa LEAD program.
Contact lead-detroit@sewausa.org for any questions.

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Sewa Washington DC LEAD 2025

Start
1 Jan 2025

End
31 Oct 2025

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LEAD 2025

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students (8th Grade through 12th Grade) with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.

By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.

Key program details include:

Program duration is from 1st January 2025, to End of October 2025.

Each registered student will receive a Sewa t-shirt for event participation, so please select your correct size during registration.

A mandatory 90 mins meeting (in person or zoom) will occur on a designated day each month. Details regarding the meetings and its timings will be communicated before the LEAD program begins. These meetings offer students the opportunity to meet our adult leaders, connect with fellow LEAD students, engage in project discussions, share ideas, and build an effective leadership network.

Monthly in-person Speaker Series (a chance to interact with accomplished personalities) attendance is mandatory for all LEAD students.

These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.

As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

Please Note:

Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable.

Sewa volunteering hours are not to replace credit at school classes (Gym, Orchestra, Other Curriculum activity).

Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.

You will be informed about the Info Session for the Sewa LEAD program.
Contact lead-dc@sewausa.org for any questions.

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Sewa Columbus LEAD 2025

Start
24 Feb 2025

End
31 Oct 2025

Location
Columbus, OH

Spaces left
3

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LEAD 2025

Youth Engagement Program for High School Students

The LEAD program is designed to inspire and equip high school students (8th Grade through 12th Grade) with essential leadership skills while nurturing a strong sense of social responsibility. Our goal is to cultivate socially conscious leaders who not only excel academically but also actively contribute to creating a better world for all.

By participating in the LEAD program, you'll engage in hands-on volunteering, dynamic expert-led workshops, and thought-provoking speaker sessions.

Key program details include:

Program duration is from March 2025 to End of October 2025.

Each registered student will receive a Sewa shirt for event participation, so please select your correct size during registration.

A mandatory 90 mins meeting (in person or zoom) will occur on a designated day each month. Details regarding the meetings and its timings will be communicated before the LEAD program begins. These meetings offer students the opportunity to meet our adult leaders, connect with fellow LEAD students, engage in project discussions, share ideas, and build an effective leadership network.

Quarterly in-person Speaker Series (a chance to interact with accomplished personalities) attendance is mandatory for all LEAD students.

These experiences will ignite your leadership passion, enhance collaborative skills, and guide you in making meaningful community contributions. As you embark on this transformative journey, your registration reflects dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Join us in shaping a generation of impactful leaders.

As you embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to complete the registration form. Your decision to join the LEAD program reflects your dedication to personal growth, cooperation, and positive impact. Together, we will shape a generation of leaders who make a significant difference.

Please Note:

Community Service hours outside of Sewa are not transferable.

Sewa volunteering hours are not to replace credit at school classes (Gym, Orchestra, Other Curriculum activity).

Selection criteria: Limited seats, on first come first served basis. Open to all racial, ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds.

You will be informed about the Info Session for the Sewa LEAD program.
Contact columbus@sewausa.org for any questions.

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