"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 becoming 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.

Contact for more info at: lead@sewausa.org

Our Program Goals

Our comprehensive approach to youth development combines practical skills, service learning, and personal growth opportunities.

Leadership Development

Prepare youth leaders to become responsible citizens and contributing members of their communities.

Spirit of Service

Promote the idea of Sewa Manobhaava (selfless service) in the younger generation.

Community Building

Foster relationships among youth from different ethnic, religious, and national groups.

LEAD Program Registration 2025-26

Registration will be opening soon. Please stay tuned for further updates.

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LEAD Project Categories

Leadership

• Fundraise for a cause
• DIY Campaign
• Organize Local Events
• Green Initiatives

Education

• Design to LEAD
• Motivational Speakers
• On-site Field Trips
• Panel Discussions

Development

• Community Cleanups
• Local Food Pantries
• Tutorial Help
• Volunteering at Partner Organizations

Sewa LEAD Chapters

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.

Learn More About DTL Program

Team

Jyothsna Prasad

Director, LEAD Program

Neha Sehgal

LEAD Program Assistant, Bharat