School for Changemakers - learn how to make change  

The School for Changemakers took place on the LHU campus over six days, 18 to 23 June, with some 80 participants from all over Britain. Several members of the University's academic staff made an invaluable contribution. The results exceeded expectations, with an outpouring of energy that gave an emphatic 'yes' to the relevance of IofC to Britain today. Below gives an outline of the invitation.  A report is availabe here.

Is there any hope for a better world?

A No, there are no solutions to environmental, political, economic or social problems
B It's not my problem
C Yes, but how can I make a change?

You are invited to

• Learn from people who have changed the world
• Discover how to become an ordinary revolutionary
• Explore professional, social and spiritual motivations

When: Friday 18 June to Wednesday 23 June 2010
Where: Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD
Who: Designed for 18-35 years

The School for Changemakers will offer a programme of leadership development sessions, a choice of learning tracks on different themes and creative workshops. There will also be time in community groups and space for personal reflection.

Cost
5-day delegate package, inclusive of accommodation, tuition, meals and trips
Early Bird Bookings
Full Organisation Rate £485
Full Personal Rate £290
Concessions Personal Early Rate £100
(Early bird must be booked by 21 March 2010)

Full Organisation Rate £650
Full Personal Rate £390
Concessions Personal rate £130

Some bursaries may be available on application, email here for more details

To register, click here to use the on-line booking form.

Programme

Each day will commence with a full gathering of course members, which will be addressed by one or more individuals who have a powerful story to tell of how they have been able to effect real change. Stories will be drawn from the worlds of business, politics or political action, environmental issues, community action and education and will offer ideas on how to discover one’s own identity and ‘calling’ in the world. Such sessions will be inspirational, motivating participants and assuring them of the possibilities for real change in themselves and beyond..

Throughout the course, participants will be able to join community groups of around 7 other conference members. Within communities, participants will be able to reflect on their progress to date and future aspirations. The support of the community group will be vital to the spirit of transformation that underpins the School for Changemakers.

In the afternoons, participants will also be able to choose one among five ‘learning tracks’ which will reflect the themes of the morning. In the learning tracks, participants will acquire the skills and knowledge to help them translate the dreams inspired in morning plenaries into effective change initiatives within given spheres.

Evening sessions will be artistic in nature, and focus on activities such as music, dance, film and story telling, and will enhance the interaction of course members and their individual development.

School for Changemakers website