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An annual India cultural immersion and fund raising program - get to know the mind of modern India and celebrate its great history - while raising funds to help preserve heritage.
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Australia-India Cross Cultural Immersion & Understanding Project
Walking with GandhiConcept by Stephen Manallack, author, Soft Skills for a Flat World (Tata McGraw-Hill India)
Major Partners:Major Sponsors:
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“There can be no turning back for us…” Gandhi 1930
Mahatma Gandhi leads Salt March 1930, creating non-violent protest as a path to freedom – influencing Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Dalai
Lama
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Created and Directed by Stephen Manallack, author and India leadership expert.
Stephen Manallack, “Soft Skills for a Flat World” (Tata McGraw-Hill India, 2012) Speaker and Mentor in Leadership, Communication & Cross Cultural Understanding India and the West
Leader of 3 India Trade Missions
Speaker at FICCI Global Skills Summit
Walking With Gandhi Copyright 2007
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“Be the change you want to see in the world” Mahatma Gandhi.
CONCEPT:Centred on retracing some of the steps of Gandhi, this project will attract teams and individuals to study Indian culture and history, visit India for “Walk With Gandhi”, build understanding, raise funds for Indian charity and become cross-cultural understanding “ambassadors”
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“Walking With Gandhi” Advisory Board.
Chaired by Harish Rao, Sundaram Business Services
The Advisory Board (6-8) for Walking With Gandhi will be chosen from among:
• Academia• Business• Community• Media• Politics
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“Walking With Gandhi” Participants.
Corporate ExecutivesProfessionals
Teachers & StudentsAcademics
Politicians and CommunityMedia
Trade Unions and Associations
Friends of India
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How it works.• Invite team entries - team members gain sponsors• Promote with major seminar/paper in Australia on
“Gandhi and modern India – Gaining Cross-Cultural Understanding”
• 10 days in India • Workshops and Lectures + Networking event in India• Media coverage both countries• Create book/documentary arising from the Walk• Pre-tour cross cultural training• Funds raised makes project sustainable annually plus
used for major charitable project in India and/or upgrade Gandhi locations/museums and information websites
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Sharing findings on the minds of modern India.
“I set out to find why so many Indians are at the top of global corporations – and why so many Indian companies are buying western icons like Jaguar and more”
Now this Project shares the mind of the great Gandhi…
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Building friendship and understanding between two great
countries…
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Who should participate?
“Walking with Gandhi”2013 is for anyone with an interest in modern & ancient India, for thinkers
and doers, those with a passion for change and a drive for improved understanding and friendship
between Australia and India.
Corporate CEO’s and Directors, Chairmen, Professionals, Executives, Faculty and Education
Management, Community Groups, Teachers, Students and Future Leaders
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What are the costs of participation?
• Own airfares, ground content and other costs
• Entry Fee• Raise funds from others
who sponsor your walk
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Draft program – 4 cities.
• Chennai – southern Indian culture, Mamallapuram, business and education networking
• New Delhi – Raj Ghat, Birla House, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Bahai Temple, Qutub Minar, northern Indian culture, business and education networking
• Ahmedabad – Gandhi Ashram, culture, Salt March, business and education networking
• Mumbai – Mani Bhavan, western Indian culture, Jain and Hindu Temples, Haji Ali Mosque, business and education networking
+ Presentations on culture, history, politics, business and more…+ symbolic walk event in each city
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Our journey together - outcomes.
Symbolic act of friendship & understandingGain cross-cultural knowledge/immersionBuild networks and friends in IndiaSupport Indian charity and Gandhi facilitiesBecome part of an ongoing “team”Understand India – modern and historicLay the foundation for others to follow…+ documentary and internet content
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How funds raised will make a difference.
Advisory Board in conjunction with Indian organisations will provide priorities and guidance:
• Upgrade of education and information at key Gandhi centres in India
• Upgrade of internet and information materials• Support for special projects in the spirit of Gandhi• Possible scholarship program• Video/documentary and other materials
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After Walking With Gandhi 2013.
Join our Australia and India “Seekers Club” as we continue the journey
Mentorship options
Instructions & Topics
Encourage walkers 2014
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Adopt a change mantra for this flat world.
“If I continue to do what I have always done, I will get what I have always got”.
Walking With Gandhi 2013 ensures you step outside of limitations – reaching your potential and “Be the change you want to see in the world”.
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Contact Stephen Manallack.
Any questions or comments about Walking With Gandhi 2013 please do contact me…
EMAIL [email protected] +613 9509 3350MOBILE 0419 532 418
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Mahatma Gandhi.The Father of the Nation.
“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.”
Mahatma Gandhi
