WIEF YOUNG FELLOWS
DURBAN 2013
The much awaited 2nd WIEF Young Fellows is now confirmed for 12-18 May 2013. This week long holistic leadership development programme will take place in Durban, South Africa and will bring together 24 of some the most passionate young change-makers from all over the world. WIEF Young Fellows 2013 attracts a wide variety of young people ages 20-30, ranging from top graduates, social entrepreneurs, young CEOs, and junior professionals to civil society leaders, community organisers, artists and researchers.
The Programme is intended to nurture a first-class leadership mindset that focuses on overall human growth emphasising leadership management values, entrepreneurship, environmental and social awareness, creativity and the spiritual wellbeing of the individual. Participants are expected to learn important leadership tools, team work, and the culture of sharing ideas with a wider network.
WIEF Young Fellows 2013 hosts an interesting array of sessions including personal profiling, creative therapy, scavenger hunt, ThinkTalk and many other engaging sessions. For those interested to apply, please be reminded that the deadline for applications is 15 March 2013. Early applications are encouraged since there are only spaces for 24 participants. Participants need to only pay for their own travel expense to Durban, South Africa. All other costs are borne by the organizers.
To apply, kindly download the APPLICATION FORM here.
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DAY 1 - (SUNDAY, 12 MAY 2013) |
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WHO ARE YOU? |
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| 6:30am - 7:30am: | OPTIONAL MORNING EXERCISE |
| 9.00am - 10.00am: | WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION SESSION |
| 10.00am -11.00am: |
GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELF - VANLI MOODLY An interactive session on identity, culture, and self analysis |
| 11.00am - 12.00pm: |
LEADERSHIP AT YOUR BEST - VANLI MOODLY An introduction to leadership development with specific tools, skill sets, and leadership styles |
| 12.00pm - 1.00pm: |
LUNCH & BREAK |
| 1.00pm – 2.00pm: |
WORKING WITH OTHERS - VANLI MOODLY Experiential learning on Team building, shared visions, and servant leadership |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm: |
ARTS & MEDIA FOR CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION - ASAD JAFRI Art, culture, and media as tools to mutual understanding, bridge building and social change |
| 3:00 – 3.30pm: | BREAK TO HEAD TO BEACH |
| 3.30pm – 4.30pm: |
CREATIVE SESSION - ASAD JAFRI Groups learn to use art and culture to communicate their story and work on creating a creative presentation that shares their identity with the group |
| 4.30pm - 5.00pm: |
CLOSING CIRCLE |
| 5.00pm - 6.00pm: |
EVENING BREAK |
| 6pm – 8pm: |
FILM SCREENING We set-up a screening at a local café with a topical film with a message |
| 8.00pm - 9.00pm: |
DINNER |
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DAY 2 (MONDAY, 13 MAY 2013) |
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BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE |
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| 6:30am - 7:30am: | OPTIONAL MORNING EXCERCISE |
| 9.00am - 9.20am: |
LARGE GROUP ACTIVITY : POWER OF ONE Interactive exercise on how the impact each of us can make on the world around us |
| 9.20am - 10.30am: |
HUMANISING PROSPERITY: THE IDEA OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE - DAX BARKER A Social Entrepenuer speaks about social responsibility and using business to create change |
| 10.30am – 12:00pm: |
INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE TOOLS |
| 12.00pm - 1.00pm: | LUNCH & BREAK |
| 1.00pm - 2.00pm: |
THE DREAMER - VANI MOODLEY Introduction to the the Dreamer personality and the role it plays in a project or idea (done through experiential learning) |
| 2.00pm - 3.30pm: |
CREATIVE SESSION - ASAD JAFRI Groups learn to use art and culture to communicate their story and work on creating a creative presentation that shares their identity with the group led by Asad Jafri |
| 3.30pm - 3.45pm: | BREAK & REFRESHMENT |
| 3.45pm - 4.45pm: |
CREATIVE PRESENTATIONS Groups present their work with short feedback from other groups |
| 4.45pm - 5.15pm: | CLOSING CIRCLE |
| 5.15pm - 6.30pm: | EVENING BREAK |
| 6.30pm - 7.30pm: | DINNER |
| 7.30pm - 10.00pm: |
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DAY 3 (TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2013) |
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REALISING YOUR IDEAS |
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| 6:30am - 7:30am: | OPTIONAL MORNING EXCERCISE |
| 9.00am - 9.10am: |
LARGE GROUP ACTIVITY |
| 9.10am -11.00am: |
VISION AND CONCEPT - ATUL PADULKAR Learning how you establish your idea or vision into something concrete and tangible? |
| 11.00am - 12.00pm: |
EXECUTING YOUR PLAN - ATUL PADULKAR Learning how to manage your project once it starts |
| 12.00pm - 1.00pm: | LUNCH & BREAK |
| 1.00pm – 3.00pm: |
SUSTAINING YOUR PROJECT - ATUL PADULKAR Learning how to work and plan for the long term |
| 3.00pm - 3.15pm: | BREAK & REFRESHMENTS |
| 3.15pm - 4.45pm: |
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Bringing diverse perspectives on leadership together |
| 4.45pm - 5.15pm: | CLOSING CIRCLE |
| 5.15pm - 7.00pm: | EVENING BREAK |
| 7.30pm - 9.30pm: |
OFFICIAL RECEPTION AND DINNER Hosted by Tun Musa Hitam, Chairman, WIEF Foundation and Ebrahim Patel, Chairman, WIEF Young Leaders Network |
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DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2013) |
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GREEN DAY! |
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| 8.00am – 1.00pm: |
SUSTAINABLE SCAVENGER HUNT A city-wide scavenger hunt in which each group explores Durban looking for examples of sustainable efforts, green business, and the people and products associated with them. |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm: | LUNCH & BREAK |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm: | BREAK / FREE TIME |
| 3.30pm – 4.30pm: |
THE REALIST - VANI MOODLEY Introduction to the Realist personality and the role it plays in a project or idea. |
| 4:30pm – 5.00pm: | CLOSING CIRCLE |
| 5:00pm – 7.00pm: | EVENING BREAK |
| 7.00pm – 9.00pm: |
CONVERSATION WITH A CEO OVER DINNER |
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DAY 5 (THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2013) |
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MONEY MATTERS |
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| 6:30am - 7:30am: | OPTIONAL MORNING EXCERCISE |
| 9.00am - 9.10am: |
LARGE GROUP ACTIVITY |
| 9.10am - 10.00am: |
HOW TO GET FUNDING Direct and specific tools, methods, and resources for funding businesses (including NGOs, social enterprise etc). |
| 10.00am - 11.00am: |
THE CRITIC - VANI MOODLEY Introduction to the Critic personality and the role it plays in a project or idea. |
| 11am – 12pm: |
PROSPERITY THROUGH GIVING - HOOSEN ESSOF Presentation/Discussion on the value of giving and charity on an individual and business level |
| 12.00pm - 1.00pm: | LUNCH & BREAK |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm: |
MASTERCLASS: MEET THE CEO A field trip to meet a successful CEO for a discussion, ideally at the CEO's company |
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm: | CLOSING CIRLCE |
| 4:30pm – 8:00pm: |
WORK ON GROUP PROJECTS |
| 8.00pm – 9.00pm: | DINNER |
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DAY 6 (FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2013) |
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GROUP PROJECTS |
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| 6:30am - 7:30am: | OPTIONAL MORNING EXCERCISE |
| 9.00am - 9.10am: |
LARGE GROUP ACTIVITY |
| 9.10am – 10am: |
PITCH AND COPYWRITE - DR THOMAS OOSTHUIZEN How to 'sell' your idea or project verbally and in writing |
| 9.10am - 12.00pm: |
GUIDED WORKSHOP |
| 12pm – 2pm: | FRIDAY PRAYERS, LUNCH & BREAK |
| 2.00pm - 4.00pm: |
PREPARE FOR GROUP PRESENTATIONS |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm: |
FINAL GROUP PRESENTATIONS |
| 7:00pm – 10:00pm: | DINNER AND CLOSING CEREMONY |
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DAY 7 (SATURDAY, 18 MAY 2013) |
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CLOSING |
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| 6:30am - 7:30am: | OPTIONAL MORNING EXCERCISE |
| 10.00am – 11:00am: | CLOSING ACTIVITY |
| 11.00am – 1:00pm: | BRUNCH |


