15 Oct
Global Citizenship Hubs, Press

Melton Foundation India joins hands with the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025

Melton Foundation India is proud to be a partner of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025, in collaboration with the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, and with the support of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Bangalore and Women in Engineering.  Envisioned as Karnataka’s premier platform for workforce development, the Bengaluru Skill Summit seeks to evolve into a landmark event. The 2025 edition will bring together stakeholders from across the skilling ecosystem, government leaders, industry experts, global organisations, educators, training providers, and youth  to develop and drive actionable strategies for reskilling, upskilling, digital transformation, and employability...

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10 Oct
Global Citizenship Hubs, Global Citizenship Insights, News

Building Leaders for a Sustainable World: Inside the Future Makers Lab

Global Goals Week is an annual initiative that brings together governments, businesses, civil society, academia, and the United Nations system to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Celebrated as a week of action, awareness, and accountability, it highlights the importance of global collaboration in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, and social justice. The week provides a platform to share innovations, mobilize communities, and reflect on progress made towards achieving the SDGs, particularly in alignment with the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.Global Goals Week 2025, held from September 19 to 28, was a...

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21 Aug
Events, Global Citizenship Hubs, News

Designing Change Together: Melton Foundation LATAM at the Heart of APRU Global Ideathon 2025

This July, Santiago de Chile became the creative epicenter for 84 undergraduate students from 13 countries across the Pacific Rim, who came together for a 13-hour Ideathon marathon. The event, co-organized by the Melton Foundation LATAM Hub as part of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Undergraduate Leaders’ Program 2025, was more than an innovation challenge, it was a powerful experiment in global citizenship, systems thinking, and intercultural collaboration.Facilitated by experienced Senior Melton Fellows from India and Chile, the Ideathon created a space where creativity met complexity, and where young leaders worked collectively to design solutions to some of...

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18 Jul
Global Citizenship Hubs, Melton Grant Opportunities, News, Projects, Senior Fellow Initiatives

Redefining Period Talk: Empowering Girls Through Knowledge and Empathy

In India, where menstruation is still considered a taboo subject in many households, young girls often enter puberty with incomplete, incorrect, or harmful information. For many, the onset of menstruation marks not only a biological change but a sudden onset of shame, stigma, and silence. According to a 2022 report by UNICEF, 1 in 5 girls in India drops out of school after getting her period, and a further 71% are unaware of menstruation until their first cycle (UNICEF, 2022).Mental health, already a fragile subject in the broader education system is seldom part of the menstrual conversation. And yet, the...

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18 Mar
Events, Global Citizenship Hubs, News

Unlocking the Keys to an Impactful Pitch at BMSCE

What makes a pitch truly effective? How do you take a complex, innovative idea and communicate it in a way that not only makes sense but also inspires action and garners support? These were the core questions explored during "The Keys of an Impact Pitch".Guiding the session was Victor Valenzuela Milla, a Melton Fellow from Chile and the newly appointed Hub Coordinator for the Melton Foundation LATAM. As a specialist in strategic communications and innovation, Victor didn’t just talk about pitching, he broke it down into something practical, actionable, and surprisingly simple.Setting the Stage: The Need for Impactful CommunicationIn today's...

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26 Oct
Global Citizenship Hubs, News

Celebrating the Launch of Melton Foundation India at India GCC 2024

The India GCC 2024 marked an important milestone with the official launch of Melton Foundation India, celebrating a new chapter in the foundation’s mission to promote global citizenship and inspire collaborative, impactful action. Held amidst India’s diverse and dynamic environment, the event set the foundation for Melton Foundation India’s efforts, centering on empowering youth, building networks, and connecting local and global initiatives to address critical societal challenges.After the in-depth table discussions, participants came together for a reflection session, consolidating insights and exploring actionable steps. A key theme that emerged was the importance of collaborative effort across all sectors—whether in environmental...

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04 Jun
Global Citizenship Hubs, News

“A new chapter for Global Citizenship in India” – Melton Fellows from Bengaluru

Highlights of Fellows' ideation - Melton Fellows express their ideas, sentiments, and potential hopes for the future:Strategic Expansion and Localization: Melton Foundation India hopes to expand its presence through hub-specific activities, enhanced urban and rural outreach, and overcoming language barriers to increase student accessibility.Sustainability and Partnerships: Key strategies including developing better financial management, partnering with corporations for sustainable projects, and emphasizing volunteer empowerment and responsibility were ideated on.Educational Initiatives: Ideas such as Melton Foundation India collaborating with government bodies such as  The Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division of The Ministry of Education to revamp curriculums, engaging students early, and aligning...

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21 Aug
Global Citizenship Hubs

Bengaluru Hub Visit: Cultivating Synergies for Sustainable Change

Panel Discussion: Developing Global CitizensOne of the highlights of the visit was the panel discussion on "Developing Global Citizens," jointly organized by BMSCE IEEE and Melton Foundation. Esteemed experts delved into topics such as sustainable development, diversity promotion, and innovation adoption. The discussions emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, with a focus on addressing global issues through systematic solutions. The panelists highlighted the role of youth in driving sustainability and emphasized the need for multi-stakeholder alliances. The event showcased the path to nurturing socially conscious citizens equipped to address global challenges. The event brought together esteemed panelists, including Mr. Uttam...

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19 Apr
Global Citizenship Hubs, News

Melton Foundation Africa is outdoored in Accra!

Africa holds a significant place of importance in the Melton Foundation's strategic vision as the continent with the highest population of young people hence the establishment of Melton Foundation Africa to channel and harness this potential through programmatic areas such as the Global Citizenship Learning Program, our Accelerator, and notably the award-winning SDG Innovation Challenge.The launch event kicked off with an inspiring welcome message and icebreaker led by Senior Fellow Lindiwe Mutungamiri followed closely by a musical performance from Junior Fellow Faith Ngala Rovina. A presentation on the programmatic areas of focus for the Melton Foundation and by extension Melton...

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17 Jan
Global Citizenship Hubs

2022: Global Citizenship from the grassroots in Accra, Ghana

The Melton Foundation welcomed Ashesi University into its network of universities in 2014, opening the doors for the establishment of a Hub after vetting universities across the continent. Ashesi is recognized around the world for its impact and is considered a thought leader in educating ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. Over the years, Ashesi University through its local Melton Fellows has supported Global Citizenship Practice across the region, working with organizations and partners to build a Community of Practice. The Melton Foundation’s decision to establish a Hub presence in Accra made it prudent to recruit a Global Citizenship Hub Coordinator dedicated...

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22 Oct
Global Citizenship Hubs

Creating impulses to overcome global challenges!

With the dawn of the third day at the Global Citizenship Convention, 2022 arrived a refreshing session of Yoga and Awareness that reset everyone physically and mentally while serving as a fun activity that got everyone up and moving!This was followed by three parallel hands-on workshops :Climate Resilience: Planetary Health - This introduced different perspectives on climate resilience which were environmental and psychological in nature. Inputs from industry expert Dr. Gunar were a lesson in optimizing solutions through a 4-step approach of backcasting to ideate a world we'd all like to live in! Isabel (FSU), workshop facilitator says:"Inequality is a...

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02 Oct
Global Citizenship Hubs

NOLA Tech Tap 2022: Pioneering sustained livelihoods in greater New Orleans

The NOLA Tech Tap focused on three Sustainable Development Goals as levers for action: SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for Goals). Designed as a 48-hour long virtual innovation marathon, it sought to adopt four features to achieve its goal:Interdisciplinary Approach: Participants contributed personal and professional skills from critical thinking, design thinking, collaborative team building, community organizing, public speaking, data collection and analytics, graphic design, UI/UX Design, project management, and technical training.Youth Empowerment:  The ideators belonged to three broad categories; college students, early-career working professionals, and high school students. By connecting...

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