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We need the best people to address the urgent challenges we face as a global community. The question is: how do we best train for that?

WELCOME TO AMANI INSTITUTE

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WHAT THEY SAY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vision and mission

Where we are

Our values

What we offer

Individuals

Organizations

Universities

How to contribute

The team

Get in touch

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A World Beyond Boundaries

Developing Talent to AddressGlobal Challenges

VISION AND MISSION

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New-World challenges demand a new breed of professionals Our most profound problems cross national boundaries, requiring not just interdisciplinary thought but also inter-locking experiences to understand them. They call upon problem-solvers to submit their whole being in the service of creating sustainable change. And in this world of accelerating problems, the most important thing to do is help more people become problem-solvers.

The market failure in higher education In September 2011, the Economist’s Special Report “The Great Mismatch” explored the divide between employers needing talent and the high level of unemployment around the world. The US Institute of Peace, the global youth organization AIESEC, the premier consulting (McKinsey) and human resources (Manpower) firms, and a major think-tank (Institute for the Future) all have publications exploring why CEOs increasingly claim that their biggest constraint to growth is finding the right staff.

OUR CORE PARTNERS

The Challenge

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WHERE WE AREAmani Institute is located in two major global hubs for social innovation

NAIROBI

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WHY NAIROBI AND SÃO PAULO

SÃO PAULO

Global innovation hubs Emerging markets

Regional hubs and leaders

Entrepreneurship centers

Access to nature

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What leaders of change need

VISIONCOURAGE

To see what is not, and ask why not

To look beyond your own position and identity to see what you can do

To set a new direction, for self, organization/community, and planet

To step into the unknown, and into possibility, without having all the answers

To hold steady in the face of both the seductions and threats of the status quo

To stand up when others can’t (or won’t)

OUR VALUES

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EMPATHY

GLOBAL MINDSET

CHANGEMAKING

To see yourself as part of a larger whole

To burn for justice

To sense common ground when difference threatens

To navigate different contexts, locations and timezones

To see the hidden connections between people, ideas and systems, and build new ones

To catalyze impact across both perceived and actual boundaries

To build, not (just) critique

To scale the walls that stand in your way

To deploy not just skills and knowledge, but all parts of you

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“Look – I will recommend Amani Institute to any of my colleagues. We get stuck thinking we know everything and are experts in social development, but anyone (first year or 20th of their career) can benefit from different points of view and new thinking. I really liked that it was not a course about telling you how to think, but one in which you had freedom to create your own thoughts.

Gautam Shah, Former Director, Accenture, Development Partnerships - East Africa

WHAT WE OFFER

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We support both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to create lives of meaning and impact through a new model of higher education.

INDIVIDUALS UNIVERSITIES

Post-Graduate Certificate in Social

Innovation Management

Short executive courses to develop new skills

Teaching and curriculum development

Summer school and field immersion programs

ORGANIZATIONS

Customized trainings for capacity

development of staff and other stakeholders

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INDIVIDUALS

Post-Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation Management

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Our promise

This unique, field based program brings together 40 individuals from different countries, diverse backgrounds and sectors to take their skills to the next level, build a global network, and better understand how to create effective change, both as a social intrapreneur or entrepreneur. Over ten months, you will train at the depth and pace necessary to succeed in this field –the intensity is equivalent to a 2-year traditional degree– while exploring a city with a thriving innovation culture.

Who is this for?

Social Innovation Management Fellows are passionate about social change and eager to achieve their full potential to create a better world. They are:

Private sector professionals seeking to switch careers University graduates looking to kick-start their careers Social change professionals ready to take their work to the next level

“It is one of the greatest experiences of my life so far. It has a totally innovative approach addressing a variety of topics, e.g. design thinking, systems change, and at the same time you will have the chance to practice that in different organizations to make a positive social change. Trust me this is the best social innovation learning-by-doing experience I’ve ever had.”

Jerry Zhu, Amani Institute Fellow 2013, Program Director for the Farm Think Creative Entrepreneurship Summer Incubation Program in Shanzai City, China

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Post-Graduate Certificate In Social Innovation Management

EXPERIENCE

INSIGHT

EXPERTISE

ACCELERATION

Aquire solid work experience on the ground in one of the most exciting global hubs of social innovation.

Understand your own leadership path and how to grow along with your work.

Get cutting-edge professional skills from international experts.

Build a lasting and global network that straddles disciplines and boundaries.

REPUTATION

ACCREDITATION

Connect to people interested in talking to you about employment or partnerships.

Completing this program means you complete 25% of an MBA through Lynn University. The rest of the MBA can be done either online or at Lynn’s campus in Florida, USA.

Become eligible to a United Nations Mandated University for Peace Diploma in Social Innovation by only completing two additional online courses.

Program Benefits

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FOUNDATION

IMMERSION

ACCELERATION

Distance learning: includes interactive sessions on social innovation and personal development via the Amani online learning platform, self-study and various assignments. You will start building a network with your peers from São Paulo and Nairobi.

While building Communication,

Leadership, Creativity, Management and

Entrepreneurial skills from international experts and role models, you will create your own social innovation and do an apprenticeship with a local organization. You will also participate in intensive learning trips

and site visits.

Consolidate and deepen your Amani Institute experience, expertise and insight acquired. Amani Institute will guide you in finding a mentor and drive the transition to the next stage of your career.

1 2 31 month, flexible

location, approx. 15-20

hours a week

4 months, Nairobi or

São Paulo, approx.

40-50 hours a week

5 months, flexible

location, approx.

5-10 hours a week

Program Structure

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A GLOBAL NETWORK OF CHANGEMAKERS

Employer Partners

Guest Speakers

Network Partners

Mentors

Instructors

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38%

38%

4%8%

Working in the social sector

Social entrepreneurs

Further studies

Innovating in the Private Sector

Where our Fellows have come from and what they do after our program (as of February 2016)

We are scaling up! The Post-Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation Management is now running twice a year both in Brazil and Kenya

South America

Africa

Europe

North and Central America

Asia and Middle East

Oceania

40%

27%

9%

17%

7%

1%

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ORGANIZATIONSWorking with institutions to increase impact

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Amani Institute offers customized, in-house trainings for leading NGOs, corporations, foundations and academic institutions, across a number of topics critical to professional success in the 21st century.

CASE STUDY – CISP (INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLES)

CISP is an Italian NGO with more than 50 years experience on humanitarian and development projects.  CISP contracted Amani Institute to train 30 regional staff across Somalia and Kenya. Amani Institute conducted an 8-day training on “Building Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills” to generate solutions for addressing gender-based violence in Somalia. There was a particular focus on team-building and capacity development of the staff

Amani Institute gave us the opportunity to renew and refresh our passion, and find new ways of working together. And we really needed it.” – Rosaia Ruberto, Regional Coordinator, CISP

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Programs offered

We offer workshops across a range of topics related to building professional skills for the 21st century economy. These include:

The Process of Social InnovationInnovating with Local CommunitiesBio-Empathy: Learning from NatureSocial EntrepreneurshipDesign ThinkingLeadership Development: Leading Self, Others and Social ChangeHow to Scale Your Social EnterpriseStorytelling as a Leadership SkillEmpathy as a Business Skill

And many more...

We can also work with you to develop other types of professional training depending on your needs and your aspirations for your team or clients.

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Who we have worked withOur partners to-date include

Interested in working with Amani Institute to develop a customized training program for your staff, beneficiaries or other stakeholders?

Please email Roshan Paul to learn more: roshanpaul@amaniinstitute.org

NGOs

Companies

Foundation

CASE STUDY - YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS INITIATIVE (YALI)

Currently managing the Civic Leadership track at the US State Department-funded YALI, which is the single largest track in terms of applicant demand. Between December 2015 and April 2017, Amani Institute will build social change and leadership skills for almost 500 African leaders across 14 countries in East, Central and the Horn of Africa.

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UNIVERSITIESWe partner with universities and other education institutions eager to give their students a head-start in their careers

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Curriculum design and consulting (as with FAE Business University, Brazil) 21st Century Skills Workshops (as with Davidson College, Georgetown University, USA) Guest faculty in existing degree programs (as with INSPER and USP FEA, Brazil) Summer programs (as with George Mason University, USA)Partnerships for accreditation (MBA Program with Lynn University, USA and Diploma in Social Innovation with the University for Peace, Costa Rica)

CASE STUDY - GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Summer program: Advanced Skills in Social Entrepreneurship

A different kind of field-immersion – students get relevant consulting experience in a social enterprise or NGO and also take courses at Amani Institute to boost their professional skills, while building a global network in the social change sector. All features highly desired by future employers.

Our partners to-date include

Programs offered

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HOW TO CONTRIBUTEAmani Institute Scholarship Fund

Support high-potential leaders from under-privileged backgrounds to create change in their communities.

Amani Institute is a non-profit. Your contribution to our Scholarship Fund allows more changemakers to receive a life-changing education.

Amani Institute has tax-exemption status, also known as 501(c)(3) status, in the United States. This means that any donations to Amani Institute in the USA are tax-deductible.

Contributions of any amount are welcome. 100% of funds will be applied towards scholarships for Amani Institute Fellows.

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““I was one of the first recipients of an Amani Scholarship in 2013. Through this investment in my education I got the skills and network needed to follow my dream and launch a social enterprise, Plastic Fantastic Kenya. We are an art for social and environmental change venture that collaborates with artisans and designers to create upcycled handcrafts which conscious consumers love. The plastic used to create these handcrafts is collected through our school upcycling and mindfulness education programs. Educating children, artisans, and consumers, we are shifting how the public relates to trash!” Naomi Wanjiru, Plastic Fantastic Co-Founder

“The program is the BEST, most concise roadmap for potential change agents! Jonathan Lewis, Founder of Opportunity Collaboration and MCE Social Capital

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THE TEAM

Roshan PaulCo-Founder and

CEO, Nairobi

Ilaina RabbatCo-Founder and

Executive Director, São Paulo

Born in India, Roshan has built a career around connecting global citizens to solve social problems

across boundaries after graduating from the Harvard Kennedy School and working with Ashoka globally for more

than eight years.

Born in Venezuela and raised in Argentina, Ilaina has worked for more than 15 years in the social

sector at a community and global level in Latin America, Europe, North America and

Africa.

Tracy Andeso Program Assistant,

Nairobi

Tracy is a Kenyan graduate in International Relations at the United States International

University in Nairobi. She has volunteered with different organizations and she is

passionate about improving literacy in her country.

Peter FellaGeneral Manager,

Nairobi

An East-Southern African, a father and a husband, Peter was born in Maun, Botswana. He is passionate about developing talent and skills of the future

leaders shaping the new Africa.

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Caroline GertschRecruitment and

Programs Director, Nairobi

Julia MeloProgram Coordinator,

São Paulo

Francesca Folda Senior Advisor,

Nairobi

Born in Switzerland, for the last 15 years Caroline’s career has centered around her passion for helping individuals and organizations, across both

private and social sectors, to achieve their full potential.

Born in Brazil, Julia has worked in the Amazon rainforest

with local schools, on peace education around the world, and graduated from Amani Institute

in 2014.

An Italian journalist with 20 years experience in news reporting and management, Francesca

joined Amani Institute in 2015 as a Fellow. She is passionate about connecting people and ideas for

social change.

Irene Moloney Finance Manager,

Nairobi

Rajesh RaniProgram Manager,

São Paulo

Born in Kenya, Irene has a background in finance and

business administration. She is passionate about life!

Half-Colombian and half-Indian, Rajesh grew up in Paraguay. After completing his studies in the US, he acquired more

than 10 years of experience in microfinance, HR and innovation

in Latin America and Africa.

Geraldine HeppCommunication &

Community Director, Nairobi

Geraldine is German-American, and has worked in social change

and the creative sector since very young. Her background comprises adult education,

mediation, bodywork and event management.

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GET IN TOUCH IF YOU ARE...

AN INDIVIDUAL AN ORGANIZATION A UNIVERSITYWorking for the private

sector

A career shifter

A graduate

A social sector

professional

NGO

Social Enterprise

Foundation

Corporation

Government/

Multi-lateral agency

A Professor

Academic Department

Social sector-related

degree program

Career Center

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Discuss a training for your staff or granteesPartner with us to create new opportunities for changemakersHost an Amani Fellow as an apprentice in your organizationContribute to the Amani Institute Scholarship Fund

Partner with us to create new opportunities for your studentsCo-design a curriculum around 21st century skills for changemakersPartner with us to run a workshop for your faculty or department

Apply to the Post-Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation ManagementTake one of our executive short courses in Brazil or KenyaNominate a Social Innovation Management FellowContribute to the Amani Institute Scholarship Fund

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Amani Institute1733 D Street SEWashington DC 20003USA

Amani Institute KenyaP.O Box 101590-00101, Braeside Gardens, Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya

Amani Institute BrazilTravessa Dona Paula, Casa 124Higienópolis – CEP 01239-050São Paulo, Brazil

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A World Beyond Boundaries “All the interesting problems cross boundaries.

Some straddle disciplines. Some require co-operation between business, government, academia and non-profit groups. So you have to train people to cross boundaries. David Ellwood Dean, Harvard Kennedy School of Government