Lead by Design is a nationwide organization that empowers students like you to be changemakers.

Lead by Design is a nationwide organization that supports middle school students to build solutions for social good. You can develop innovative solutions that make the world a better place.

As a student on a Lead by the Design team, you spend a full year taking a human-centered approach to develop solutions to solve a need in your community.

You will work directly with people in your neighborhoods to invent solutions that create a better, safer, more equitable world.

Testimonials

These days I learned more about the education system how most private schools began online classes but very few government schools had the same. And even improved my story writing. Everyone supports each other and makes space for all. The hackathon became part of my routine to spend a good time learning something new and it changed me a lot. In the beginning, it was not easy for me to continue this project because I was new and scared of people. But gradually I improved my commutation skills with others and tried to help them at my best.

Sahil's testimonial Student

Initially, I did not think of my project's impact, but later I found that my actions were affecting 4-5 families and that made me see the importance of it. I have been inspired by Malala and I'm happy that I can inspire others to make a change. We are the youth and we need to take action. I was able to improve my 21st-century skills like collaboration and communication that is going to help in my future. I also made other friends from Chennai, we keep in touch and learn from each other.

kaveri's testimonial student

Through this hackathon, I have improved my communication skills. I have learnt how to put forward my opinion and points.I have learnt to present topics, work well in a team and take up responsibilities. moreover, I have also learnt about storyboard, online presentation, and developing a website and even creating quizzes related to the topic

Manesh's Testimonial Student

I began thinking from others' perspectives, I reflect on how I feel and wondered if the others feel the same way or differently. I shared my new knowledge and skills with my friends. with my teammates, we presented our project on different online platforms to involve more children."

Priya's Testimonial Student

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So you want to TAKE ACTION towards sustainable 2030?

To start a team you need to find a mentor. This can be a teacher, after school coordinator, coach, or any adult that is willing to help a group of students go through the year-long process. Here are some tips on how you can use your student agency to advocate for this:

Identify a teacher mentor you don’t have to just talk to science teachers! Some of our most successful teams were mentored by non-science teachers.

Schedule a time to talk with the teacher and show them the Lead by Design website.

Share your motivation as a student to have a Lead by Design team at your school, tell the teachers what ideas you already have for partners in the community.

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We aim to empower young people to take action and build local solutions for global challenges.

Where to find us
Chennai

Lead by design foundation,
IPS colony, river view colony,
Manapaakam 600125.