global village tours of social entrepreneurs by untld & other london-linked networks

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Main Unltd tour is coordinated by Unltd india's journey for change. Up to 20 leaders participate per tour. 2010/2011 visits included:
A visit to SELCO Solar, a social enterprise providing sustainable energy solutions and services to under-served households and businesses. SELCO's founder, Harish Hande, is a Skoll Award Winner, Schwab Fellow of the World Economic Forum, an Ashoka fellow, and was awarded Khemkha Foundation's Social Entrepreneur of the Year, India, 2007 award. A visit to Dial 1298, a social enterprise providing best quality Life Support Ambulance Service using a cross subsidy model. Dial 1298 is the winner of the Godfrey Philips National Bravery Award for Social Act of Courage 2007 and the Times of India / Times Foundation Recognition Award for Life Saving Service in Mumbai 2006. A visit to Aavishkaar India, one of India's top social venture funds founded to promote development in rural and semi-urban India. Vineet Rai, founder of Aavishkaar, is an Ashoka Fellow and has also received numerous awards and citations including the World Business Award sponsored by the UNDP on behalf of Aavishkaar and the Ford Foundation Award for SME Initiative for alleviating Poverty. A visit to Dream A Dream, providing children from vulnerable backgrounds with non-traditional educational opportunities designed to allow them to explore, innovate and build important life skills. Dream A Dream's co-founder, Vishal Talreja, is an Ashoka Fellow and Waldzell Architect of the Future. A visit to Maya Organic, a livelihood initiative helping micro-entrepreneurs build a network of sustainable enterprises that makes impeccable lifestyle products. A visit to Humsafar Trust, the first gay community based organisation in Mumbai promoting rights and health of sexual minorities.
Journeys for change blogs give more destinations including Delhi/Rajasthan region: D.Light Design, Dhriti, Going to School, Goonj, Indan Youth Climate, Jaipur Foot, Network Youth Parliament, Sarvajal, Source for ChangeMumbai/Ahmedabad region : Aangan, Reality Cares, Aavishkaar, Intellecap, Barrier Break, CIIE @IIM, Manav Sadhna, MAM Movies, Saath  

Upcoming tours thru 2012 include:
Upcoming JourneysMumbai Social Enterprise Journey & Sankalp Summit, April 20128 - 11 April 2012India Social Entrepreneurship Journey, November 201230 November - 8 December 2012India Social Entrepreneurship Journey, February 2013February 2013 (exact dates TBC)
note on Unltd- highly resourced social entrepreneur search organisation - see notes on awards funds and processanother london-based tour organiser of entrepreneurs is leadersquest