View details of our Change Makers

What is change and where is it needed?

Change is a term associated with the transformation of a system for its betterment.

Types of Change Makers

Exnora International has achieved most of its success through identifying and developing Change Makers of the Society. In Exnora parlance, there are two kinds of Change Makers. 1. Fully Voluntary & 2.Partly voluntary cum partly paid. Most of the Change Makers belong to the first category. But out of experience, it was found that the second category is also needed mainly for sustenance of the programmes / projects and giving one's undivided attention to it. At the same time the Volunteer cum paid Change maker programme also helped in employing the unemployed youth and enabled them to serve the society. The spin off of the programme was the Change Makers' individual development. They all grew in their knowledge and developed their leadership skills. Only those having flair for community service are selected for the position of Change Maker. Wherever the Change Makers were paid, the smooth continuity of the activities was there. Exnora International has always been in the forefront in the mission of saving planet Earth and the Change Maker Programme is aimed to bring about a 'Sea Change' in the Eco-Conservation Programmes. Importantly it covers better public sanitation through people's efforts.

Introduction to Change Maker Support Programme

Aptly named "Change Maker Support Program", Exnora aims a grass root revolution in all parts of India. A CHANGE MAKER will be a 'CATALYST FOR SOCIAL CHANGE'. The objective of the program is to make India on par with the developed nations in terms of Environmental friendly measures and realising cleaner and greener neighbourhoods and villages through people's participation. The change maker programme of the Exnora International is a multi -pronged approach to see that its message for a better world reaches people in all walks and spheres of life. The program benefits from Exnora's vast experience over twenty years.

Change Makers Selection & Training:

• The change maker program gives employment opportunities to many deserving and committed youth. The country has several thousands of educated youth spending their time in writing and sending job applications.
• The change makers will be identified by the office bearers of Exnora International and District Exnora from the existing volunteer cadre or from fresh talent base that has to be trained and motivated.
• Change Makers can also be identified by the 'Change Maker Supporter' (the Programme supporter & donor) from and among his known circle living preferably in the place to be transformed.
• Volunteers are appointed, based on their qualifications and special skills. He or she must be minimum a graduate. (Plus 2s are considered if they have the excellent initiative)
• Thorough Knowledge of the vernacular and familiarity of English are expected as a prerequisite and the change maker should possess excellent communication skills and a keen knack to adapt to the local conditions.
• The change makers would be imparted training by the Exnora fraternity in Local Environment Management and on realising the hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation of the place as well as in acquiring leadership skills.

Change Makers' Duties:

• The change maker should be a full timer with dedication and conviction.
• These flag bearers are expected to spread the word in all parts of their local environment, these may range from a Micro Level Awareness (villages) to Macro Scale (Cities and Urban agglomerations)
• Message has to be disseminated first to three or four streets or a Panchayat / municipal ward / division and is expected to set off a chain reaction of spreading the message to areas beyond.
• The Change Maker's duty includes finding honorary Change Makers, men and women, old and young, including house wives, retired persons, and service minded persons from the community he has been entrusted with, to join hands in realising the Common Service Goal.

The Change Makers' monthly monetary compensation

The change makers would be paid a remuneration that will range from Rs 3000/- to Rs.5, 000/- a month depending upon their qualifications and special skills. The salary will also cover travel and accommodation expenses of the Change makers. The travel will confine within the village or town adopted and possibly the nearby villages.

Benefits of the 'Change Maker Support Programme'

• Realisation of Cleaner and greener Environs.
• Better hygiene and sanitation and people live sans diseases and sicknesses
• Jobs for unemployed youth
• Creation of several job opportunities for men & women in the fields related to Change Maker's mission like Zero Solid Waste Management including Collection , Separation & Transportation of Wastes, Composting of Organic Waste, Recycling, Home Farming, Organic Farming, Waste Water Treatment, Tree Planting , Water Bodies Restoration, Rain Water Harvesting
• Promotion of Organic Farming and its bearing on people's health
• More food production that will help in banishing poverty.
• Unity and Communal Harmony among people
• Helping Conservation by adoption of Exnora's best Environmental Practices

The Contribution expected of the 'Change Maker Supporters'

Sponsoring the Wages of one or more Change Makers, @ Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 5000/- per month for a minimum period of one year. The monthly salary can be met by a group, in which case the amount will become still a paltry sum. Even five to ten individuals can collectively adopt a Change Maker (will be in reality they will be adopting a village or a town) make a monthly contribution of Rs. 400/- (US $ 10/-) to any amount.

What the 'Change Maker Supporter' will get?

• The supporter will get a tremendous sense of satisfaction that he has contributed back to his Nation which helped for his well being.
• His name will find its place in the Exnora Website as Change Maker Supporter
• The supporter will get Quarterly Activity Report with photographs of the progress made including the various tasks carried out by him, during that month from the Change Maker duly certified by Exnora

OPTIONS / CHOICES for 'CHANGE MAKER SUPPORTER'

• The place (village / town) to be changed / transformed can be chosen
• The Change Maker (Candidate) can be of his choice.
• The sponsorship can be from one year to any number of years.
• The sponsorship amount can be made available as one annual payment or in monthly installments.
• The sponsorship for a Change Maker can be from one or more persons. In other words the support can be by one or more or a group of persons living out side their 'home village or town' sharing the support money.
• The remittance made in favour of Exnora International Foundation is entitled for 80 G exemption for contributors living in India.

One Time Expense

The supporter can individually or collectively come forward to sponsor the equipments (one or more sets) costing Rs. 15,000/- to be used by which will facilitate in the efficient functioning of the Change Maker. The equipment supplied to the change maker for presentations as part of the awareness campaigns would ideally include a 35mm Slide Projector with a stock of around 200 slides (costing Rs.15, 000/-) detailing the merits of Clean and Zero Waste homes and areas. . He will be able to communicate effectively and motivate by showing what people in other places have achieved and what is expected of the people whom he has chosen to serve, imparting the know how and do how.

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We all pledge to make India- A Clean, Green & Great Nation
"WE WILL TOGETHER TRANSFORM OUR HOMELAND"