SBR Business School proudly announces the launch of its community-engagement initiative—Responsible Citizenship in Action—an experiential learning program built on inclusive education accessibility initiatives collaboration. Designed for 180-hour, 10-week program equips students with hands-on exposure to social, environmental, and accessibility-driven development work. The program is deeply aligned with global frameworks of UN SDGs 3, 4, 5, 10, and 17.
A Transformative Program Preparing Students for Real-World Leadership
Rooted in experiential learning, the new program ensures that students gain practical, community-facing experience by working directly with NGOs and social enterprises. As outlined in ISBR’s official guides , the initiative bridges classroom learning with field impact—providing students the tools to understand ground realities, lead diverse teams, and build empathy-driven leadership skills.
How This Program Elevates Student Learning
Students benefit in multiple ways through this structured model:
- Hands-on Management Experience
Students apply strategy, communication, data collection, and project management in real project settings. - Leadership & Teamwork Development
Working in groups strengthens coordination, delegation, decision-making, and clarity in professional communication. - Exposure to Social Sector Innovation
Students engage with NGOs addressing inclusion, health, education, sustainability, and livelihood development. - Skill Building Through Deliverables
Weekly logs, fieldwork, impact measurement, and presentations build analytical thinking, reporting skills, and stakeholder engagement. - Strengthened Corporate Readiness
Exposure to diverse communities builds empathy, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and social intelligence—skills highly valued by top recruiters globally.
This program ensures that ISBR graduates excel not only in corporate leadership but also as socially responsible, ethically aware professionals.
Partnering With India’s Leading Social Impact Organizations
A defining feature of ISBR’s program is its strong network of NGO and social enterprise partners. The institution collaborates with 23 organizations across education, health, disability inclusion, elder care, environmental sustainability, and women empowerment.
Key Collaborating Partners for the 2025–26 Cohort
ISBR proudly collaborates with impactful organizations such as:
- APD – Association of Persons with Disability
Promoting accessibility, mobility aids, and disability inclusion. - APD Yes to Access Team
Advocating barrier-free spaces and inclusive community design. - AssisTech Foundation (ATF)
India’s leading platform for assistive technology-driven inclusion. - Anita Humanitarian Foundation Team
Supporting humanitarian outreach and community development. - Rotary Team
Strengthening education, health camps, and civic welfare initiatives. - Vidhya NGO Team
Driving child education and literacy programs. - Elders India Team
Empowering senior citizens through digital inclusion and health services. - Phillips Heart Health Initiative
Promoting preventive health awareness and wellness.
These partners play an essential role in student mentoring, field exposure, community coordination, and impact evaluation.
Real Projects, Real Communities, Real Impact
The program framework—outlined in both guides—ensures that students spend 18+ hours per week in direct field engagement over 10 weeks, contributing meaningfully to community-based initiatives such as:
- Accessibility and inclusion programs for persons with disabilities
- Health and hygiene campaigns
- Nutrition and preventive health awareness
- Education and digital literacy drives
- Sustainability and waste management projects
- Livelihood development for women and rural communities
- Senior citizen engagement and digital empowerment
Each project closes with a certified impact report, an NGO-signed evaluation, and a professional presentation—building credibility and accountability.
The launch of ISBR’s Responsible Citizenship in Action marks a milestone in blending management education with community transformation. By collaborating with pioneering NGOs, accessibility advocates, humanitarian foundations, and health networks, the program empowers students to become leaders who understand society as deeply as they understand strategy.
About ISBR Business School: ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school’s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students