SWAN Changemaker
Schools, colleges, and organizations working together for sustainable change.
Empowering the Stakeholders of Today,
Architects of Tomorrow.
At the core of our leadership track is the "Be a SWAN - Changemaker" initiative. Built on the conviction that children are not merely "future" citizens but vital, current stakeholders in our planet’s health, this initiative transforms passion into policy.
To guide this transformation, we have structured the journey into three distinct tiers of growth.
SWAN — Three-Level Framework
The Core Progression Logic
Every student starts as a Problem Scout in their own backyard or community. Only those who prove their solution works move up. Every level demands more rigour, wider impact, and stronger evidence.
The Nest
Students working collaboratively to identify and research ecological issues in a sunlit eco-lab setting.
₹1200 per team
Collected from the school, covers print material and certificate printing.
4 Weeks
Entirely within the school calendar. Can be run as a term project.
Safe space to identify, research, and prototype. No elimination pressure — every team completes Level 1. It builds the habit of seeing problems.
Team Structure
- Team size: 3–5 students
- Age mix encouraged: A Class 6 student paired with a Class 10 student creates peer mentorship naturally
- One faculty guide per team: Non-interfering — they can ask questions, not give answers
There are Four Phases Inside Level 1 which will be supported with a Referral Manual. A referral manual will be given once the registration of teams are done.
What Gets Judged at Level 1
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Problem is real and specific |
25%
|
| Evidence quality |
25%
|
| Solution is original and feasible |
30%
|
| Team communication |
20%
|
Outcomes
- ✓ All the team members will receive a SWAN Level 1 certificate
- ✓ Top 1–5 teams per school will advance to Level 2 (School’s choice)
The Flight on 21/11/2026
A sharp, wide-angle chamber layout with focused students in business attire presenting under cool and warm stage light.
₹ 3600 per team
paid to SWAN
3 Weeks Prep
Held 3 weeks after Level 1 concludes. Gives teams 2 to 3 weeks between their internal pitch day and the regional event — enough time to improve their pitch.
Your solution worked inside your school or community, now defend it in front of strangers, respond to challenges, and prove it. Pitch to scale it.
Regional / Inter-School Format
- Cluster size: 10–15 schools per regional group
- Regions defined: City zones or districts — Hyderabad North, Hyderabad South, Pune East, etc.
- Duration: 1 day (Saturday)
- Venue: Rotates between participating schools — hosting school gets a small prestige incentive.
The Three Rounds Inside Level 2 - refer the manual
What Gets Judged at Level 2
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Evidence of real-world execution since Level 1 |
30%
|
| Pitch clarity and conviction |
20%
|
| Response to challenge questions |
20%
|
| Adaptability in the Pivot Challenge |
20%
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| Collaboration and team dynamics |
10%
|
Outcomes
- ✓ Top 1 team per regional cluster advance to Level 3 who will be the SWAN TALKS speaker
- ✓ All participants receive Level 2 certificates + regional ranking
- ★ Best Problem Scout Award — given to the team with the most rigorously documented problem, regardless of solution quality (encourages honest research)
The Summit - Swan Talks
Voices for Water, Nature & Change
A single speaker standing mid-gesture on a red circular carpet stage, backed by a large LED screen displaying the Earth from space.
You’ve solved something real. You’ve proven it works. Now show the country — and earn the right to tell the world.
National Summit Format
- Total teams: Top 1 from each regional cluster
- If 3 regional clusters run nationally → 3 teams at the Summit
- Duration: 1 day
- Venue: Fixed venue by SWAN
Elite Youth Leadership Movement
The SWAN Summit represents the absolute pinnacle of ecological diplomacy. Step on the SWAN TALKS stage and inspire thousands of future changemakers.
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