Kiran Bir Sethi

Founder of Design for Change & The Riverside School in India

English

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India

Gujarat

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

attitude

Change management

Creative thinking

design thinking

Education

future of education

informal education

peak performance

social entrepreneurship

About the Expert

Who Is Kiran Bir Sethi?

Kiran Bir Sethi is a visionary designer turned educator and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of Design for Change and The Riverside School in India, initiatives that integrate design principles to foster the “I Can” mindset in children. Her groundbreaking work empowers students, teachers, and communities to co-create a sustainable and inclusive future.

What is her Background?

After graduating from the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Kiran Bir Sethi successfully led her own graphic design firm for over a decade. In 2001, she founded The Riverside School, a pioneering educational laboratory that promotes transformative learning experiences and community-centered education. In 2009, she launched Design for Change, a global movement that has reached over 65 countries, inspiring millions of children and educators with its empathy-driven, action-oriented methodology.

Kiran also created ‘aProCh,’ an award-winning initiative that advocates for child-friendly cities. Her contributions have earned numerous accolades, including the Ashoka Fellowship, the “Call to Conscience Award” from Stanford’s King Centre, and the Rockefeller Foundation Youth Innovation Award. In 2017, she signed a landmark agreement with the Vatican to implement Design for Change in over 460,000 Catholic schools worldwide.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are Her Conferences Like?

Kiran Bir Sethi’s conferences are engaging and inspiring, blending her expertise in design, education, and social impact. Her dynamic and passionate style captivates audiences as she shares actionable strategies and real-world examples. Her talks emphasize the transformative power of design in education, leaving attendees inspired to lead change in their own communities.

Selection of Conferences

The Power of “I Can”: Transforming Education

Discover how the “Feel, Imagine, Do, Share” methodology has empowered millions of children worldwide to create solutions to real-world problems, redefining the role of education in driving social change.

Design-Centered Education: Innovation from the Classroom

Explore how The Riverside School leverages design principles to create transformative learning experiences, equipping students with 21st-century skills.

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