SAALT Young Leaders Institute

“Rise Up!” Leadership Training

Application deadline: March 23, 2012

Information: Email info@saalt.org

Rise Up! is an opportunity for 15 South Asian American college students from around the country to come together for a four-day convening in Washington, D.C. on May 5-8. It is a way to build your leadership skills, meet fellow students looking to positively impact their communities, and learn how to be an effective advocate and communicator on and off campus. There is no fee to participate and travel and lodging expenses are covered by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT).

About SAALT: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) is a national, nonpartisan, non-profit organization that elevates the voices and perspectives of South Asian individuals and organizations to build a more just and inclusive society in the U.S. SAALT is the coordinating entity of the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations (NCSO). NCSO is a network of 39 organizations that serve, organize, and advocate on behalf of the South Asian community across the country.