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Online Workshops
Online Workshops
Online Workshops
Online Workshops
Implemented remotely, from the comfort of your home, online workshops enable students to take a deep dive into a variety of social issues and trending global topics and to receive in-depth education on specific research topics.
Students participate in five tutoring sessions lead by a Keru content expert, ranging in topics from social impact assessment, water quality mapping, entrepreneurship fundamentals, big data social impact, and more. The students will present a case study research presentation to instructor at the end of the workshop.
Online Consulting Projects
Online Consulting Projects
Online Consulting Projects
Online Consulting Projects
Students will experience a range of sessions taught by high-caliber content experts, as well as mentors from prestigious world universities. In a small group setting, students will learn relevant knowledge, complete research, discuss with teammates, write a consulting report and finally present it to Keru’s client. Our client will be an NGO/NPO or social enterprise.
This impactful work will demonstrate that the students are in the process of solving a REAL problem by providing a REAL solution to our clients. Our students not only have a real demonstration of their knowledge but also new skillset to present to themselves, as well as university admission teams. It is a capstone project like no other!
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
17: Partnership for the Goals
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Analyzing data is a crucial step in identifying where to focus resources and attention. While the UN SDG framework exists as a guidepost, most grassroots organizations do not have quality information on the holistic issue they are tackling. This project aims to generate insights and highlight trends of importance on social issues by drawing from online and public data sources using big data and data analytical methods.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
3:Good Health & Well-Being; 5: Gender Equality
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Girls require an environment that is supportive of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in order to ensure regular school attendance and participation. Little is known about schoolgirls access to and practice of MHM in rural areas. Even though menstruation is a natural process, it is associated with misconceptions, malpractices and challenges among girls in developing countries. However, much is not documented; school-absenteeism and dropout are a common problem among girls in rural developing areas. Develop an understanding of how female hygiene is greatly affected in developing countries and learn how to research, promote, and analyze ways that could potentially bring a positive social impact in these communities.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
7: Affordable & Clean Energy
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. The next few decades will see a profound and all-encompassing energy transformation throughout the world. Whereas society now derives the great majority of its energy from fossil fuels. However, the challenge is far from being solved and there needs to be more access to clean fuel and technology and more progress needs to be made regarding integrating renewable energy. You will learn the basics of renewable energy and its implementation and conduct a country energy mix study overview and a case study.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
5: Gender Equality
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Despite incredible advances in LGBT equality, many LGBT people and their families still face discrimination based on who they are or whom they love. People who are or who are perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) often experience harassment and bullying in society. This clearly shows that there is still much to be done in the effort to attain universal rights for LGBT communities worldwide. Develop an understanding of how LGBT people rights are greatly affected in different countries and learn how to research and analyze ways that could potentially bring a positive social impact in these communities.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
17: Partnerships for the Goals
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Nonprofit organizations and philanthropies tackle some of the great challenges of our time. They help feed the hungry, house the homeless, prevent AIDS and other diseases, narrow the achievement gap among disadvantaged youth, and protect vital ecosystems. By converting philanthropic donations of money, labor, and material into positive outcomes through sound strategies and hard work, the sector creates enormous value for society. Develop an understanding on how non-profits and philanthropies can make a difference in the world.
In this program, you will create your own non-profit plan to address a community need, learn about non-profits and philanthropic organizations and understand how these organizations operate and work.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
12: Responsible Consumption & Production
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Eelite is an emerging producer of high-quality roasted eels from Fujian. Formally, it supplied high-quality eels to high-end restaurants in China. Now Elite wants to expand its business scope to single families so consumers do not have to go to the restaurant to eat high-quality eels. But it needs your help as a customer and a consultant to help them. Keru is recruiting a consulting team to conduct market research and deliver product attribute feedback and customer experience insights.
This course covers the basics of marketing: customer segmentation, product positioning and marketing mix. You need to collect data and conduct consumer research analysis using Eelite eel company as a case study. Consultant work will be incorporated into Eelite's strategy and decision making. Students need to develop key product attribute research insights to help Eelite improve its consumer experience.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
17: Partnership for the Goals
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Entrepreneurship is a key driver of social change and wealth creation. This course seeks to equip innovative talents with the skills and knowledge they need to launch their own social venture.You will learn how to start your own social enterprise from scratch, identifying core needs and ways in which to solve those needs through business. You will also learn the basic skills of management, accounting, finance and sales through the lens of responsible and sustainable wealth creation. At last, you will develop a business plan for their very own social enterprise.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
8：Good Jobs & Economic Growth
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
You will work with Mr Josh Lim, a Wharton MBA and the founder of IJK Capital, to learn the basics of finance while conducting a cross-border M&A project.
This seminar is designed to equip beginner-level students with basic finance knowledge and skills in an innovative, fun and interactive way. No prior background in finance is required. Our partner for this seminar is IJK Capital, a rising international PE fund and financial advisory/management consulting firm in China. Join us to learn basic finance skills such a market evaluation, target company analysis and financial modeling. Students will conclude the seminar by giving recommendation on a merger and acquisition deal.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." It is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services based upon which the economy and society depend. Sustainable development can be defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
This course will help to understand UN SDGs in a deeper level, especially Sustainable Cities and Communities. You will need to create a personal sustainability plan that can positively impact your community.
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/15 - 12/13
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
Round 2: 12/20 - 1/17
Round 3: 1/24 -2/21
(5 weeks，10hrs)
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
3:Good Health & Well-Being; 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Contaminated drinking water is a serious problem that endangers the health of millions of students in rural China. In 2014, Siyuan Water, a social enterprise, created and launched a social program to address this issue in Fujian province. Since then, the program has expanded to other regions of China. However, there is increasing recognition that clean water is a global issue and will require data and collective action to solve.
You will develop an understanding of how water supplies are managed, secured and protected in your region and create a report to spread best practices and increase knowledge.
ONLINE CONSULTING PROJECTS
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/8 -12/27
Round 2: 1/3 - 2/21
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
Round 2: 1/3 - 2/21
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
3: Good Health and Well-Being; 4: Quality Education
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
China’s left behind children face many obstacles in life. Lack of access to quality education resources and an absence of parental involvement result in lower levels of social and emotional learning development.
Shining Star is a grassroots NGO that provides mental health and enrichment programs for left behind students in Guangdong. Now in their third year of operation, they seek to develop fundraising channels in order to continuously provide high quality programs that benefit left behind children in the community. Keru will lead a team of professionals and students to find effective ways to raise funds for left behind children as well as social awareness.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Gain insights into left behind children and fundraising for NGOs
- Deep dive research into how NPOs do fundraising
- Present to the local partner an actionable fundraising plan
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 9/13 - 11/1
Round 2: 11/8 - 12/27
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
Round 2: 11/8 - 12/27
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
11:Sustainable Cities & Communities; 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Yakma set up a social enterprise which not only supports women to earn money but also help them to stay close with their families and reduce gender inequalities. Their soap sales directly impact the Tibetan women who work for Yakma.
You will gain insight into how social enterprise Yakma supports gender equality through its social enterprise. In this program you will help Yakma to identify market positioning by learning about market strategy and market research. Discover your creative thinking skill and design a marketing plan for Yakma’s business.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Learn how to use key market Grow Yakma’s business by advising on business strategy and consulting
- Research to help Yakma reach out to the ideal customer network through online platforms and marketing research
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/8 -12/27
Round 2: 1/3 - 2/21
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
Round 2: 1/3 - 2/21
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
3: Good Health and Well-Being
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
For several years, the Concordia Welfare Education Foundation (CWEF) has been engaged in a health initiative in villages in Yunnan, China to understand community health practices and provide support for the improvement of health outcomes. Having implemented several measures at the com- munity level, the next phase of the Health Education Advocacy and Literacy (HEAL) project will focus on improving health-related outcomes at the school level. This year, CWEF is considering upgrading the public health curriculum, especially on health education for pregnant women, children and the elderly in the community in Yunnan.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Gain insights into public health, medical statistics and curriculum development.
- Research studies on public health education & interview
- Present to the local partner a research report on public health and a curriculum development proposal
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/8 -12/27
Round 2: 1/3 - 2/21
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
Round 2: 1/3 - 2/21
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
4: Quality Education
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Children's Community Center of Cifeng Town in Sichuan Province was built in 2010 as part of the post-earthquake reconstruction movement to promote the restoration and development of local communities. Currently utilized for youth extracurricular activities and villager vocational training, its services also include the teaching of Chinese traditional culture and the care center of left-behind children.
In 2015, Pad for Hope built a smart classroom at the Center and launched an initiative to equip students with iPads as learning tools. This technology has now become a centerpiece of learning, and has helped to broaden the horizons of students at the center.
Does the new era of educational innovation need to be integrated with technology? You will take an in-depth look at the state of education and technology in rural Sichuan, use your creative thinking skill to design a teaching curriculum for rural youth.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Gain a better understanding of the current education and technology in rural Sichuan
- Research on How can we help children from the countryside see the world from a new perspective
- Design an educational curriculum to introduce the world to the kids in rural China
PROGRAM DATES
Round 1: 11/8 -12/27
Round 2: 1/3 - 2/21
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
Round 2: 1/3 - 2/21
(8 weeks,16 hrs)
TUITION INCLUDES
Tuition fee includes activity fee and mentor payment
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
7: Clean and Affordable Energy
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This year, the goal of this project is to create a policy proposal (recommendation) about sustainable energy. The Keru Team aims to accomplish this through a mixture of both primary research and interviews with ENACT staff to give a first-hand account of the energy problems and challenges in the villages, as well as secondary online research of similar case studies. Students will also learn the professional skills & content needed to brainstorm a proposal for this project.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Learn about sustainable energy and development through primary and secondary remote research
- Develop a practical understanding of sustainable markets, sources of energy and increase an awareness of countries moving from fuel to renewable energy.
- Produce a sustainable energy policy proposal and report back to the local leadership
APPLICATION PROCESS
Sign up by scanning the QR code above.
Participate in a 15-minute video interview with a Keru staff member.
Wait for the Keru admission decision.