Kirk Bowman
VIP 2601 VWJ
VIP 3601
VIP 3602
VIP 4601
VIP 4602
VIP 4603
VIP 6600
VIP 6601
VIP 6602
VIP 6603
Spring 2022
Fall 2021
Spring 2021
Fall 2020
Spring 2020

This VIP employs the sidekick model of global social entrepreneurship to leverage market forces to accomplish 3 critical objectives. The first is to identify superhero local leaders in the global south who have a long track record of success in transforming their communities with social innovation: with an emphasis on high performance activities of youth. The second is to inspire the world about these largely unknown change agents and their work. The third is to generate resources for these superstar local leaders to expand their incredible work. Students will learn the Sidekick Model of global philanthropy and the Soufra methodology of sidekick social entrepreneurship that produces social cause movements around high quality film, children’s books, and other media. The VIP will begin with particular focus on projects in Brazil.

Course Level
Partner Engagement