14 JULY - 27 JULY 2025 

7 - 23 JULY 2025

Mr. Zhooben Bhiwandiwala is currently the Executive Director & CEO – Mahindra Holdings Limited. 

Zhooben joined the Mahindra Group in 1985, and through a remarkable 38-year career has acquired a wide spectrum of experience across diverse roles in a number of key positions in several business sectors. As a long-standing veteran, he has traversed an interesting path across the Group during the past three decades -- in terms of the diversity of roles, their geographic reach and location, and the industry verticals.

He has, during this tenure, acquired broad ranging cross-functional experience across several industries, and his active roles have embraced finance, legal, significant cross border M&A, HR, marketing, strategy and other commercial functions.  Zhooben has spent around 7 years on deputation to international assignments in the UK and US, and has, throughout the span of his career, been extensively involved in international operations, incubating/investing in new businesses, start-ups, joint ventures and mergers & acquisitions. He was also an active participant in several Group corporate initiatives and was the Chairman of the HR Academy at the Mahindra Learning University.
 
Currently, Zhooben is a Director on the Boards of East India Company (UK), Mahindra Holdings, Mahindra Foundation UK, Mumbai Mantra, United World College, Mahindra International School, The Mahindra United World College of India. He is also a member of the Global Advisory Board of i-Probono, UK, and Safe Kids Foundation, India.

In his earlier role, as President of the Mahindra Partners Division, Zhooben was the Chief architect of the Mahindra Partners division - the $1 Bn Private Equity and Venture Capital division of the Mahindra Group, which was the single window channel for all the Group’s diversified new investments. This Division leveraged the Mahindra Group’s unique strengths of constant innovation, financial prudence and creative business models to incubate new ventures and accelerate value creation through a diversified global portfolio of emergent businesses spanning various industry sectors like Cleantech (Solar), Steel, Retail, Consulting, Healthcare, Boat Manufacturing, Conveyor Systems, AI & Analytics. 

Zhooben additionally held the position of President -Mahindra Group Legal during this tenure. 

While professionally qualified as a Chartered Accountant, he has, through these exposures, collected a rich basket of experience and made valuable contributions to the Mahindra Group.
 

30 JUNE - 12 JULY 2025

Secretary

President

Treasurer

20 JULY - 1 AUGUST 2025 

28 JULY - 11 AUGUST 2025

2 AUGUST - 16 AUGUST 2025

3 MAY - 28 JUNE 2025

30 JUNE- 14 JULY

13 JULY - 26 JULY 2025

1 - 15 JULY 2025

An immersive journey into the heart of the Amazon!

UWC Amazonia 360 is a transformative 11-day short course in Manaus and the Tumbira community of Rio Negro, Brazil. Designed for young changemakers aged 15 to 17, the course delves into sustainability, the history of the region and its people, and the deep connections between humans and the environment.

Using deep dialogue and restorative justice, participants will explore their place in the world, engage in social justice discussions, and take action on contemporary environmental challenges in the Amazon.

What to Expect

Participants will experience six key pillars of UWC short courses:

• Social Awareness – Understanding the complexities of sustainability in the Amazon.
• Personal Development – Exploring identity and self-reflection.
• Outdoor Learning – Immersive nature experiences in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
• Active Participation & Service – Collaborating with local communities on sustainability projects.

The program includes three core themes:

1. Me & the World: Environmental sustainability, activism, and Amazonian ecosystems.
2. Who Am I?: Identity, positionality, and historical narratives of the region.
3.  Me & the Other: Learning from local leaders, engaging in community dialogue, and giving back.

DETAILS

Location: Manaus & Tumbira, Amazonas, Brazil
Dates: 14–24 July 2025
Language: Portuguese
Applications: By nomination only (no open applications in this pilot year).

As this is our first year, we are accepting nominations through UWC National Committees. While all referrals are welcome, we are particularly interested in candidates from outside Brazil who can contribute partially or fully to the program’s costs.

Total cost: $3,750 USD (~BRL 21,750)
Scholarships available: We aim to make this experience accessible to participants from diverse backgrounds. A fundraising campaign is in place to support financial aid.

If you know a talented young person who would thrive in this experience, let us know!

For more details, get in touch via email or Instagram.

23- 29 JUNE 2025