At Lilly, we believe diverse learning experiences have the power to spark new ideas. That's why we're having 200 employees get out of their laboratories, cubicles and offices this year to see the world in a different way. A very different way.

Through Connecting Hearts Abroad — Lilly's new global service program — our ambassadors will assist people and communities around the world that often lack basic resources. While serving others, they will gain a broader world view and see firsthand the complexities, and limitless possibilities, related to improving human health. The goal: to help others and spark innovative ideas that will make Lilly a better company.

Our ambassadors will be sharing their experiences with their coworkers through blogs and other internal communications channels to help start new conversations and challenge conventional wisdom.

You can follow along, too. Click on India to meet two of our first ambassadors. And come back often. Our ambassadors are anxious to share the sites, sounds and — most importantly — their new wisdom from these amazing journeys.