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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 21/09/2026

Join Ashoka's Unlocking Agency workshop series: held online and offered free of charge, the series includes live 90-minute standalone workshops for changemakers activating others to lead positive change. 🗓 October – November, 2026, in English, via Zoom. 👉️ community.ashoka.org/en/unlocking...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 24/08/2026

In 1982, a schoolteacher in Mumbai bet everything on a bold idea. Gloria de Souza became Ashoka's very first Fellow, and today, environmental education is compulsory in every school in India. 44 years later, we've elected our 4,000th Fellow! Help us find the next 4,000: www.ashoka.org/en-us/donate

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 28/05/2026

Ashoka Fellow Diya Abdo founded Every Campus A Refuge after a simple insight: universities have housing, resources, and often a high density of changemakers. Why not put them to work? It's now grown into a national movement in the US. Join Diya next week: www.ashoka.org/en-us/event/...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 25/05/2026

When 1 in 6 people are excluded from how we design workplaces, cities and communities, the design needs to change. With the support of the Seneca Trust, Ashoka has been mapping and expanding the community of social innovators who work on and with disability: disability.ashoka.org/changemaking...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 30/04/2026

How can we get society to hire more, and pollute less? Our recently elected Ashoka Fellow, Femke Groothuis and her team at @the.extax.project are pushing for a tax shift in which it becomes cheaper to employ people, and more expensive to damage the planet. #NetworkInsights #WorkersDay

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 28/04/2026

"The Visionary Program is the only place in the world where you can access all of our knowledge on systems change and changemaking while meeting multiple Ashoka Fellows and becoming part of the global family of changemakers." Read more and apply! www.ashoka-visionaryprogram.org

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 27/04/2026

India spends $150 billion a year on social protections, yet many benefits go unclaimed due to the complexity of accessing them. Meet Ashoka Fellow Tarun Cherukuri, founder of Indus Action, an organization using technology and grassroots advocacy to close the gap. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 21/04/2026

Happening soon 👉️ Changemaking Without Barriers: Ashoka's Insights in the Field of Disabilities. Join us online on May 6. Register now: www.ashoka.org/en-us/event/...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 20/04/2026

The world can sometimes feel like it's unraveling, but if we look closer, we'll find there are people everywhere redesigning it for the better. Seven stories from Ashoka Fellows this month: From Emmy nominations to Vatican climate advisory to genome sequencing for kids in 14 countries.

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 14/04/2026

Shifting roles is a core part of systems change. Ashoka Fellow Francesca Fedeli and FightTheStroke are transforming rehabilitation for cerebral palsy by shifting who drives care, where therapy happens, and how knowledge spreads. Full systems change story: globalizer.ashoka.org/casestudies/...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 09/04/2026

Social media platforms are designed to optimize for engagement. But this can lead to polarizing and divisive content. Ashoka Fellow Helena Puig at Build Up created the Polarization Footprint to measure this. Why? If polarization can be measured, it can also be addressed through policy and regulated

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 25/03/2026

Join our free online workshop series: four interactive 90-minute sessions for changemakers who want to explore new leadership in times of increasing complexity and polarization. 🗓 April 8th to April 29th, 2026, at 15:00 CET 👉 Apply by April 1st: community.ashoka.org/en/learn/cha...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 19/03/2026

Across completely different fields (mental health, climate, tech, justice...) the same pattern keeps showing up: People are solving problems by changing the rules behind them. From a bench in Zimbabwe to a courtroom in Spain to FBI tools. This is what it looks like when ideas scale into systems.

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 17/03/2026

They own their trees. They own their data. They own 70% of their carbon revenues. Ashoka Fellow Krutika Ravishankar built Farmers for Forests to make sure smallholder farmers in India are active participants in the green economy. Watch how technology is turning land restoration into livelihoods.

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 25/02/2026

A democracy is only as strong as the voices it protects. Ashoka Fellow Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and her team at HateAid are making sure no one is silenced out of the conversation. #SystemsChange #NetworkInsights

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 18/02/2026

Social entrepreneurs changing systems: from digital polarization to newborn health. This month, Ashoka Fellows are tackling polarization tracking, AI border risks, sustainable tech, food systems, and employment equity. #SocialInnovation | #NetworkInsights

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 13/02/2026

Namati is building a movement of community paralegals across Asia, Africa, and America who know, use, and shape the law. Tune in on Feb. 18 to hear founder Vivek Maru, an Ashoka Fellow, to discuss new efforts ensuring communities have meaningful input on land use. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 05/02/2026

Are you an Ashoka Fellow? These research resources are for you! Following the success of the first round of research support last year, we're opening a new call for Ashoka Fellows anywhere in the world. If you're interested, reach out to your local Ashoka contact for more info!

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 02/02/2026

What does a world with caring mascunilities look like? Hear from Ashoka Fellow Gary Barker, CEO of Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice and major contributor to gender equality and healthy masculinity. Find out more about his work: www.ashoka.org/en-us/fellow...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 23/01/2026

Join our workshop series for changemakers activating others to lead change ✨ These standalone workshops, offered free of charge, explore how to unlock agency in others, strengthen collaboration, and build the tools needed to drive positive impact. Sign up today 👉 community.ashoka.org/en/unlocking...

Unlocking Agency Workshop Series | Ashoka

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 21/01/2026

The negative impacts that environmental damage has on people and communities can now be prosecuted under international law. This was partly influenced by Ashoka Fellow Flaviano Bianchini, who equips local communities with tools to document pollution's impact on their health and lives. Find out more

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 05/01/2026

Ashoka now has 5 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates! 🎉 From ending child labor (Kailash Satyarthi) to pioneering microfinance (Muhammad Yunus) and protecting the Amazon (Carlos Nobre), our Fellows are shaping a better world. Congrats to María Corina Machado, this year’s Laureate! #SocialImpact

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 31/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, let’s look back on how we at Ashoka are measuring big change. Our network of Fellows, staff alumni, young changemakers, and more are shifting policies, markets, and mindsets. Scroll to dive into more insights!

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 28/12/2025

🤲 Across the globe, family carers provide care for loved ones who have disabilities or chronic illnesses. Yet their work is unpaid and invisible, forcing many to sacrifice income and education. 💞 Ashoka Fellow Anil Patel helps carers in build community and gain financial stability.

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 26/12/2025

🏥 In Rwanda, public hospitals don't provide meals as part of patient care, forcing low-income patients to skip or spend up to 75% of their daily income to buy them. 🍽️ Ashoka Fellow Isabelle Kamariza created a farm-to-fork system to deliver free, medically tailored meals to patients in hospitals.

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 23/12/2025

🌲️ Currently, India has very limited forest cover. 🌱 Ashoka Fellow Krutika Ravishankar is helping smallholder farmers access the carbon market transparently and safely. ⬆️️ Read more about Krutika's #NewIdea here!

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 21/12/2025

👁️ 1.1 billion people live with avoidable vision loss. 📱 Ashoka Fellow Andrew Bastawrous is transforming eye care around the world. ⬆️️ Read more about Andrew’s #NewIdea here!

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 20/12/2025

👁️ 1.1 billion people live with avoidable vision loss. 📱 Ashoka Fellow Andrew Bastawrous is transforming eye care around the world. ⬆️️ Read more about Andrew’s #NewIdea here!

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 13/11/2025

At Ashoka, we're seeking social innovators making long-lasting positive impact in the field of disability. Got a nominee for the Ashoka Fellowship? Nominate them today 👉 disability.ashoka.org

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 20/10/2025

What are the gaps and opportunities for allies across sectors to support the impact of Ashoka Fellows? We identified 5 recommendations for scaling existing solutions and introducing innovations in the disability field. Now it's your turn. Nominate an Ashoka Fellow 👇 disability.ashoka.org

Advancing disability inclusion across sectors.

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 01/10/2025

Ashoka Fellows are transforming the disability field: from law to housing, education to tech. Do you know a social innovator leading the way? Nominate them to join the Ashoka Fellowship👇 disability.ashoka.org

Systemic solutions in the field of disability | Ashoka

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 23/09/2025

How to lead with impact in today's world? Join the new edition of our courses for corporate leaders: 👉 Social Intrapreneurship for Innovation in Health 👉 Future of Business 👉 Guided Leadership Journey Check them out and apply today! 🔗 community.ashoka.org/learn

Ashoka's learning journeys for corporate leaders

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 10/09/2025

74% of employees see a gap between their companies' social and environmental promises and practices. The Guided Leadership Journey helps corporate leaders bridge this gap through self-awareness and collective learning. Apply by October 30th, 2025 👉 changemakercompanies.ashoka.org/en/guided-le...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 22/07/2025

Deepen your #impact at your own pace. Ashoka's self-paced courses are offered free of cost for #changemakers willing to scale their impact, shift mindsets, #collaborate across sectors, and change the way systems work. Check them out 👉 buff.ly/hY0vJod

Ashoka's self-paced courses, offered free of cost

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 13/07/2025

The New Longevity BrAIn is live. Here’s what you can do: ✅ Ask your questions about #NewLongevity ✅ Explore what’s working around the world ✅ Learn in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French + Hindi ✅ Be inspired by innovations already making a difference newlongevity.ashoka.org/en/new-longe...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 12/06/2025

What does it mean to be a changemaker within a company? How can intrapreneurship drive innovation from the inside? Join the next #Changemaker Chronicles here: www.ashoka.org/en-us/event/...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 04/06/2025

Are you ready to scale your solutions in another region or country? 🚀 Dive into a free-of-cost self-paced learning journey, drawing insights from 150+ #socialentrepreneurs. Register now 👉 lnkd.in/dJ2MY8aQ

Ashoka’s Replication and Transfer course

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 02/06/2025

Scope 3 emissions are one of the biggest puzzles businesses face today. #AshokaFellow Aurel Stenzel and the @sine.foundation are solving that challenge: Creating a more collaborative economy by enabling the flow of trusted sustainability data. 👇 changemakercompanies.ashoka.org/en/stories/h...

Powering a Sustainable and Transparent Supply Chain Revolution

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 21/05/2025

Would you like to understand how the #EuropeanUnion drafts and passes policies? Ashoka’s Participation Hub invites you to a free online masterclass designed to demystify the EU and empower changemakers to engage with its institutions. Sign up www.ashoka.org/es-es/event/... @thegoodlobby.bsky.social

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 09/05/2025

As our planet hits record-breaking temperatures, water is becoming ever more precious worldwide. Meet Ashoka Fellow Muthi Nhlema, whose organization BASEflow monitors groundwater across Malawi while inspiring new citizen action and regulatory frameworks. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 09/05/2025

Our latest survey of 8,000 employees reveals that the workforce is an untapped asset in accelerating corporate impact and truly 'walking the talk'. Join us for a conversation on how to close this gap effectively. 🗓️ When: May 22, 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 CET 🔗 Register now on Zoom: lnkd.in/dij3S3ZA

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 23/04/2025

Are you an Ashoka Fellow? This offer is for you! If you're interested, reach out to your local Ashoka contact.

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 22/04/2025

In honor of Earth Day, we revisited some of our most memorable Welcome Change conversations with Ashoka Fellows from around the world. One thing they all agree on? People protect what they love.

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 14/04/2025

That's Ashoka's mission: bringing happiness, health and longevity through the right to give and changemaking. Hear Ashoka's founder, Bill Drayton, at the Skoll Foundation last week. And join us live with Bill this Wednesday, April 16, at our next Welcome Change: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 09/04/2025

With 80% of tech's environmental footprint coming from manufacturing, extending product life is crucial. Ashoka Fellow's @halteobsolescence.bsky.social has contributed to France's Sustainability Index, tackling planned obsolescence in TVs and washing machines. #Repairability #Changemakers

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 03/04/2025

Bill Drayton, founder of Ashoka, was recognized with the Global Treasure Award by @skollfoundation.bsky.social. Join us in celebrating Bill as he joins other awardees including Malala, Desmond Tutu, Bono, Jimmy Carter and the 14th Dalai Lama! #SocialEntrepreneurship #Changemakers #SkollWF

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 24/03/2025

At Ashoka, we are looking for social entrepreneurs who create systemic solutions for a more inclusive world for all. Do you know a social innovator leading the way in the field of disability? Nominate them to join the Ashoka Fellowship by March 28th.  👇 disability.ashoka.org

Systemic solutions in the field of disability

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 17/03/2025

Real change in disability inclusion comes from analyzing the root causes of systems that keep people out of them. At Ashoka, we're seeking social innovators making long-lasting impact in the field of disability. Got a nominee for the Ashoka Fellowship? Nominate them by March 28th 👉 buff.ly/utWDBah

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Ashoka @ashoka.org · 13/03/2025

Ready to advance your skills in #innovation, #healthcare, and #intrapreneurship? Apply for the new edition of the Social Intrapreneurship for Innovation in Health online course, designed by Ashoka and @boehringerglobal.bsky.social community.ashoka.org/en/learn/soc...

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