The Future of Periods: Sakshi's Changemaker Journey
How one teenager is changing her world by protecting the health of women and the planet.
Personal wellbeing and mental heath of young people
Inspirational online conversation with Ashoka Fellow Ingrid De Jonghe & Nicolas Janssen (ASN) The Covid-19 pandemic has created a new reality. It challenges us on many levels. For young people, it has also brought new inequalities, stress and anxiety... During the last months, the number of...
The Happiness Project: Apoorvi's Changemaker Journey
Inspired by her sister’s struggle with mental health, Apoorvi is on a mission to normalize student wellbeing in government schools across India.
Sanjana: Converting stigma into dignity
Sanjana's journey began with a determination to challenge cultural taboos around menstruation and ensure period dignity.
How 5 Creative Young People Are Addressing Youth Employment In Africa
Editor's Note: Tiwale, KadAfrica, Twim Academy, GiftedMom, and AEPT were named winners in The MasterCard Foundation and Ashoka’s “Future Forward: Innovations for Youth Employment in Africa” challenge. These young social entrepreneurs will take part in the Ashoka Changemakers Day on Youth Employment...
Empathy Heroes: 5 People Who Used Empathy to Change the World
Ever heard of “empathy marketing”? It’s the latest business buzzword. The idea is that if companies can look through their clients’ eyes and understand their desires, they will be better able to tailor their offerings and gain a competitive advantage. To me, this is stepping into someone else’s...
Sickle Cell Advocate Bukola’s Changemaker Journey
Bukola's journey to launching Nigeria’s first online and voluntary blood donor register started in her teens. Since learning she had sickle cell as a young girl, Bukola has been on a mission to increase the quality of life for millions living with the disease.
Engager les fellows au SAHEL sur la Parentalité, gestion de stress des parents dans la période du COVID-19
Parler de Parentalité et de gestion du stress avec ASHOKA SAHEL qui reçoit Karima Grant ( ASHOKA Fellow et Safia IBRAHIM (Experte en Management,Intelligence Emotionnelle et coach en Développement Personnel) La crise du COVID 19 a complètement bouleversé nos sociétés! Les pratiques, les habitudes ont...
A values-based philosophy for social change: Runa Khan’s Journey to Changemaking
As a serial social entrepreneur in poverty alleviation and mindset shift, Runa is constantly pioneering new ways of learning, working, and living together. Runa's journey starts with her upbringing and the influential role of her parents in cultivating a lifelong philosophy for social transformation...
Elías Meza
A sus 17 años, Elías es el director, editor y reportero de La Fontana, un periódico que se reparte en San Carlos de Ñuble. Todo comenzó cuando sintió que en las pequeñas ciudades de Chile hacía falta una prensa de mayor calidad y con información en profundidad. Así que cuando estaba en segundo medio...