Ashoka
Ashoka Fellows
Ashoka Fellows' impact reaches well beyond a single program or organization. Across Canada, from coast to coast to coast, they’re tackling some of the country’s most pressing challenges. That includes advancing Indigenous self-determination and climate resilience, and reimagining education, health and economic inclusion.
Meet our Fellows
Who are Ashoka Fellows
Ashoka Fellows are the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. They champion innovative new ideas that transform society’s systems, providing benefits for everyone and improving the lives of millions of people. Ashoka Fellows define the new roadmaps that allow people to thrive in this new environment, while providing solutions and demonstrating the how-tos. They are the ultimate role models in today’s world.
- Mary Gordon, Ashoka Canada Fellow
Ashoka Fellows in Canada
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Are you a Fellow?
Visiting a new city and wanting to meet with local Fellows? Looking for Fellow guidance about a potential funder? Working with a similar target group and want to explore ideas with another Fellow? Publishing a book and want other Fellows to know about it?
In the Ashoka Fellow Directory*, you can discover other Ashoka Fellows from around the world who match your interests by using advanced filters. Your profile is already there, only waiting for your activation. Update now your information to showcase your latest projects, interests, and priorities. Manage your contact information and define exactly how you want Fellows reach you!
Do you know someone with a path-breaking new idea? Are they creative, entrepreneurial problem-solvers tackling big social problems? Recommend a social entrepreneur to be an Ashoka Fellow.
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Your contribution enables us to elect new social entrepreneurs, provide support services to existing Fellows, and launch collaborations between Fellows, corporations, and citizen sector organizations to promote innovation in areas of pressing global need.