Changemakers Stepping Up, Responding to the Pandemic

All over the world, people are seizing the moment, creatively solving problems and expressing love and respect in action

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Young leaders mobilize across Africa: How Africa’s vast youth population is stepping up with creative solutions during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Global Trends in Social Entrepreneurship: Developments in a COVID-19 World

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In times of crisis, one thing is clear: strong societies are made up of many changemakers.

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Twenty-five Ashoka Fellows Named to World Economic Forum India Top 50 COVID-19 Last Mile Responders

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News from Switzerland

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Swiss Ashoka Fellow Jonas Staub awarded the Swisscom Entrepreneurship Award 2022

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Sonja Betschart new Ashoka Switzerland Fellow

ASHOKA WELCOMES SONJA BETSCHART AS A NEW FELLOW

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Accelerating Funding for Systems Change: A Swiss Experience

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Funding transformative changes: What if we had it all wrong?

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Latest News

Browse the latest news and insights from Ashoka's global network of changemakers 

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David Onilude, An Ashoka Young Changemaker (2022)

Bridging the Digital Divide in Nigeria – David's Changemaker Journey

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A New ‘Normal’ through more inclusive spaces

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Jonathan Godwin, an Ashoka Young Changemaker (2022)

Driving STEM and Social Innovation in Nigeria’s Education System – Jonathan's Changemaker Journey

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Ayomide Akran, An Ashoka Young Changemaker (2022)

Combatting Period Poverty whilst Advancing Sustainability - Ayomide's Changemaker Journey

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