Changemakers United Africa

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As a response to the Coronavirus crisis, Ashoka has scouted its network and identified 16 social entrepreneurs working on projects specifically targeting the current challenges triggered by the crisis in Africa. These changemakers will receive tailored support and expertise focusing on scaling up the impact of the solutions.

The Changemakers United Online Summit will be the most visible milestone of the partnership in Africa, connecting our Ashoka Fellows and Young Changemakers with our wider community.

We hope that these impactful and critical projects inspire millions of African's to be changemakers to shape African societies as resilient, sustainable and equitable ones.

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SUMMIT PROGRAM South Africa Standard Time – GMT +2
Opening & pitches from Social Entrepreneurs 2.00 - 2.55pm	Opening Brief presentation of the 16 social entrepreneurs and their responses to the crisis
Keynote Speech 2.55 - 3.15pm	“Reimagining Africa in a post-COVID world” by Verlaine Diane Soobroydoo, UN Women Policy Adviser on Women, Peace & Security & Coordinator of the African Women Leaders Network Global
Thematic Panels 3.15 - 4.30pm	Frontline healthcare responses Protecting vulnerable groups Education and new ways of learning Economic resilience Combatting fake news and corruption Building awareness in communities
Marketplace 4.30 - 5.00pm	Stay with us to interact with the 16 social entrepreneurs and their teams at the virtual marketplace and virtual booths