Ilya Yacevich Transforms Trauma Victims from Survivor to Healer
Ilya is creating the new standard to decrease the effects of trauma and PTSD, while increasing peaceful conflict resolution in the world's most war-torn countries.
Chethan Gowda: Decreasing Blood Shortages in a Populous Country
Struck by the absurdity of dying from a blood shortage in a country of 1.2B people, Chethan, then 16, began connecting people around one of life's essential liquids.
What does it take to be a ‘changemaker’?
During the presidential campaign of 2008, Barack Obama, between cheers and roars, gave a speech in front of a crowd in Chicago on Super Tuesday, the presidential primary elections in February, with a message that was clear and simple: “We are the change we seek.” Obama, known to be a fierce orator...
Good Grief! Is It Possible to Bridge Our Differences?
The world feels more fractious with every passing day. People who are different from each other, or who hold different points of view, struggle to bridge differences.
Since January 2017, The People’s Supper project has been tackling this disconnect head on by inviting people, who often have...
The Changemaker Effect in Society
Henry De Sio Jr., Global Chair for Framework Change of Ashoka, talks about "The Changemaker Effect," a term he coined to describe the rising engagement and involvement of citizens, coupled with dynamic technological advancements and the democratization of leadership, as the key driver of explosive...
Tuesday 13 February: Founding Partners in Spring House
Founding partners event 13 February 2018 with Ashoka Fellows Joost van Engen and Lucas Simons
My Changemaker Toolkit
A simple, do-it-yourself toolkit for creating change: What is a changemaker? Seeing yourself as a changemaker. Giving yourself permission. Committing to your idea. Finding your people. Creating roles for others. Putting love and respect into action. Unlocking the gift of giving. Sharing your story...