Ashoka is unquestionably one of the most important organizations in the world to have started in the last half-century. As a prime engine of social innovation, Ashoka has made its mark in dozens of countries. Its 3000 Fellows, primarily in developing countries, form a network of changemakers that is collectively one of the chief sources of new energy in the global movement to build civil society.
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Causes: International, International Development
Mission: Ashoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world's citizens to think and act as changemakers.
Results: Please see our website for impact assessments and the ongoing impact of our community. Also view how we leverage partnerships with leading global organizations to scale our social innovations here: www.ashoka.org/become-our-partner
Target demographics: All
Geographic areas served: 71+ countries
Programs: Civil rights, social action & advocacy programs, g: social entrepreneurs are the engines of change and role models for the citizen sector. Ashoka identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs-entrepreneurs working to achieve positive social impact-supporting the individual, idea, and institution through all phases of their career. (127 fellows)
community, business & industry programs, general/o: ashoka encourages the creation of sustainable social solutions by developing new architecture for the sector to support and accelerate progress within the community. Systems include: access to social financing, bridges to business and academic sectors, and frameworks for strategic partnerships that deliver social and financial value. (1 program)
civil rights, social action & advocacy programs, g: through group entrepreneurship programs, ashoka engages communities of entrepreneurs and develops patterns of effective collaborations that accelerate and spread social impact. (1 program)
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