Ashoka is a global network with a Fellowship of the world’s most impactful and inspiring social entrepreneurs at its core. We have been in the changemaking business for three and a half decades. In this time, we have developed a vigorous process for selecting and...
In the recently released movie, La La Land, two aspiring artists navigate the demands, expectations and sobriety of the “real world”. Mia (Emma Stone) is an actress with consistently disappointing auditions who moonlights as a coffee shop barista, while...
Janie is a CPA with great skills, a desire to help her community and very little time. Over the years she has volunteered at her kid’s school, helped coach soccer and spent many hours sorting food at her local food bank. Now she wants to use her considerable financial...
Tackle Reading is a book, tour and movement dedicated to improving illiteracy in America, especially among elementary aged children in inner-city schools. Over 45 contributing writers shared their tips, advice, guidance, and stories that will motivate children,...
“Do you know what is the biggest difference between social entrepreneurs and classic ones?” This intriguing question was coming from an Ashoka Fellow from Spain, Jordi Martí Gascón. Mart has created a technology to make early diagnosis and prevention of medical...
