Ashoka Philippines

What is systems change? What is an Ashoka Fellow? How can you nominate someone to be an Ashoka Fellow? We discuss all this and more in our newest article on Rappler. Do you know anyone in Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao doing pioneering work with lots of potential for social impact? If you do, please send us more information via this link: https://buff.ly/459sLQW

Leveraging LinkedIn data, Ashoka discovered that the top 10 globally rated sustainable companies show a 10% density of employees initiating and activating change – three times the industry average. The more employee changemakers, the more #sustainable and successful the company. Below are three examples that illustrate how employees in the corporate sector can make meaningful impact in the world. 🤝 Deirdre Forte embraced small, kind gestures to build stronger workplace relationships, fostering creativity through #teamwork. Her focus on “soft skills” and social intrapreneurship led to education-focused projects, student internships, and the retention of local talent. Discover her journey 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7mQ-t7z  🌍 Joerg Kreuzer championed collective action at Boehringer Ingelheim, leveraging the B-Effect program to connect his colleagues with social entrepreneurs. His efforts showed that even modest contributions can make a lasting impact when driven by a shared mission. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewgkUd-n 💡 Sébastien Bossard, CEO of Kersia, inventing a food safe world, harnessed the power of communication, weaving Ashoka’s changemaker programs into education. His leadership evolved to be more empathetic and emotionally intelligent, highlighting the value of emotional awareness in creating positive change. Get inspired 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXa6nytv #ChangemakerEmployee #SocialImpact

Empowering communities through education, employment opportunities, and collective action! 🚀 Meet two of the participating Ashoka Fellows in the new edition of the #Delaprogramme, a global #systemschange accelerator co-created by Ashoka and #IKEASocialEntrepreneurship. 👉 Anbita Nadine Siregar, Generation Girl (Yayasan Generasi Maju Berkarya), is reaching +60,000 young women across all 34 provinces in Indonesia to empower the next generation of female leaders through STEM-based programs. 👉 Ryan Gersava, Virtualahan, is a neurodiverse, queer impact entrepreneur who is breaking down employment barriers by providing alternative education and working models, with a 70% employment rate. Ryan's and Nadine's mission is to build a world where no one is left behind. ✨ Learn more about their work and the global accelerator here: https://buff.ly/3ZSbrj5 Keep an eye on our channels: we will announce the last participating #socialentrepreneurs soon!

[5-minute read] It’s time to rethink the common Filipino belief that puts immense pressure on children to succeed and provide for parents and siblings. Read this commentary by our Executive Director published last month on the Inquirer: https://lnkd.in/gKNSWkjV #ROHontheR15E #ROHat15

Congratulations to #AshokaFellow JP Maunes and Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc. for an impactful collaboration in the form of the PLUS Center for Adaptive Sports and Physical Rehabilitation! The center will cater to diverse needs of Persons with Disabilities, from training budding para athletes to providing free physical therapy. Read more:

♻️ You're never too young to make a difference! #AshokaFellow Anna Oposa's organization, Save Philippine Seas, has partnered with Mondelez International to get thousands of elementary-aged children to form habits for proper trash management. Read more:

Explore the world of changemakers. Ashoka’s 2023 #LeadingSocialEntrepreneurs book features 20 Fellows across 12 countries and five critical themes. Check out the LSE to read about these changemakers, their ideas to change the world, and the frameworks that they bring to society! https://buff.ly/4cQN7AP

“We have our rights, but we also have responsibilities. Let us all do something to uplift our health system,” says #AshokaFellow Girlie Garcia-Lorenzo, one of the founders of Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO). Read more on what happened in a recent national convening for universal healthcare in the Philippines:

#AshokaFellow Dr. Neil Mallari of Center for Conservation Innovations Ph Inc. reflects on his experience in “Africa to Archipelago," a multi-disciplinary immersion in South Africa. He was part of the Filipino contingent of artists and scientists which interacted with experiences and narratives about Africa, while envisioning diverse futures for Filipinos. Read the full story: https://buff.ly/4e2f This collaborative initiative, backed by the National Geographic Society, Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc., The Mind Museum, BGC Arts Center, and Bonifacio Global City. #FollowOurFellows

Congratulations to #AshokaFellow Amina Evangelista Swanepoel and Roots of Health for 15 years of breaking stigma for a more gender equitable country! Watch their story & celebrate with us!