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We are so excited about our latest short film all the way from the UK showcasing the powerful story of two young changemakers using sport as a tool for change. ⚽ Watch the full film on our YouTube ⏩ https://lnkd.in/ezQpAQ_H

True leadership happens when making a positive impact by uplifting others around us. ✨ Below are three stories from #ChangemakerEmployees who are creating a positive change within – and beyond – their workplaces:     🌿 Nicola Bellamy, Marketing and Communications Manager at Kersia, inventing a food safe world, transformed her career and life through the Japanese philosophy of ikigai – finding purpose in supporting others. Motivated by human relationships, she embraced mentorship as a way of life, working to address youth unemployment and gender disparities in the food sector. She collaborates with associations such as Meat Business Women and the The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink, as well as universities. Get inspired: https://buff.ly/3BEvRls      🌽 Dr. Moses Arokoyo, Regional Sales Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Boehringer Ingelheim, shares a similar conviction. The belief that "every life matters" has guided his work in fostering community wellbeing through initiatives like Making More Health and collaborations with CowTribe and Farm Alert to enhance the livelihoods of farmers. Meet him here: https://buff.ly/4h0WAZr      🍇 Jan-Cassen Kraus, Global Supply Manager at Boehringer Ingelheim, builds connections and supports #socialentrepreneurs through innovative approaches like drones to deliver essential goods in remote areas, showing that small, thoughtful actions can lead to #socialimpact. His journey, which began in Ghana with #AshokaFellow and founder of Cowtribe Inc Peter Awin, extended to Kenya and Uganda, where he organized supply chain workshops. Read more: https://buff.ly/3U4emS1 

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The concept of business ‘advantage’ is shifting and business leaders must increasingly navigate decisions that balance profits, social good and long-term resilience. It's complex, but the solution for your business may be coming from a lesser-known source: social entrepreneurs. The corporate sector can learn from a common social innovation strategy: activating stakeholders as full contributors. How? Here are three strategies that come from insights gathered across Ashoka’s global network of 4,000 social entrepreneurs. 1️⃣ Give your customers a mission-driven call to action 2️⃣ Create an enabling environment for employees to contribute to positive impact 3️⃣ Build and lead fluid and radically open ecosystems Read more from Ashoka's Claire Fallender and Sarah Jefferson in The CEO Magazine Global. https://lnkd.in/gNCRRyNi

Every day, individuals step out of their comfort zones to drive meaningful change for the good of all. Beginning at the grassroots level, a #ChangemakerEmployee can create a ripple effect, transforming their surroundings, neighborhoods, and communities by shifting mindsets. Discover their inspiring journeys below: 🌱 As Global Director of Smart and Sustainable Farming, Tobias is championing regenerative agriculture by collaborating closely with farmers. His vision aligns business with environmental responsibility, proving that profitability and sustainability can thrive together. See how: https://buff.ly/3zInOUa 💡 In the financial sector, Annette is sparking waves of change. From launching an impact fund at Philips to founding her own consultancy firm, she channels financial resources into initiatives that enhance healthcare access across multiple countries. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3NpJGXj 🌍 In her leadership role at Boehringer Ingelheim, Manuela Pastore empowers her colleagues to bridge corporate skills with social needs through the Making More Health program. In her blog, she emphasizes the importance of tackling interconnected health challenges to create a healthier, brighter future for everyone: https://buff.ly/3BEwwTZ Tobias, Annette, and Manuela embody the extra efforts needed to address the challenges they encounter. Read their stories and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. 

What happens when catalytic funding meets bold social entrepreneurs? At Ashoka, we call it the ‘Ashoka Bump’ — our Fellows grow an average of 2.5x over the 10 years after election, creating far-reaching change. Read our latest article on how catalytic investments lead to exponential impact, and why the world needs more of them: https://lnkd.in/gtK3CEhj #SocialImpact #AshokaFellows #SocialEntrepreneurs #Changemakers  #EntrepreneurtoEntrepreneur #Funding

🚀Get ready to be inspired! Join the #GetWISER Summit on October 30th & 31st, online, and get a chance to connect with inspiring women entrepreneurs from around the world. Redefine success from a genedered lens and celebrate all the unique ways in which women successfully lead and make impact! 🕒When? October 30th starting at 1:00 PM UTC October 31st starting at 12:00 PM UTC ✍🏽Where can I register? https://buff.ly/3NEuKF6 #TowardsAWISERWorld #WISEWomen

As one of the official nominators for the Global Change Award we're now on the lookout for a wide range of changemakers who can help decarbonise fashion. H&M Foundation is searching for passionate individuals – systems thinkers, creatives, researchers, entrepreneurs and more - who are addressing high emission areas along the textile value chain. The innovation should be early-stage and focus on sustainable materials and processes, responsible production, mindful consumption or be a wildcard that supports the GCA purpose. Do you know of someone? Let us know in the comments below or fill in the nomination form 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAXJ3_gY

This week's news and insights from the world's largest community of social entrepreneurs and changemakers.

Welcome to our 6 newest Ashoka Fellows in the United States! Explore their ideas here: https://lnkd.in/gsgcAZWs And also here: > Supporting prosecutors to revisit past sentences and safely bring people home from prison – Hillary Blout + For The People   > Making it easy, normal, and legal to give children reasonable independence – Lenore Skenazy + Let Grow   > Designing housing solutions that work for everyone, including residents with disabilities – Micaela Connery + The Kelsey   > Unleashing the changemaking power of young people who are undocumented and immigrant leaders – Reyna Montoya + Aliento   > Making foster parenting less isolating via shared responsibility and tapping existing trust communities (e.g., faith-based) – Susan Silverman + Second Nurture   > Nurturing protective networks to counter authoritarianism and strengthen democracies worldwide – Yordanos Eyoel + Keseb Welcome Hillary, Lenore, Miceala, Reyna, Susan, and Yordanos! We celebrate you as role models and also role-MAKERS – creating ways for all of us to participate and contribute as changemakers. #AshokaFellows