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"Nothing about us without us". True progress in accessibility efforts requires solutions designed and led by people with disabilities themselves. Yet, according to the latest Disability & Philanthropy Forum's Report only 10% of nonprofit organizational leaders have disabilities, and these leaders often run less-resourced organizations. At Ashoka, we believe real change starts with bold solutions led by those most impacted. That's why we're seeking social entrepreneurs driving systemic change in the disability space. 📢 If you or someone you know is transforming the field, nominate them by March 28th to join the Ashoka Fellowship 👉 https://buff.ly/OPk3MSa

Caregiving - whether as a mom, a family member, or a professional - isn't a pause, it's a transformation. Every day, caregivers master the skills that define success in today’s world: adaptability, resilience, empathy and leadership. So why do workplaces still fail to recognize these lifelong capabilities? Ashoka Fellow Riccarda Zezza founder of Lifeed is changing this reality, helping us rethink what we value. Caregiving isn’t something to “recover” from - it’s an accelerator of growth, innovation and leadership. 🎥 Watch Riccarda Zezza's Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a masters in soft skills 👉

In celebration of #IndiaGivingDay, we asked six Ashoka India fellows what Ashoka has meant to their changemaking journey. For more than 45 years, Ashoka Fellows have been reimagining India’s future - transforming education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, rural development, and more. Ashoka helps them to scale impact, shift mindsets, and drive lasting change. This India Giving Day, invest in a world where everyone is a changemaker! 💙🌱 Support Ashoka India and Ashoka Diaspora Networks: https://lnkd.in/gPmKZN2Z Protsahan India Foundation, Sonal Kapoor (2023) VOICE-4, Anusha Bharadwaj (2023) Billion Readers (BIRD) Initiative, Brij Kothari (2004) Arogya World, Nalini Saligram (2015) DRISHTEE, Satyan Mishra (2004) Video Volunteers, Jessica Kress-Mayberry (2012) #EveryoneAChangemaker #IndiaGivingDay #SocialImpact #SocialEntrepreneur #Changemaker #ActforImpact India Philanthropy Alliance

📢 CALLING YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS: Share your impact, needs and challenges! The Possibilists Study 2025 explores the impact, challenges and needs of young changemakers who currently lead initiatives that tackle social or environmental problems. Participate in the study now 👉 thepossibilists.org/study Your input is crucial, and will help to improve programmes and conditions for young leaders everywhere. The Possibilists Study is available in 9 languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, and English as the default. 🗓️ Deadline is Sunday, 6th April 2025 (CET). As a thank you, survey participants will receive a list of exciting support offers from our global partner organisations. #ThePossibilists2025 #PlayForChange #MakeYourVoiceCount 

What's new in social innovation? We're sharing this week's highlights from our global network of Ashoka Fellows, leading social entrepreneurs. Featuring: 👉 Paul Sinton-Hewitt & parkrun, putting a healthy lifestly and disease prevention in the hands of millions of people. 👉 Paul Radu & The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, who have exposed the inner workings of cross-border investment scams. 👉 Ann Adeline Dumaliang's Masungi Georeserve, receiving the National Energy Globe Award. #socialentrepreneurs #systemschange #socialinnovation #networkinsights #health #investigativejournalism #biodiversity

Ready to advance your skills in #innovation, #healthcare, and #intrapreneurship? Apply for the new edition of the Social Intrapreneurship for Innovation in Health online course. Offered by Ashoka and Boehringer Ingelheim as part of the #MakingMoreHealth initiative, this is a six-week professional development course, free of charge, designed to be self-paced and time-flexible. An opportunity to get immersed in social intrapreneurship, social innovation, and impact. 📆 Course dates: April 7th to May 16th, 2025 📌 Applications deadline: March 31st, 2025 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUBd-sPU

Join us on March 19 to hear from Ashoka Fellow Anshu Gupta, founder of Goonj, who has been building bridges between rural and urban India through mutual exchange for over 20 years. In this conversation, we'll explore the power of giving and how it can be transformative for individuals and communities. Speaking with Anshu will be Maria Clara Pinheiro, leader of Ashoka - New Longevity that is focused on lifelong purpose and contribution. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gMVdW7Hj #WelcomeChange #AshokaFellows

Still a few days left to be part of #IndiaGivingDay! Don't miss out ⬇️

Our partners at The Bicester Collection have launched the Unlock Her Future Prize 2025 South Asia Edition. A start-up competition that travels to a different region each year, the Unlock Her Future Prize empowers women social entrepreneurs to launch and scale businesses that create meaningful social, environmental, and economic impact in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This year, we're looking for women social entrepreneurs from South Asia. The award winners will receive: • A grant of up to US$100,000 • Access to world-renowned universities • Mentorship from incredible global experts • Global exposure If this sounds like you or someone you know, spread the word, and help us reach women social entrepreneurs from South Asia with big ideas to make a difference. Application deadline is March 24th. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dqVFfRVp

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