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Ashoka
Arlington, USImpact-drivenNGOSocial ImpactEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees1,001 - 5,000
About Ashoka
Ashoka is a global leader in social entrepreneurship, founded over 45 years ago, dedicated to building an "Everyone A Changemaker" world. The organization empowers individuals to co-lead solutions for the common good by fostering systemic shifts. Ashoka operates the world's largest network of over 4,000 Ashoka Fellows across 99 countries, pioneering the field of social innovation. Its focus areas include social entrepreneurship, empathy, and young changemaking, aiming to shape a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future. Ashoka also partners with various organizations to scale innovative solutions, such as the Dela program with IKEA for disability inclusion.
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Sustainability Goals
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Promoting Social Innovation Globally
Ashoka identifies and supports groundbreaking social entrepreneurs who develop and implement new approaches to solving societal problems.
Building Infrastructure for Change
Through its global network and programs, the organization creates the necessary infrastructure to drive systemic changes and establish new fields of innovation.
Partnerships for the Goals
Global Network for Social Innovations
Ashoka connects over 4,000 social entrepreneurs worldwide with business leaders and policymakers to collaboratively tackle global challenges.
Collaborations for Systemic Change
The organization initiates partnerships, such as the Dela program with IKEA, to develop and scale innovative solutions for a more inclusive and equitable society.
Quality Education
Empowering Youth as Changemakers
Programs like 'Ashoka Young Changemakers' foster empathy and leadership skills in young people, training them to become agents of social change.
Integrating Changemaking into Education
Ashoka partners with schools and universities to design curricula and environments that prioritize changemaking as a core educational outcome.
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FAQs
Q1What is Ashoka's core mission?+
Ashoka is dedicated to building an "Everyone A Changemaker" world. Its core mission is to empower individuals with the confidence, access, and support to co-lead solutions for the common good and foster systemic shifts.
Q2How large is Ashoka's global network?+
Ashoka operates the world's largest global network of over 4,000 Ashoka Fellows across 99 countries. The organization itself employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff members.
Q3How can one apply for a position at Ashoka?+
Interested applicants can apply through Ashoka's career portal. All current job listings can be found at https://jobs.lever.co/ashoka.
Q4What notable achievements has Ashoka accomplished?+
Five Ashoka Fellows have received the Nobel Peace Prize in the past 20 years. Ashoka is also recognized for pioneering and significantly shaping the field of social entrepreneurship globally.
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Ashoka primarily address?+
Ashoka primarily focuses on SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Secondary goals include SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).
Q6Where is Ashoka headquartered?+
Ashoka's headquarters are located in Arlington, United States. The organization operates one location there.
