Ashoka

Sound Bytes 3 (Bornstein)

"Social entrepreneurs identify resources

where others only see problems. They view

the villagers as the solution, not the passive

beneficiary. They begin with the assumption of

competence and unleash resources in the

communities they're serving."

— David Bornstein

Who are we?

Ashoka envisions an

Everyone A Changemaker™ world:

one that responds quickly and effectively

to social challenges, and where each

individual has the freedom, confidence and

societal support to address any social

problem and drive change.

Sound Bytes 6 (Bill 1)

“Social entrepreneurs are not content just

to give a fish, or teach how to fish. They will

not rest until they have revolutionized the

fishing industry.”

— Bill Drayton

What is our

framework for creating

social change?

SELECT &

SUPPORT

SUPPORT

GLOBAL

CHANGE

BUILD

COMMUNITY

An Everyone A

Changemaker™ World

Who helps us create

this change?

Ashoka FELLOWS Worldwide

167

571

192

638

293

*as of 2007

Ashoka Fellows: EXAMPLES

Isabel Guirao, Spain

Using leisure activities to promote

the integration of mentally disabled

young people and their

communities.

Ashoka Fellows: EXAMPLES

Jean Claude Rodríguez-Ferrera,

Spain

Addressing the basic financial and

networking needs of Spain’s immigrant

population by creating immigrant-led

financial groups.

Ashoka Fellows: EXAMPLES

Billy Parish, USA

Driving a youth-lead

environmental movement

Ashoka Fellows: EXAMPLES

Valdênia Paulino, Brazil

Defending the human rights of

marginalized communities

Ashoka Fellows: EXAMPLES

Isaac Durojaiye, Nigeria

Creating the first revenue-

generating mobile toilet initiative

to improve sanitation

How do Fellows and

group entrepreneurship

change the world?

They don’t do it ALONE…

Social Entrepreneurs Need Other CHANGEMAKERS

Changemakers enter the

new field, help build on the

new idea, multiply change

and tip the world

A social entrepreneur

pioneers and establishes

a new field or a new

pattern in society

Leading Companies Need CHANGEMAKERS

Examples of Ashoka’s

Partner Companies

Nike

Ben & Jerry’s

Staples

Starbucks

National Geographic

Companies seek a

competitive edge

through a talented

workforce:

• Problem solvers

• Strong team players

• Entrepreneurial

initiative-takers

• Empathetic leaders

Leading Universities Need CHANGEMAKERS

Examples of Ashoka’s

Partner Universities

Duke University

New York University

Howard University

Cornell University

Johns Hopkins University

Universities increasingly

seek out applicants who

are:

• Able to create a

successful college

experience

• Willing to take on

campus leadership roles

• Successful team players,

which leads to career

successes

• Engaged in the

community

How do we measure

the impact of the

change we create?

SOCIAL CHANGE is Not a Simple Metric..

It isn’t just about how many women gain access to formal employment.

Social entrepreneurs focus on shifting national policy on women’s

economic participation.

SOCIAL CHANGE is Not a Simple Metric..

It isn’t just about how many children receive free social services.

Social entrepreneurs focus on changing the entire welfare system.

Social Change with LONG-TERM IMPACT

Ashoka Fellows: IMPACT

WORKING TOWARD ORIGINAL VISION

Albina Ruiz was elected to the Fellowship

in 1995. Today she continues to work with

her idea thanks to Ashoka's support.

“Before receiving Ashoka’s support, we reached approximately

140,000 inhabitants annually; this year we are approaching 4

million. For me Ashoka’s help is endless and the Social

Entrepreneur badge is a symbol of innovation, creativity, ethical

fiber, social impact, that the world recognizes.”

— Ashoka Fellow Albina Ruiz (Peru)

Ashoka Fellows: IMPACT

INDEPENDENT REPLICATION

Fabio Rosa has helped cut rural electrification costs by

70-80% in Brazil and brought electricity to the homes of

over 1 million people. Fabio's innovation has spread to

23 countries worldwide.

Jeroo Billimoria, through Childline, has provided

direct assistance to more than 26,000 street children in

Mumbai, India. Childline has answered over 2 million

calls and spread to 38 cities nationally. Today, both the

Indian and Brazilian governments have adopted her

model.

Ashoka Fellows: IMPACT

POLICY INFLUENCE

JB Schramm, through College Summit, has enabled

over 10,000 low-income high school students gain

access to college through strategic assistance with the

admissions process. College Summit produces college-

going rates of 79%, almost double the 46% baseline

among low-income youth.

Ashoka Fellows: IMPACT

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Who supports us?

INVESTING in Ashoka

21%

25%

45%

9%

Corporate & Organizations

Business Entrepreneurs & Their

Organizations

Individuals

Foundations

Omidyar Quote

“The engaged global community of social

entrepreneurs that Ashoka has fostered helps

each one of them to have more impact than

would have been possible individually.”

— Pierre Omidyar, eBay Founder & Ashoka Investor

© Kyle Taylor

Are you a

CHANGEMAKER?