Ashoka Young Changemaker
Ashoka invests in transformative ideas and the people behind them, including 3,800+ social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) in over 90 countries and 270+ Fellows here in the U.S., as well as a growing community of young changemakers. Together with our network, we are working toward a world where everyone can creatively and imaginatively solve problems for the good of all, as changemakers.
The Ashoka Young Changemakers are a carefully selected network of young people who have found their power to create change for the good of all around them. They engage their peers and societies in realizing a world where everyone is a changemaker. The program launched in the US in 2018, and is currently accepting applications in Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and the US.
The Ashoka Young Changemaker program recruits powerful young changemakers that are devoted to creating change for the good of all around them, and meet the following criteria:
1) You are under 20 years of age
2) You identify as a Changemaker
Your idea - You deeply empathized with a problem and from that understanding developed your own original idea for addressing it.
Your team - You built a team around this idea. You lead by helping others lead, helping them realise they can create positive change.
Your world changed - You helped improve people’s lives and the environment around them. You are always committed to the good of all.
3) You want to co-lead the global Everyone a Changemaker movement
You are a co-leader - You believe that everyone needs to take initiative and solve problems, everyone needs to find their power as changemakers. You are eager to help your peers and everyone in your school/community/country to find their power.
Process to become an Ashoka Young CHangemaker:
Stage 1: Nomination and screening
Nominate yourself or someone you know through the online form. Reflect on your journey as a Changemaker and access inspiring ideas to advance your initiative.
Stage 2: National Review
Interact with the Ashoka team in your country. Learn more about the co-leadership opportunities for you to contribute and useful insights to help you accelerate the growth of your leadership and changemaking competencies.
Stage 3: International Review
Interact with a Senior Leader from the Ashoka team and with young changemakers from our global network. Understand Ashoka better, and gain expert insights to advance your changemaking journey.
Stage 4: Selection Panel
Attend an in-person discussion and selection panel, that would include top social entrepreneurs, journalists and other leaders. Meet other top young changemakers and discuss ideas to influence youth culture in your country and to co-lead the Everyone a Changemaker movement.
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