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Welcome to our online pressroom. Here you will find a collection of current and archived articles about Ashoka, news about our Fellows, and press releases. Check back often for breaking stories and in-depth information from around the globe.

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A New Template for Funding Philanthropy

April 30, 2008
Ashoka's Social Financial Services initiative co-creates innovative legislation to fund the citizen sector

Gretchen Zucker, Executive Director of Youth Venture, Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell

March 31, 2008, NASDAQ

Thoroughly Modern Do-Gooders

March 21, 2008, New York Times
Social entrepreneurship is the future of philanthropy

The Influencers

March 1, 2008, Entrepreneur Magazine
Bill Drayton named one of the top 25 people, trends and events in the business world

Social Entrepreneurs Flourish in the Middle East and Europe

February 18, 2008
Ashoka staff recognition reflects citizen sector growth worldwide

Ashoka and Artemisia Partner to Promote Social Entrepreneurship

February 15, 2008
Innovative collaboration to spur citizen sector advancement

The Age of Ambition

January 27, 2008, New York Times
Nicholas Kristof profiles social entrepreneurs as "the most remarkable people"

Bill Drayton Wins 2007 Goi Peace Prize

November 17, 2007
Drayton recognized for visionary leadership towards a sustainable global society

World Business Review

November 9, 2007, BBC Radio
Ashoka Vice President Olivier Kayser speaks on social entrepreneurship, the cutting edge of philanthropy

Ashoka and the Asia Society Launch Social Entrepreneurship Initiative

October 1, 2007
Partnership to promote collaboration between business leaders and social entrepreneurs in Asia and the U.S.

The Case for National Service

August 30, 2007, TIME Magazine
Ashoka is profiled as an exemplar of public service

Expressing Hope

July 19, 2007, The Hindu Business Line
India Fellow Sriram Ayer

Bill Drayton on Social Entrepreneurs

May 24, 2007, PBS NOW
Hear Bill Drayton discuss why social entrepreneurship is the "next big thing"

Global Fellow Orri Vigfüsson Wins Goldman Environmental Prize

April 21, 2007
Recipient of world’s largest prize for grassroots environmentalists

Ideas that can change the world

April 2, 2007, The Irish Times
Ashoka is bringing the idea of competition and productivity to the social sector

The Serial Fixer

March 11, 2007, Forbes Asia
Thailand Fellow Sombat Boonngamanong

Do-Gooders with Spreadsheets

January 29, 2007, The New York Times
NYT's columnist Nicholas Kristof on Ashoka and the power of social entrepreneurs worldwide