Why Leading Social Entrepreneurs are Critical Today

In a world defined by change, success comes from everyone leading. Social entrepreneurs define the new roadmaps that allow people to thrive in this new environment, while providing solutions and demonstrating the how-tos.

Ashoka engages the world’s largest and most powerful network of social entrepreneurs by searching for and selecting the world’s leading social entrepreneurs: Ashoka Fellows. Ashoka pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship more than 35 years ago, and today it continues to build the largest global network of leading social entrepreneurs.

Ashoka Fellows champion new ideas that transform society’s systems -- providing benefits for everyone and improving the lives of millions of people. Ashoka Fellows are the ultimate role models in today’s world.

Ashoka identifies patterns that are emerging from our Fellows—types of solutions, strategies, topic areas, etc.—that often point to areas ripe for major change. These learnings from across our Fellowship guide Ashoka’s work and investments in strategic initiatives that empower every person to be a changemaker.

Sub Programs

searching

Venture: Selecting our Ashoka Fellows

Ashoka searches the world for leading social entrepreneurs through a human-centered process to welcome them into our global, trust-based fellowship of peers.
Read more
fellowship photo

The Ashoka Fellowship

Ashoka Fellows are the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. They champion innovative new ideas that transform society’s systems, providing benefits for everyone and improving the lives of millions of people.
Read more
Logo for Alcodis; three small petal leaves – one in lime green, one in orange, and one in grey; next to the three petals is the word alco in lower case bold grey; underneath in smaller letters and grey "Sustainable Pioneers"
Logo for Alcodis; three small petal leaves – one in lime green, one in orange, and one in grey; next to the three petals is the word alco in lower case bold grey; underneath in smaller letters and grey "Sustainable Pioneers"
url.png
url.png
Boehringer Ingelheim Logo; All dark blue; Circle with vertical lines creating a tall building in the middle. Next to it, the word "Boehringer" over "Ingelheim"
Boehringer Ingelheim Logo; All dark blue; Circle with vertical lines creating a tall building in the middle. Next to it, the word "Boehringer" over "Ingelheim"

Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) and Ashoka have partnered together in promoting innovative solutions to challenging health problems since 2010. By exploring the intersection of social entrepreneurship, employee talent development, and healthcare networks the teams have co-designed "win-win" solutions to global healthcare challenges. Solutions have come through increasing individuals’ access to healthcare and community health issues, especially underserved populations. Over 5 years, the team has supported 75 Making More Health fellows in 47 countries, launched 3 global open-source competitions finding 800+ health innovations worldwide, and engage 10% of BI's global workforce of 45,000.

Go to partner website
Boehringer Ingelheim Logo; All dark blue; Circle with vertical lines creating a tall building in the middle. Next to it, the word "Boehringer" over "Ingelheim"
Boehringer Ingelheim Logo; All dark blue; Circle with vertical lines creating a tall building in the middle. Next to it, the word "Boehringer" over "Ingelheim"

Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) and Ashoka have partnered together in promoting innovative solutions to challenging health problems since 2010. By exploring the intersection of social entrepreneurship, employee talent development, and healthcare networks the teams have co-designed "win-win" solutions to global healthcare challenges. Solutions have come through increasing individuals’ access to healthcare and community health issues, especially underserved populations. Over 5 years, the team has supported 75 Making More Health fellows in 47 countries, launched 3 global open-source competitions finding 800+ health innovations worldwide, and engage 10% of BI's global workforce of 45,000.

Logo for Accenture in Belgium
Logo for Accenture in Belgium

Accenture

Accenture, a consultancy firm specialised in management, technology and outsourcing, supports since 2012 initiatives improving access to employment and skills development through its "Skills To Succeed 'approach.

 

Go to partner website
Logo for Accenture in Belgium
Logo for Accenture in Belgium

Accenture

Accenture, a consultancy firm specialised in management, technology and outsourcing, supports since 2012 initiatives improving access to employment and skills development through its "Skills To Succeed 'approach.