Media Coverage - Ashoka Young Changemakers Festival

Lagos, Nigeria – May 30, 2024 – Ashoka, the world’s leading network of social entrepreneurs, proudly announces a pivotal moment for the “Everyone A Changemaker” movement in Nigeria. The third cohort of Ashoka Young Changemakers (AYC) and the grand celebration of the transformative learning-teaching solution that mobilizes educators, students, and communities in the education ecosystems—the Changemaker Teachers Activation Program (CTEACH).

The festival, held in Lagos, brought together 300 participants, including students and educators from Lagos State, young changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and partners. The highlight was the culmination of the CTEACH program, an innovative initiative designed as a “learning journey” for secondary school teachers in Lagos State. Additionally, the event introduced nine remarkable Ashoka Young Changemakers recognized for their exceptional leadership and groundbreaking solutions to Nigeria’s pressing social issues including challenges in mental health, education, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.

Join us in celebrating these exceptional young leaders and exploring how we can collectively support the next generation of changemakers.

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Lagos, Nigeria – May 30, 2024 – Ashoka, the world’s leading network of social entrepreneurs, proudly announces a pivotal moment for the “Everyone A Changemaker” movement in Nigeria. The third cohort of Ashoka Young Changemakers (AYC) and the grand celebration of the transformative learning-teaching...

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