Changemakers Everywhere Academy

We envision a world where every person is fully able to realize their rights and live in an equitable, inclusive society. Overcoming these issues requires creating new models for good governance, and we believe that social entrepreneurs are the right individuals to build them.  

So, what do we mean when we talk about good governance? Good governance is the intentional creation of systems to equitably and effectively meet the needs and ensure the wellbeing of ALL community members.  

To strengthen projects and ideas such as these, Ashoka and American Express are partnering to offer the Changemakers Everywhere Academy.  

The Changemakers Everywhere Academy is an intensive online learning journey where high-caliber social entrepreneurs creating these better systems for good governance will learn powerful strategies for scaling their social impact and become part of a global community of movement builders. 

Participants will benefit from a deep dive into their systems changing strategy, expert guidance in leadership and network activation, and the space to workshop their ideas, as well as becoming part of an international community of like-minded changemakers. Participants will also access unique opportunities for advancement, including the potential to be considered for an Ashoka Fellowship, and access to a global network of over 5,400 Leadership Academy alumni.

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About the Academy

The Changemakers Everywhere Academy is an intensive online learning journey where high-caliber social entrepreneurs creating better systems for good governance - leading solutions that advance accountability, inclusion, and justice - will learn powerful strategies for scaling their social impact and become part of a global community of movement builders.

If you are a social entrepreneur looking to access powerful frameworks for systems change, receive expert guidance in leadership and network activation, and co-build a global movement of like-minded changemakers, then this academy is for you!

We are calling all early-mid stage innovators who are working to ensure human rights, create new paths for community participation, elevate marginalized voices, and more!

Participants will benefit from Ashoka’s proven methodology for scaling social impact, along with a network of over 5,400 Leadership Academy alumni, the opportunity to connect with change leaders around the world working in similar sectors, and the potential to be considered for the prestigious Ashoka Fellowship.

Here’s how it works: Through September 20, we are accepting applications from early-to-mid stage social innovators from North America, Europe, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. 125 rising change leaders will be chosen to take part in this 6-month virtual program, taking place from October 2021 to April 2022. Participants will be organized into cohorts based on language, and the program will be offered in English, Spanish, and French.* 

*Please note, participants must take part in ALL program sessions to receive recognition and certification for completing the program and to be considered for the Ashoka Fellowship. 

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The Changemakers Everywhere Academy is an Ashoka program designed to advance emerging leaders addressing society’s pressing challenges. The Academy is sponsored by American Express. 

The program modules will be hosted through the community platform WeChangers, which will also serve as a collaboration space for participants. Participants will be organized into cohorts based on language, and the program will be offered in English, Spanish, and French. Academy modules will take part in 2-2.5-hour segments, occurring over the course of 6 months.

*Please note, participants must take part in ALL sessions to receive recognition and certification for completing the program and to be considered for the Ashoka Fellowship. 

Click here to apply and learn more about the dates and times of the program.