Ashoka Fellows' response to the invasion of Ukraine
As we watch a humanitarian crisis unfold in Ukraine, Ashoka’s network and community of changemakers are taking action to address the most urgent challenges, in the short, medium and long term.
Ashoka’s network of 3,700 leading social entrepreneurs are selected for their systemic approach to solving problems – they envision a new way of doing things, and re-imagine scenarios for the good of all.
Below is a list of Ashoka Fellows who have temporarily adapted their work to respond to the urgency of the Ukraine invasion, but who still address the root causes of deeply entrenched challenges.
You can visit and follow their work in the links below.
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From immediate action to long-term impact
Immediate action: In situations of international conflict, there always is a need for urgent, immediate and effective help. Currently, resources are being mobilized from government and humanitarian funds, but there is an urgent need for flexible funding for organizations on the ground. This allows them to design their own projects, bring in needed human resources, and give their staff the support they need to do their work . A number of Ashoka Fellows have already moved their organization to provide essential and urgent action, including coordinating humanitarian organizations, supporting orphans and vulnerable children, fact-checking or lobbying corporations to take a stance. (See below).
Medium-term action: Looking beyond the immediate crisis, Ashoka is identifying some of the systemic changes needed in the medium term. Crises often shine the light on needs already present in societies, or bring completely new, unforeseen challenges. We foresee bringing these needs forward and identifying spaces for innovation will become necessary in 3-6 months, when some of the most urgent allocations of resources have been made. This will be led by the Hello Europe initiative.
Long-term impact: Finally, we must keep thinking for the long-term, identifying systems changes that that need to be implemented for our societies to be more prepared to effectively respond to challenges for the good of all. This is why we select and support Fellows who are developing long-term systemic solutions, some of who are mentioned below. This is why we will continue to select Fellows, support them to scale and broaden their impact, and infuse social innovation and changemaking in society.
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Stories and news from the Ashoka community
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