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“Being a teacher is amazing, but being a changemaker educator is special.” – Rasheedat, Teacher at Eva Adelaja Girls Junior High School in Lagos, Nigeria Through Time for Change, supported by Audemars Piguet (@audemarspiguet) and in collaboration with First Book and Teach For All, Rasheedat is empowering her students to develop solutions for community challenges like food insecurity and waste management. By creating Changemaker Squads, she’s showing her students that they have the power to make a difference. See how educators like Rasheedat are leading the way in changemaking education. - https://buff.ly/4ivjIQS #AudemarsPiguet #TimeForChange #Changemakers #EducationalEquity

How can a yellow school bus act as a beacon of hope for an entire community? 🚌 Our latest short film, ‘From Yellow To Green’ follows the students of Derby High School in Manchester, England and their journey towards completely transforming a yellow school bus into an eco-hub for youth-led changemaking. Watch as these students catalyze a culture of changemaking within their local community to support Manchester's goal to be a zero carbon city by 2038. 🌍 Watch the full film out on our YouTube now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewQZgyHB    First Book Teach First Teach For All Fully Focused Productions | Million Youth Media (MYM YouTube)

Welcome to 18 new members of the Ashoka Fellowship in Africa! 👇 Meet the #AshokaFellows who joined our global network in 2024, and discover their systems-changing innovations.

Did you know that despite the stated importance of sustainability to commercial success, only 37% of senior leaders believe sustainability is “very integrated” into the core of their business? Across the globe, employees like Annette, Impact Finance Manager at Philips, and Fernando, Global Head of Talent Acquisition & People Growth at Boehringer Ingelheim, are challenging this fact. Annette and Fernando’s stories are part of a broader movement highlighted in Ashoka Changemaker Companies series. They are among the growing number of employees empowered to create #socialimpact directly from within their organizations. With support from their companies, they’re mobilizing colleagues, pitching ideas to management, and redefining their roles to align personal passions with purposeful, real-world impact. Explore Ashoka’s Changemaking in the Workplace series and redefine impact in your workplace 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7-cznc6

‼️Reminder: Legal Guide Launch Celebration Tomorrow, 29th November, is your final opportunity to secure your spot for the launch of our Legal Guide for Social Entrepreneurs, brought to you by Ashoka Nordic and legal partner partners from Vinge (Sweden), Krogerus (Finland), and Kromann Reumert (Denmark) . 🌍 Attend online or in person and gain critical legal insights to fuel your impact. We would love to see you there! ✨ 🗓️ When? December 5th 📍 Where? Stockholm, Sweden (or online) ✍️ RSVP by November 29th to secure your place 👉 Click here to RSVP: https://buff.ly/3ZcSDc4 #SocialImpact #LegalGuide #Ashoka #AshokaNordic #Changemakers

The Italian city of Parma was awarded the European Youth Capital, and with this title, aims to prove that young people can truly participate in the decisions that affect them and their communities. This is the result of a team effort between Ashoka Italia, the Comune di Parma, and a youth-led commission. Much more to come in 2027! #EYC2027

A new chapter in the Ashoka and Boehringer Ingelheim partnership begins! We're excited to keep building bridges between social innovation and the corporate sector, ensuring a a healthier, more equitable world for both humans and animals.

Around 60% of organizations that promote decentralization and autonomy have experienced improved performance and #innovation. Meet two inspiring changemaker employees, Jean de Maupeou and Amanda Goh, who are dedicated to creating sustainable impact both at work and in their communities. 🗣️ Jean de Maupeou, an associate facilitator at FlexJob in France, has built his company around a shared governance model, emphasizing collaboration and transparency. He fosters a culture where everyone’s voice matters and encourages a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Jean's commitment extends beyond the workplace, as he actively participates in the Association LAZARE, promoting inclusion and community engagement. 🎮 Amanda Goh, Sustainable Development Manager at Boehringer Ingelheim, leads the innovative B-Effect program, which empowers employees to commit to sustainable #socialimpact. Through education and interactive initiatives like the Match & Chat game, Amanda inspires colleagues to empathize with social issues and develop solutions, driving a culture of responsibility and connection within the organization. Together, Jean and Amanda exemplify how shared values and collaborative efforts can create meaningful change in both work places and society. Read their stories above to see how.

With recent devastating floods and hurricanes in Spain, Poland, Brazil, the US, and elsewhere, we want to ask Manu Gupta some questions about how communities can prepare for more frequent climate disasters and what new policies and mindsets are needed to activate changemakers at scale. Manu is a leading social entrepreneur working across the Asia Pacific region on disaster response. Speaking with him will be Alexandra Mitjans Alzamora, who co-leads Ashoka's planet and climate impact. #AshokaFellows #WelcomeChange RSVP for Nov. 27: https://lnkd.in/gBuVnjAy

One school, hundreds of voices, one vision for change. 📣 💖 This story follows the students of Millfields Community School in Hackney, London, and their journey towards electing their new student prime minister. Watch these young leaders shaping a new path for their school as they rally together and create manifestos that reflect their dreams for a brighter, more inclusive future for their community. Watch the full film ➡ https://lnkd.in/eMgdxXE4 First Book Teach First Ashoka UK & Ireland Teach For All Fully Focused Productions | Million Youth Media (MYM YouTube)