Intel and Ashoka share a deep commitment to the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to drive systemic changes that enrich the lives of all. Both have worked to empower people to succeed in a rapidly changing world by building their skills as problem solvers and critical thinkers.
In 2012, Intel and Ashoka came together to invest in technology-based innovations on a global level in order to enrich the lives of vulnerable groups and build their potential as changemakers. The partnership resulted in the election and support of eight new Ashoka Fellows, including social entrepreneurs with system-changing technology-based solutions that improve the lives of women and girls, as well as to launch the She Will Innovate competition.
Through the Ashoka Changemakers platform, the competition identified a broad base of social innovators that are launching technology ideas to improve the lives of women and girls, which led to providing support for the six winning ideas that emerged from this competition.
Building on this partnership, the following report showcases how ICT is being used by social entrepreneurs to help them succeed in a rapidly changing world. It identifies key challenges that need to be tackled in order to unlock the full power of ICT for social good, and it highlights opportunities for technologists to become changemakers.
