Anyone,
Anywhere
can be a
Changemaker 

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The future of impact is already being built. We help find it.

Ashoka Challenges convene social innovators from around the world to solve global challenges. Designed as collaborative programs rather than competitions, each Challenge connects peers, networks, and real-world partners helping promising local solutions grow faster, travel further, and drive systems-level change.

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Completed Innovation Challenges
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Countries Represented
33,240+
Changemakers Engaged
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We know strategic partnerships turn ideas into movements. Partner with us to co-create a world where everyone is a changemaker.  

Learning Center

Insights

Explore the people, ideas, and stories behind community-driven innovations. See how changemakers are creating real impact where it matters most. 

Courses

Take your impact further. Build practical changemaking skills through our interactive courses.

Tools

Designed by experienced changemakers, these guides offer real-world tips on building teams, leading with empathy, driving innovation, and more. 

Network Highlights

Future is Female, nonprofit founded by BV West students, wins T-Mobile ‘Changemaker’ award

Future is Female Inc., a nonprofit organization fighting for female empowerment and gender equity started by two Blue Valley West students, was one of the winners in the recent 2022 T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge.

Local youth honored as Prudential Emerging Visionaries

Saheb Nibber, 17, a senior at Awty International School, was named a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary for his inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others.

Two Unionville high school students win 2023 T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge

KENNETT SQUARE — For young people to thrive in a world where change happens every day, they need to master the skills needed to be innovative, problem-solving changemakers.

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