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Welcome Wayne Silby to Ashoka’s E2 Network! Wayne is a pioneer of impact investing who transformed investment strategies beyond pure financial returns. He co-founded the Calvert Fund in 1976 and converted it into the first socially responsible mutual fund in 1982, screening investments for environmental and social criteria. By 2017, Calvert managed over $35 billion in assets. Wayne also founded the Calvert Foundation for impact investing and Social Venture Circle, a network for socially conscious entrepreneurs. Wayne sees the urgent need for education to empower young people and prepare them for our rapidly changing world. As a member of Ashoka’s E2 Network, Wayne will partner with Ashoka’s and the world’s leading social entrepreneurs to ensure that schools and teachers are equipping young people to become changemakers. We’re looking forward to collaborating! Ashoka's E2 Network brings together high-level business and social entrepreneurs to create solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. To learn more about Ashoka's E2 Network, see https://e2.ashoka.org. Quote from this speech at University of Maryland: https://lnkd.in/gzvXny33

🌍 What does it take for migrant talent to thrive? Hello Accelerator’s newest findings highlight the systemic challenges migrants face in Europe and outline collaborative solutions to overcome them. Insights from 60+ experts offer a roadmap for co-creating innovative and impactful solutions in the field of migration, enabling migrant talent to thrive. 💡 Dive into the complexities of migration, uncovering barriers and opportunities for social and economic inclusion for and with people on the move. 🔗 Explore the report: https://buff.ly/41LLqCK #HelloAccelerator #Ashoka #IKEASocialEntrepreneurship #HelloWorld #EveryMigrantAChangemaker

🌍INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY - December 18th Migration has always been part of the human experience—an unstoppable force that drives connection, innovation, and change. At Ashoka’s global initiative for migration, #HelloWorld, we believe that people on the move bring unique perspectives, skills, and energy that fuel social innovation and transform societies. 🚀 Our vision for the future is compiled in this report 👉https://lnkd.in/d3nvkFdU (English) and https://lnkd.in/drysBEEp (Spanish), channeled through our regional initiatives #HolaAmérica and #HelloEurope, and #HelloAccelerator, our multi-stakeholder collaboration program for migrant talent. We aim to bring to life 4 paradigm shifts: 💡People on the move are powerful contributors for the good of all. 💡Movement is a shared experience. 💡Contributions from people on the move are valuable. 💡Fluid communities and identities are powerful vehicles for positive change. This #InternationalMigrantsDay, let’s celebrate the power of movement. #HelloWorld #InternationalMigrantsDay #MigrationIsInnovation #ChangemakersOnTheMove

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Himangini, a high school senior, is making a real difference with her initiative, Geaux Girls STEM. Through the Time for Change initiative, supported by Audemars Piguet and in collaboration with First Book, Himangini is empowering girls to explore their passion for STEM by connecting older students with younger peers in a mentorship program. Her goal? To bridge the gender and socioeconomic gap in STEM education and inspire the next generation of female leaders in science and technology. Himangini is transforming her community—one workshop at a time. Learn more about the Time for Change initiative and how you can inspire young changemakers like Himangini here! - https://lnkd.in/eTasKWdE #STEMEducation #WomenInSTEM #Changemakers #AudemarsPiguet

Syrian Archive turns ten, Mediterranean Sea clean-up, and Vienna celebrated as an accessible city.

“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 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 Ashoka Africa

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