2. Sound Bytes 3 (Bornstein)
"Social entrepreneurs identify resources
where others only see problems.They view
the villagers as the solution, not the passive
beneficiary.They begin with the assumption of
competence and unleash resources in the
communities they're serving."
— David Bornstein
4. Ashoka envisions an
Everyone A Changemaker™ world:
one that responds quickly and effectively
to social challenges, and where each
individual has the freedom, confidence and
societal support to address any social
problem and drive change.
5. Sound Bytes 6 (Bill 1)
“Social entrepreneurs are not content just
to give a fish, or teach how to fish. They will
not rest until they have revolutionized the
fishing industry.”
— Bill Drayton
10. Ashoka Fellows: EXAMPLES
Isabel Guirao, Spain
Using leisure activities to promote
the integration of mentally disabled
young people and their
communities.
11. Ashoka Fellows: EXAMPLES
Jean Claude Rodrí guez-Ferrera,
Spain
Addressing the basic financial and
networking needs of Spain’s immigrant
population by creating immigrant-led
financial groups.
17. Social Entrepreneurs Need Other CHANGEMAKERS
A social entrepreneur Changemakers enter the
pioneers and establishes new field, help build on the
a new field or a new new idea, multiply change
pattern in society and tip the world
18. Leading Companies Need CHANGEMAKERS
Companies seek a
competitive edge Examples of Ashoka’s
through a talented Partner Companies
workforce:
• Problem solvers Nike
Ben & Jerry’s
• Strong team players
Staples
• Entrepreneurial Starbucks
initiative-takers National Geographic
• Empathetic leaders
19. Leading Universities Need CHANGEMAKERS
Universities increasingly
seek out applicants who
are:
• Able to create a Examples of Ashoka’s
successful college Partner Universities
experience
Duke University
• Willing to take on
New York University
campus leadership roles
Howard University
• Successful team players, Cornell University
which leads to career Johns Hopkins University
successes
• Engaged in the
community
20. How do we measure
the impact of the
change we create?
21. SOCIAL CHANGE is Not a Simple Metric..
It isn’t just about how many women
gain access to formal employment.
Social entrepreneurs focus on shifting
national policy on women’s
economic participation.
22. SOCIAL CHANGE is Not a Simple Metric..
It isn’t just about how many children
receive free social services.
Social entrepreneurs focus on changing
the entire welfare system.
24. Ashoka Fellows: IMPACT
WORKING TOWARD ORIGINAL VISION
Albina Ruiz was elected to the Fellowship
in 1995. Today she continues to work with
her idea thanks to Ashoka's support.
“Before receiving Ashoka’s support, we reached approximately
140,000 inhabitants annually; this year we are approaching 4
million. For me Ashoka’s help is endless and the Social
Entrepreneur badge is a symbol of innovation, creativity, ethical
fiber, social impact, that the world recognizes.”
— Ashoka Fellow Albina Ruiz (Peru)
25. Ashoka Fellows: IMPACT
INDEPENDENT REPLICATION
Fabio Rosa has helped cut rural electrification costs by
70-80% in Brazil and brought electricity to the homes of
over 1 million people. Fabio's innovation has spread to
23 countries worldwide.
26. Ashoka Fellows: IMPACT
POLICY INFLUENCE
Jeroo Billimoria, through Childline, has provided
direct assistance to more than 26,000 street children in
Mumbai, India. Childline has answered over 2 million
calls and spread to 38 cities nationally. Today, both the
Indian and Brazilian governments have adopted her
model.
27. Ashoka Fellows: IMPACT
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
JB Schramm, through College Summit, has enabled
over 10,000 low-income high school students gain
access to college through strategic assistance with the
admissions process. College Summit produces college-
going rates of 79%, almost double the 46% baseline
among low-income youth.
