Causes: International, International Development

Mission: Ashoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world's citizens to think and act as changemakers.

Results: Please see our website for impact assessments and the ongoing impact of our community. Also view how we leverage partnerships with leading global organizations to scale our social innovations here: www. ashoka. org/become-our-partner

Target demographics: All

Geographic areas served: 71+ countries

Programs: Civil rights, social action & advocacy programs, g: social entrepreneurs are the engines of change and role models for the citizen sector. Ashoka identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs-entrepreneurs working to achieve positive social impact-supporting the individual, idea, and institution through all phases of their career. (127 fellows)

community, business & industry programs, general/o: ashoka encourages the creation of sustainable social solutions by developing new architecture for the sector to support and accelerate progress within the community. Systems include: access to social financing, bridges to business and academic sectors, and frameworks for strategic partnerships that deliver social and financial value. (1 program)

civil rights, social action & advocacy programs, g: through group entrepreneurship programs, ashoka engages communities of entrepreneurs and develops patterns of effective collaborations that accelerate and spread social impact. (1 program)

see schedule o, statement 2