Ashoka Venture and Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs with System Changing Ideas
Ashoka elects social entrepreneurs whose ideas change the pattern of a whole sector, in education, health, environment, economic inclusion or human rights, into a global fellowship spanning more than ninety countries. Selected Fellows receive a needs assessed living stipend so they can work full time on their venture, alongside mentoring, pro bono professional services and a worldwide peer network.
Ashoka elects social entrepreneurs whose ideas change the pattern of a whole sector, in education, health, environment, economic inclusion or human rights, into a global fellowship spanning more than ninety countries. Selected Fellows receive a needs assessed living stipend so they can work full time on their venture, alongside mentoring, pro bono professional services and a worldwide peer network.
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