Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs who we recognize to have innovative solutions to social problems and the potential to change patterns across society. They demonstrate unrivaled commitment to bold new ideas and prove that compassion, creativity and collaboration are tremendous forces for change.

All Ashoka Fellows must undergo a rigorous search and selection process in which they demonstrate that they fully meet Ashoka's selection criteria.

How It Works

1. Discover Ashoka's newest Fellows and their ground-breaking solutions to the world’s most pressing problems

2. Choose the innovations that inspire you and help Ashoka support their work

3. Become a part of Ashoka's global community of changemakers