Changemakers everywhere Academy 2021

We imagine a world free of systemic oppression, in which all people can fully exercise their rights and live in an equitable and inclusive society. In order to create such a world, it is essential that at global and local level we face the historical and structural obstacles of the dominant models of governance that lead to marginalization and discrimination.  

Changemakers Everywhere Academy is the result of the collaboration between American Express and Ashoka to favor emerging leaders in addressing the most pressing challenges of society. Good governance is the institutionalization of systems to equitably and effectively meet needs and ensure the well-being of ALL community members.  

About the Academy

 Changemakers Everywhere Academy is an online intensive learning program in which social entrepreneurs of category who create better systems for good governance and lead solutions that promote accountability, inclusion and justice, will learn effective strategies to expand their social impact and become part of a community.

• If you are a social entrepreneur looking to access effective frameworks for changing systems, receiving guidance from leadership and network activation experts, and collaborating in creating a global movement of like-minded change agents, this program is for you!  
• Participants will benefit from Ashoka’s proven methodology for expanding social impact, along with a network of more than 2000 alumni, the opportunity to get in touch with leaders of change around the world whowork in similar sectors, and the possibility that they may be considered for the prestigious Ashoka Fellowship.  

How it works

• From September 3 to September 20, we accept applications for innovative social innovators from North America, Europe, Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa.
• 125 change leaders will be elected to participate in this 6-month virtual program, which will run from October 2021 to April 2022.
• Participants will be organized in language groups, and the program will be delivered in English, Spanish, and French.

*Note that participants must attend ALL program sessions to receive recognition and certification for having completed the program and to be considered for Ashoka scholarships.