ASHOKA CANADA
THE POWER OF THE NETWORK

With our visionary partners we are illuminating solutions, supporting high-impact changemakers and seeding a new generation of change leaders. We welcome your best self here.

LEADING A CHANGEMAKING MOVEMENT

Creating The Future We Want

A world where solutions outrun problems and everyone is a changemaker

We dream big. We want to create a radically better future not just for Canada but for every human being. We have the vision, skills and — most of all — the network of engaged, passionate changemakers to realize our dreams and yours.

Disrupting Systems

Social problems don’t exist in silos — neither do their solutions

After more than three decades of building the social entrepreneurship field, we know that sustainable change requires rewiring broken systems. Our network of innovators are working tirelessly to achieve long lasting social change.

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Activating Future Change Leaders

We see changemakers everywhere

We relentlessly source and connect innovative institutions and leaders who can inspire the mindsets required for the new generation of changemakers.

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The need for Ashoka Fellows has never been greater – the demand for young changemakers has never been stronger – the path to positive change is clear.

Help us achieve our goals to create Canada’s best future.

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Welcoming our newest Ashoka Canada Fellows

Alejandro Mayoral Baños

Indigenous Friends Association

Empowering the next generation of Indigenous technologists.

Camesha Cox

The Reading Partnership

Changing literacy outcomes for Black and racialized children by redefining parental involvement.

Ernest Jr. Edmond

Les Ballons Intensifs

Harnessing the vigor and spirit of inner-city youth and their parents to revolutionize the youth-service ecosystem.

Kat Kavanagh

Water Rangers

Equipping communities with affordable, accessible, and user-friendly tools to monitor local water quality and share their data. 

Melanie Redman

A Way Home Canada

Shifting the conversation and strategy around youth homelessness from reaction to prevention.

Rachel Kiddell-Monroe

SeeChange Initiative

Championing a paradigm shift in the delivery of global humanitarian aid.

Sara Dent

Young Agrarians

Growing an inclusive and economically viable pathway for younger farmers to enter Canada’s agriculture industry and food ecosystems.

Scott Stirrett

Venture for Canada

Equipping young Canadians with the resources they need to develop entrepreneurial skills.

Highlights from the Network

Ashoka U: Empowering Global Changemakers

Explore how Ashoka U is revolutionizing higher education by nurturing young minds with essential skills for meaningful social and environmental impact.

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Ashoka Canada Impact

Read Ashoka Canada’s 2023 Impact Report to learn how we are advancing our vision of a world in which Everyone is a Changemaker.

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Ashoka Academy for Collaboration on Youth Allyship

Read how foundations can best support youth-led organizations and movements to amplify their impact.

What is Ashoka?

Ashoka is “the most amazing day-by-day, year by year tutorial in how the world works, where the world is going — and also in courage and values.” Our story, told by our community.