Ashoka Canada’s
Our newest Fellows work in strikingly diverse spheres — connected by their drive and ability to create change at systemic levels
They’re creating new models and infrastructure for a stronger, more equitable, and happier society
MARK ABBOTT
Reorients technology creators to a stewardship perspective, bending the arc of technology toward good.
MEET MARK
JENNIFER DECOSTE
Combats social isolation and builds space for neighbours and newcomers in community through an accessible, facilitated folk-school model.
MEET JENNIFER
MESERET HAILEYESUS
Harnesses women’s lived experience to build a systemic safety net against economic abuse and safeguard women’s financial dignity.
MEET MESERET
ASMAA IBNOUZAHIR
Empowers Muslim women and girls in Canada to live in peace — and with power — within their multiple identities
MEET ASMAA
PAUL LATOUR
Transforms charities — and the communities they serve — through “Radical Renovations” that revitalize neighbourhoods, spark innovation, and build stronger communities.
MEET PAUL
LEE WHITE
Strategizes high-tech, clean-energy revenue streams with and for First Nations, building a foundation for Indigenous autonomy and data sovereignty
MEET LEE
Fellows in over 90 countries
impact policy change
2018 Source: Ashoka Global Study Results