About Ashoka Argentina
Ashoka Argentina: Empowering Changemakers for a Better Society
Ashoka is a global organization that has been working towards creating a world where everyone can be a changemaker. The organization was founded in 1980 by Bill Drayton, who believed that social entrepreneurs could change the world. Ashoka has since then been working towards identifying and supporting social entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas to solve some of the most pressing problems faced by society.
Ashoka Argentina is one of the many country offices of Ashoka, which was established in 1998. The office is located in Buenos Aires and works towards identifying and supporting social entrepreneurs who are working to create positive change in Argentina.
The mission of Ashoka Argentina is to empower changemakers who are working towards creating a better society. The office works with individuals, organizations, and institutions to identify innovative solutions to some of the most pressing problems faced by Argentine society.
One of the key focus areas for Ashoka Argentina is education. The office believes that education plays a critical role in shaping the future of any society. As such, it works with educators and educational institutions to identify innovative approaches to teaching and learning that can help create more engaged citizens.
Another focus area for Ashoka Argentina is entrepreneurship. The office believes that entrepreneurship can play an important role in creating jobs and driving economic growth while also addressing social challenges. As such, it works with aspiring entrepreneurs to help them develop their ideas into sustainable businesses.
In addition to these focus areas, Ashoka Argentina also works on issues related to health, environment, human rights, and civic engagement. It supports initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare services for underserved communities; promoting sustainable environmental practices; protecting human rights; and encouraging citizen participation in democratic processes.
One unique aspect of Ashoka's approach is its emphasis on building networks of changemakers across different sectors – public sector, private sector, civil society – as well as across different countries around the world. This allows for cross-fertilization of ideas and experiences among changemakers from diverse backgrounds.
To achieve its mission, Ashoka Argentina runs several programs aimed at identifying promising social entrepreneurs; providing them with financial support as well as mentorship from experienced professionals; connecting them with other like-minded individuals through networking events; and helping them scale their impact through partnerships with other organizations or institutions.
One such program run by Ashoka Argentina is called "Changemaker Schools". This program aims at transforming schools into hubs for innovation where students learn not just academic subjects but also skills like empathy, teamwork, leadership etc., which are essential for becoming effective changemakers later on in life.
Another program run by Ashoka Argentina is called "Venture & Fellowship". This program provides seed funding as well as mentorship support for early-stage social ventures led by young people between ages 18-29 years old who have innovative solutions addressing societal challenges within their communities or regions.
In conclusion,
Ashokas' work has had significant impact globally over four decades now - empowering thousands upon thousands around the globe - including those here locally within our own community via our local chapter: "Ashokas' Argentine Office." Through various programs focused on education reform efforts (Changemaker Schools), youth-led entrepreneurial ventures (Venture & Fellowship), environmental sustainability initiatives alongside human rights advocacy campaigns amongst others - we aim not only at fostering innovation but also cultivating networks amongst diverse groups so they may collaborate together effectively toward common goals ultimately leading us all closer toward achieving greater equity throughout societies worldwide!