Young Changemakers' Lab

Do you imagine a more environment-friendly world? Do you dream of building better parks and hospitals or organising more efficient education in school? Do you wonder why many things are poorly designed when small tweaks could make them so much better? Sometimes when we spot a problem, we immediately think “someone else will fix that, it’s their job.” But actually it’s often up to you, to us, to step up with a repair — and, turns out, this is good news. It’s actually where the fun starts!

Young Changemakers' Lab helps you to explore and discover materials, tools, programs, organizations and global network of young people from all around the world. With the help of these resources you can start your journey towards launching social initiatives and creative solutions for the good of all while activating others to join in. You can also step up to shape a global conversation in redefining what it means to be a young person growing up in today’s world.

Want to jump in it? Then this page is for you to help how to start.

What can I find on this page?

You are young, inspired by other young changemakers, full of energy and motivation to act... but don't know how to start?

We collected for you some help how to take the first steps.

Want to know more?

Check out the Resource Collection and read more about what is a social entrepreneur and how to start to become one.

Want to discover something new?

Browse among the online courses and participate in an inspiring one.

Want to participate?

The world is full of adventures... maybe the next one for you is a new volunteer program, a scholarship or a job? Search and find the one for you!

Activity Guides for Changemaking at Home

Changemaking can start at home. These guides are for young people, educators, and parents to discover the power they have to create positive change, even from the kitchen table.

In a world defined by change, no one can afford to build a life around repetition, instead, to be a contributor and an active player, everyone must learn to be a changemaker, a person who steps up to solve problems for the good of all. In other words,

becoming a changemaker must become the new norm for growing up.

In this historic moment, it is time for a big change, for a big movement. It's time for a new literacy, the Everyone a Changemaker literacy.

Even more for you

Check out these collections and read more about what is a social entrepreneur, read stories from Europe and find some tools how to start.

Why Early Changemaking?

In a rapidly changing world, everyone must feel confident and capable of creating change for the good of all. Read more about that Early Changemaking Can Last a Lifetime.

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Stories from Europe

From the UK to Romania, Italy to Norway, young people are driving social change across Europe. Read, watch, and learn from the stories of changemakers to learn about their unique journeys, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.

Resources for Storytelling

Check out these toolkits and activity guides for viewing, creating, and sharing stories of young changemakers. These stories are to inspire you and your community to adopt and spread the contagious power of changemaking.

Ashoka Young Changemakers is such an awesome community! I have a great new group of friends that I can always brainstorm with and get advice from.

Manat

Ashoka Young Changemaker

Being in a community of young changemakers who are fighting for their own causes really opened up my mind and made me humble. I'm grateful for Ashoka that provides a platform to connect and unite us all.

Rafa

Ashoka Young Changemaker

Joining a network of Ashoka Young Changemakers is a great happiness and privilege. We can be with inspired people, providing a feeling of belonging, understanding that we are not alone in the fight for causes that we believe to be an essential factor to continue the work.

Vitor

Ashoka Young Changemaker

Nominate a young person who is leading young

Our global community of young changemakers is fast-growing and we accept nominations round the year. Learn more about our criteria, selection process, and about the Ashoka Young Changemakers program.

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Stories from Ashoka Fellows and Entrepreneurs

The majority of Ashoka’s leading social entrepreneurs, better known as Ashoka Fellows, had their first changemaking experience before age 20. Check out inspiring stories from our Fellows reflecting on their changemaking journeys.

Collaborative Entrepreneurship: How Social Entrepreneurs Have Learned to Tip the World by Working in Global Teams

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