Oliver Wyman is a management consulting firm. Two of the Senior partners in the Sweden Office are ASN members and also in one of them in Advisory board for the Ashoka Nordic office. In addition to having an ASN membership with Ashoka Nordic, Oliver Wyman’s employees provide pro-bono consulting to Ashoka and other members of the community. Oliver Wyman also helps Ashoka Nordics in connecting within their network for potential partners.

Reach for Change is an international non-profit founded in Sweden. Reach for Change's vision is a world where all children and youth reach their full potential. They run development programs for social entrepreneurs, tailored to their specific developmental stage.

Reach for Change supported Ashoka in their social entrepreneurship and children & youth work in 2020, with a focus on the Nordic Changemaker Map.

Inner Development Goals (IDGs) is a non-profit organization for inner development. We research, collect and communicate science-based skills and qualities that help us to live purposeful, sustainable, and productive lives.

The current IDGs framework represents 5 dimensions and 23 skills and qualities which are especially crucial for leaders who address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

There is a vision of what needs to happen, but progress along this vision has so far been disappointing. We lack the inner capacity to deal with our increasingly complex environment and challenges. Fortunately, modern research shows that the inner abilities we now all need can be developed. This was the starting point for the 'Inner Development Goals' initiative.

Accenture, a consultancy firm specialised in management, technology and outsourcing, supports since 2012 initiatives improving access to employment and skills development through its "Skills To Succeed 'approach.

IKEA has long since had the vision to create a better everyday life for as many people as possible. In 2012, IKEA looked at how to achieve this by including products and services from social entrepreneurs in their offerings. Building on the success, IKEA looked to support programmes that accelerate the movement of social entrepreneurship in general.

Together, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and Ashoka teamed up for a multi-years global partnership, Dela, to collaborate with Social Entrepreneurs and learn from their work and approaches while supporting them to achieve greater impact. This partnership supports Ashoka’s Venture & Fellowship program as well as our global Accelerator program Globalizer (called the Dela Accelerator) & engage co-workers to be changemakers. 

The Louise and Göran Ehrnrooth Foundation supports long-term projects in education, research, environmental protection, culture and societal activities in Finland. The foundation has partnered with Ashoka to support Young Changemakers and their solutions to societal challenges.

Raoul Wallenberg Academy supports young people to find the courage to make a difference and to take action for equal rights. They work on cultivating changemaker skills among youth by offering tools, education and long-term school projects. Raoul Wallenberg Academy was founded in 2001.

We have a joint partnership under the umbrella theme of ‘Changemaker Experience’ where Ashoka and RWA co-created the Changemakers Yard, Changemakers Camp (capacity building programme for youth), Backyard, Årets Changemaker (Swedish award for young societal leaders), and Inspirationsdagen för Lärare (a lifelong learning day-programme for teachers on social entrepreneurship and Changemaking)

Vinnova helps build Sweden’s innovation capacity for sustainable growth. The foundation works to develop within the areas of technology, transportation, communication, and labour. The agency was founded in 2001, and funds research and development.

Established in 2003, Svenska Postkodstiftelsen encourages a stronger civil society for a better world. They work with NGOs both in Sweden and internationally that create positive impact towards global goals. A main aim is to support innovative individuals who are pioneers in their work, and to collaborate with people who offer a diverse range of expertise.

Nordic Culture Point is a cultural institution based in Helsinki, Finland. They support culture through managing funding programmes, a library, and hosting events. Supporting a vision of equal participation in socio-cultural life, the institution targets practitioners of arts and culture within the Nordic and Baltic areas.

SFV is an association that promotes education in Swedish and Finland since 1882. Together with their partners and recipients, they contribute to a diverse and tolerant society in which Finnish-Swedish has a strong, self-evident and positive role.

Antrop is a service and UX design agency that helps companies to work close to the customer. We analyse real customer experiences and design services that really match people's needs, behaviours and motivation.

Sitra is Finland’s fund for the future. We collaborate with partners from different sectors to research, trial and implement bold new ideas that shape the future. Sitra has partnered with Ashoka for the Finnish Changemaker Map initiative.

Worklife Group is a consulting firm that helps companies create healthier and more supportive workplaces. They focus on improving leadership, managing change smoothly, and boosting employee satisfaction. By building better work environments, Worklife Group aims to make workplaces where employees can succeed and feel good, balancing work demands with personal well-being. 

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Fellowmind is a Nordic-based technology and consulting company that helps businesses with digital transformation. Specializing in Microsoft solutions, they support companies in improving customer experiences, streamlining operations, and enhancing collaboration. With a strong focus on people and culture, Fellowmind aims to make technology more human-centered, enabling teams to work more effectively and businesses to thrive in a digital world. 

Kromann Reumert is a leading Danish law firm known for providing comprehensive legal services across various industries. Specializing in complex legal matters, they support clients with expertise in corporate, finance, and regulatory law. With a strong international presence, Kromann Reumert combines local insight with global reach to serve businesses effectively.

Krogerus is a leading business law farm in Finland that offers Pro Bono services to Ashoka's Nordic office

Vinge, as one of the largest commercial law firms in Scandinavia, with its level of commitment, simplicity in approach and focus on results, has been Ashoka’s strategic partner within law since 2009. Vinge’s pro bono services have been vital for the establishment of Ashoka in the Nordics.

Wikborg Rein is a pro bono legal partner in Norway, supporting Norwegian Fellows. Recent support has included contract content, music rights, VAT questions and the right to funding of health support services.