🌟 2024 Highlights of Sport Changemaking This year, we’ve continued to build momentum for the Long Game in Sport – a vision rooted in moving beyond the immediacy of winning or losing to focus on winning together—Through ongoing partnerships and strategic communications with Ashoka Fellows, young changemakers, and industry professionals, we’ve achieved so much together. Here are some milestones from 2024: - Exciting Collaborations: Co-hosted impactful events with the Homeless World Cup in Seoul and the FIBA Foundation in East Africa. - Growing Our Community: Our LinkedIn community has now passed 1,000 members, connecting sport changemakers worldwide. - Supporting Sport Changemakers: Celebrated 5 new Ashoka Fellows elected in 2023 and 2024, expanding Ashoka's network of leaders driving positive change through sport. - Global Engagement: Participated in three global conferences and hosted 7 workshops/webinars across climate change, social entrepreneurship, systems change, and youth changemaking. - Visibility of Sport Changemakers: Shared the inspiring journeys of 10+ sport changemakers around the world in our Sport Changemaker Series. 🌟 We invite you to join us in advancing the long game in sports. Whether as a collaborator, network member, or funder, connect with us at [email protected] to explore opportunities to work together in 2025
Ashoka Sport for Changemaking
Civic and Social Organizations
Sport as a catalyst for an Everyone a Changemaker World
About us
With a network of over 3,800 social entrepreneurs, Ashoka’s Sport for Changemaking Initiative harnesses Ashoka’s 40+ years of expertise in social entrepreneurship and innovation to work with sports changemakers, policymakers, and industry experts. Together, we aim to activate a sports ecosystem where every person is a powerful contributor for the good of all.
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It's that time of year again for the 2025 Celebration of Service Award by Sports Business Journal to honor community organizations that are using the power of sport to drive social change and build stronger communities. Nominate a #sportchangemaker in your community that shows innovation, inspiration, and a commitment to using sport as a force for good. Check out the link here and help recognize their work: https://lnkd.in/exXN6U_Q #socialinnovation #sportforchangemaking
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If you are a sports impact organization, don't miss the opportunity to be recognized by Sports Business Journal at the 2025 Awards ceremony. Learn more and start your nomination before January 20: https://lnkd.in/eRDBrm9B #sports #impact #philanthropy #service
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🌟 Dive into November’s Sport for Changemaking Agenda: Here's what’s inside: 👉 Reflections on how competition shapes our society and how changemakers are reimagining its role for the better. 👉 Celebration of #sportchangemakers across our network 👉 Emerging research and resources to deepen we've enjoyed seeing posted this month across the sport for changemaking space. Interested in showcasing your work in our next edition? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].
The Sport for Changemaking Agenda | November 2024 Edition
Ashoka Sport for Changemaking on LinkedIn
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Let us repeat this: Only 4% of sports media space is devoted to women—and most of it focuses on the elite level. The Women's Game film is here to change that narrative. Through the lens of Alexia Vanlaere, this powerful documentary spotlights women across seven countries who use sport to drive social change. Share your stories of sport changemakers changing the women's game below or by email: [email protected]. We would love to connect. #Womensgame #sportforchangemaking
Only 4% of sports media space is devoted to women. And when we talk about women in sport, it is mostly at the top level. Women's Game aims to change the narrative by highlighting women who use sport as a lever for social change. In seven countries around the world, Alexia Vanlaere sets out to meet these inspiring women who are changing the game to positively impact the world. Among them : - Cecilia, a mountaineer like no other, from an indigenous community where she was told that mountains were not a place for women. Today, she climbs South America's highest peaks in her traditional dress. - Dana, a co-founder of a 100% women’s cycling collective aiming to democratize the sport for Bahraini women and embody freedom. - Janice, a former Muay Thai world champion who shares her passion in Bangkok's largest slum to keep children away from violence and drug trafficking. This documentary puts the spotlight on women as change-makers and demonstrates how sport can truly transform lives. Stay tuned for the movie’s release in 2025!
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👇 You should take 5 minutes and listen to this: Young changemakers are influencing and making positive change in sport. Listen to the fearless story told by Rosheen and Eleeza, Wales' first Hijabi Football Referees. 🎥 Check it out here or in the clip below: https://lnkd.in/eGFSmCFV Storytelling is an incredible tool to make change. Do you have a story of your own to share? We'd love to hear how sport has shaped your journey or your community. #socialinnovation #sportforchangemaking
Two trailblazers, one game-changing mission. Meet Rosheen and Eleeza in our short film about the story of Wales' first Hijabi Football Referees. In a sport often dominated by tradition, watch as these fearless young women break through barriers and experience their transformative journey towards creating representation in Welsh football. ⚽💥 This is part of a series of stories produced as part of Time For Change, an initiative designed in partnership with Teach First and First Book to further educational equity through changemaking. The initiative kicks off with a new resource for teachers in the UK that introduces changemaking and suggests practical ways to inspire students to become changemakers for their schools and their communities. 💙 Watch the full film on our YouTube 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/ezQpAQ_H
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👇 Consider this in sports... 88% of employees surveyed by our colleagues Ashoka Changemaker Companies and GlobeScan agree that as their company increases its performance on social and environmental responsibility, individual motivation and loyalty increase. 👉 Take a deep dive into the report to gather how employees can be catalyst for your organization to shift business practices that benefit people, planet, and profit: https://lnkd.in/dzjWnr4i Share your thoughts in the comments below! #sportforchangemaking #employeechangemaking
𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸? New research from GlobeScan and Ashoka reveals a significant gap between employees’ desire to make an impact and the support they receive from their companies to turn that intention into action. The report dives into key insights on how employee engagement can close this gap, inspire action, and create meaningful change. 📊 Check out the carousel for a snapshot of the key takeaways and explore the findings in the full report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dzjWnr4i
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👇 Take a look... Check out the feature on Ashoka Fellow - Scott Strode - in PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com and explore the power of community and sport in addiction recovery. 👉 You can read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gTvFfQny #socialinnovator #sportforchangemaking
Check out this incredible feature from Scott Strode in PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com where he shares his recovery journey and how he founded the Phoenix. “I realized there’s something powerful you find on the top of a mountain or a climb or when you cross a finish line... I saw folks struggling and thought — if I can bring you to that place with me, you’re going to see something in yourself.” #riserecoverlive https://lnkd.in/gTvFfQny
He Fell into Addiction as a Teen, and Then Found a Novel Way to Helps Thousands of Other People Recover (Exclusive)
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📢 Exciting News for the Sport for Changemaking Community! The Fields of Change handbook is now available—a FREE resource for sports organizations looking to embed sustainability into their operations and make a positive impact on the planet. 🌱⚽️ Developed by our partners - Football For Future and Common Goal, with support from adidas’ #MoveForThePlanet initiative, this handbook offers practical insights from a year-long collaboration between nine global Sport For Good organizations. From waste reduction strategies to adapting to climate impacts, it provides actionable tools that empower sports organizations to lead on sustainability. 💚Download the handbook and join the movement to create a more sustainable future for sport! Follow the link below or scan the QR code to access the guide. #FieldsOfChange #SportForGood #Sustainability #ClimateAction #MoveForThePlanet https://lnkd.in/eE_jKQ8t
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📢 Exciting News for the Sport for Changemaking Community! The Fields of Change handbook is now available—a FREE resource for sports organizations looking to embed sustainability into their operations and make a positive impact on the planet. 🌱⚽️ Developed by our partners - Football For Future and Common Goal, with support from adidas’ #MoveForThePlanet initiative, this handbook offers practical insights from a year-long collaboration between nine global Sport For Good organizations. From waste reduction strategies to adapting to climate impacts, it provides actionable tools that empower sports organizations to lead on sustainability. 💚Download the handbook and join the movement to create a more sustainable future for sport! Follow the link below or scan the QR code to access the guide. #FieldsOfChange #SportForGood #Sustainability #ClimateAction #MoveForThePlanet https://lnkd.in/eE_jKQ8t
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✨ Calling #sportchangemakers! Join the Sport Fundraising Summit 2025 this February, hosted by our partners at Remedy and use the #discount code ASHOKA to receive %15 off your ticket. What to Expect: 👉 Join 200+ sport-for-good fundraisers, building your network with other sport changemakers, funders, and donors. 👉 Panel discussions on grant-making trends and corporate partnerships 👉 Workshops on fundraising strategy, readiness, and alternative approaches Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 📍 Location: Bounce Farringdon, 121 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD More details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/egg7fsTC
Announcing: The Sport Fundraising Summit 2025! The importance of fundraising within the sport for good sector cannot be overstated. Still too many organisations have no fundraising strategy or plan, and are increasingly over-reliant on income streams that are dwindling or becoming overwhelmingly competitive amidst wider economic landscape challenges. In February next year, we’re bringing together ~200 sport for good fundraisers in-person for the first time to share fundraising experiences, develop new skills, and connect with funders, donors, and service providers. We've got sessions focused on grant-making, corporate partnerships, institutional donors, fundraising readiness and strategy, digital fundraising tools and much more. Our team at Remedy would be thrilled if you could join us. Tickets are on sale now, and the first 50 tickets are just £225 GBP each. https://lnkd.in/egg7fsTC
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