Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs who we recognize to have innovative solutions to social problems and the potential to change patterns across society. They demonstrate unrivaled commitment to bold new ideas and prove that compassion, creativity, and collaboration are tremendous forces for change. Ashoka Fellows work in over 60 countries around the globe in every area of human need.

News & Knowledge Fellows work worldwide, leveraging information outlets to build a strong and independent civil society.  They use news, media, and information to address pressing public problems, ranging from human rights to media reform. See Fellows by category for more on the areas of Fellow expertise.

To see where our 2008 fellows are working around the world, check out this map.