Can India and Pakistan learn to get along? Dec 2, 2008
Can India and Pakistan Learn to Cooperate. to join the NEWSWEEK community, post comments and subscribe to our e-mail newsletters. (MSNBC -- International)
Youths propel a push toward volunteerism Nov 24, 2008
A pioneer in this movement is Bill Drayton, who in 1980 founded a group called Ashoka, which aims to give youth the tools to be "change-makers" in their communities. Indeed, the exercise of young people engaging in public service, which specialists say leads to lifelong civic participation, is sometimes more important than the often modest projects they take on. (Boston Globe)
NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF: All of us can effect positive change Nov 23, 2008
The godfather of the social entrepreneur movement is Bill Drayton, who founded an organization called Ashoka to support "change-makers." Now he is heavily focused on nurturing student social entrepreneurs, and he has started an organization called Youth Venture to support them. But Drayton is frustrated that many youngsters are too passive and are never encouraged to run anything of their own. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Successful start to community service this year Nov 17, 2008
CSO has helped Ashoka, the University s South Asian students association, with its annual Gandhi Day of Service, even though community service is not Ashoka s primary goal. Other community service activities, in addition to the blood drives, have shown much success so far this year, said Kurtzman. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Scaled-back Nau returns with a new business plan Oct 22, 2008
org of San Francisco and Ashoka of Arlington, Va. Although this is a reduction, it still represents a leadership position with respect to philanthropy, said Yolles. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
'Tauqeer a media creation' Oct 7, 2008
They hired a flat on the fourth floor of Ashoka Mews in Kondwa in Pune where they planned their e-mail operation. They chose Mumbai as it provides anonymity and good wi-fi connectivity. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Rolls-Royce : Increasing Indian footprint Sep 25, 2008
The spanking new showroom for Rolls-Royce in Delhi is located at the Shangri-La Hotel on Ashoka Road. Managed by Select Cars Private Limited, the Delhi Rolls-Royce dealership further strengthens the company's market position and highlights their commitment to the Indian market. (India Times)
Students look to address racism Sep 15, 2008
However, in the short time since its founding, Connect4 has created links between major and diverse groups such as the Jewish Student Union, Ashoka, the Social Justice Center and the Asian American Association ... A talent show titled Show Me What You Got will feature cultural entertainment groups, such as WUStyle, WUSauce and Ashoka. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Life beyond the 5* hotel Sep 12, 2008
As Dessa Dal Porto, competitions manager at Ashoka, a global network of social entrepreneurs, says, often large chain hotels and resorts take funds generated from the tourism industry away from the local economy back to where they are headquartered ... Because, as Dal Porto from Ashoka says, every bit matters. (CNN -- International)
Groundbreaking Dialog in the Dark Exhibition to Make Its U.S. Debut in Atlanta Jul 7, 2008
For his groundbreaking work, Heinecke received a Fellowship in 2005 from Ashoka, a global organization which recognizes social entrepreneurs who work for change and strive to make a positive social impact through innovative solutions. A hallmark of the exhibition's impact on local communities is the more than 5,000 individuals who are blind or visually impaired who have been employed at Dialog in the Dark exhibitions around the world. (Primezone Releases)
Premier Exhibitions, Inc. Announces Manpower Sponsorship of Dialog in the Dark Jun 30, 2008
As part of his groundbreaking work, Heinecke was awarded a Fellowship in 2005 by Ashoka, a global organization which recognizes social entrepreneurs who work for change and strive to make a positive social impact through innovative solutions. The concept and design of Dialog of Dark is by Andreas Heinecke of Germany. (Primezone Releases)
Foreign Capital Flows and Growth: Is Europe Different? -- A Commentary by Ashoka Mody Jun 20, 2008
-- A Commentary by Ashoka Mody ... A Commentary by Ashoka Mody Published in Expansi;n (Spain) June 10, 2008 ... Ashoka Mody is an Assistant Director in the European Department of the International Monetary Fund. (IMF News)
JD(S) backs Mallya's Rajya Sabha bid Jun 16, 2008
INTERNATIONAL: George Bush arrives in Britain for the final leg of 'farewell tour' n US Pres Bush to meet British PM Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and the Queen n Over 400 Taliban prisoners had escaped from Kandahar prison on Friday n Afghanistan: 27 insurgents killed in search for escaped prisoners n USA: Hundreds ordered to flee their homes due to flooding in Iowa city n German Finance Minister Steinmeier visits quake-hit Sichuan province n 57 people killed, one million displaced in floods in... (Times Now.tv)
Young & restless make career in crime Jun 15, 2008
A professor couple was caught by Chanakyapuri police in November last year for stealing diamonds from an exhibition at Ashoka Hotel when they tried to repeat the heist at another exhibition. "The cops arrested the couple when they tried to steal jewels from another exhibition. None of the two were reported to be kleptomaniacs. But when they got away with the first crime, they though they can do it again," says an officer. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Senegal: Entrepreneurs Chosen For Unique Award May 22, 2008
At a recent ceremony in Dakar, the entrepreneurs were officially inducted as Ashoka Fellows who will receive a full living stipend and logistical support for three years, enabling them to focus on their individual projects. Ashoka is an international organization based in Arlington, Virginia, which takes the principles of venture capital and applies them to social improvement ... Said Coumba Tour;, the director of Ashoka Sahel: Each one in their field and in their methods of work, contain an... (allAfrica.com)
Fireworks on and off field for IPL debut Apr 20, 2008
Ashoka Subba, a 33-year-old IT professional, said he was attracted to the freshness of the IPL and was "excited" to attend its historic first game. Another spectator, S Balaji, said the IPL would help nurture the next crop of Indian cricket stars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Modern do-gooders Mar 22, 2008
Bill Drayton, the godfather of this movement, went to Harvard, Yale, Oxford and McKinsey before founding Ashoka, a global change network. Those who follow him typically went to some fancy school, did a stint with Teach for America or AmeriCorps before graduate school. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Dalai Lama comes to pray after China Embassy storm Mar 22, 2008
The Dalai Lama, who arrived in New Delhi as Tibetans stepped up their protest and barged into the Chinese Embassy complex, will be in the Capital for ten days to take part in the meditation workshop to be held at Hotel Ashoka. ( ). (India Times, India)
Air pollution makes Delhi kids asthmatic Feb 4, 2008
The survey was conducted in Shahdara, Sahibabad, Nizamuddin, Siri Fort, Ashoka Vihar and Janakpuri. Also two rural pockets -- Dhallupura and Jagatpur -- were surveyed. (India Times, India)
The age of ambition Jan 28, 2008
Bill Drayton, the chief executive of an organization called Ashoka that supports social entrepreneurs, likes to say that such people neither hand out fish nor teach people to fish; their aim is to revolutionize the fishing industry. If that sounds insanely ambitious, it is. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Planet Green Partners For Environmental Advocacy Jan 22, 2008
Ashoka, Earth Pledge, Earthwatch Institute, Environmental Media Association, Global Green USA, Global Inheritance, National Wildlife Federation, Oceana, Ocean Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy will work with Discovery s Planet Green, which is expected to bow as a TV network sometime this spring, on a broad range of activities and initiatives including grassroots community outreach, public affairs and content creation. In working with each organization, Planet Green will leverage its TV,... (Multichannel News)
Lalu's Sons Land in Trouble over Eve-teasing Jan 3, 2008
Tarun and Tejpal Yadav, apparently too much into the New Year's revelry, were first reported to be misbehaving with young girls at the Hotel Ashoka. From there, they proceeded to Connaught Place where a number of events were being held to mark the arrival of the New Year. (Patna Daily)
Barker: Polyarchy & UN Dec 26, 2007
They also receive aid from Ashoka and the British Council. Crime Prevention Fund was founded in 1998, and is a NGO that is engaged in lowering the crime rate and increasing social engagement rate in Bulgaria. (Zmag.org)
Mumbai pulls the plug, almost Dec 16, 2007
In housing societies like the Raheja Hillside Society in Powai and Ashoka Building at Napean Sea Road people gathered to play a round of antakshri while members of student organisations showed their solidarity in the form of a human chain in Ghatkopar. Around 100 rickshaw drivers along with dhol players also held a peace rally at Kalamboli, Panvel and Navi Mumbai. (Times of India)
There is actually the opportunity for value creation in being socially responsible. Dec 7, 2007
"We're going to be surprised by how -quickly the finance industry moves into this market," contends Bill Drayton, founder and CEO of Ashoka, a global network of social entrepreneurs. Ashoka is trying to identify and nurture 160 people who will pioneer these financial innovations. (FastCompany)
Persian gala's goal to change perception of Iranians Nov 26, 2007
Some $210,000 went to Ashoka, an international program in Virginia. Ashoka gives early money to entrepreneurs in disadvantaged countries to start programs that address social problems. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Shiamak's spellbinding performance Nov 14, 2007
Bipasha in Santoshi's Ashoka. Nana to direct for Prakash Jha. (Times of India)
Agus Gunarto: Innovator wins fame, finds self-esteem Oct 2, 2007
"And I still feel like a nobody. "But now I feel a bit more like everybody else because my system is useful and enjoyed by everyone," said Agus, the developer of the AG community waste processing tank system. The initials AG come from his name Agus Gunarto. The processing of household liquid waste used by the AG tank has now been adopted in five housing areas in Malang city, East Java. Even the National Institute of Science (LIPI) has followed suit, building an AG tank 10 times bigger than the... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Southampton Candidates Vie For Supervisor Seat Sep 27, 2007
Henry's other endeavors include serving as an advisor to Ashoka, a "reverse Peace Corps" that sponsors 1,500 fellows in 30 countries, and acting as a board member of Friends World/Global College of Long Island University. A 1972 honors graduate of Harvard College, Henry received his juris doctor from Harvard Law School in 1976. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Successful nonprofits have wider vision Sep 8, 2007
Crutchfield is managing director of the Ashoka Global Academy. The co-authors spent several years looking at the successes of 12 large non-profits, including Habitat for Humanity, Teach for America and Environmental Defense. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Charity that offers fair profit Jul 28, 2007
Take Eye Fund I, Deutsche Banks new $20m fund to lend cash to eye hospitals in the developing world, launched with the International Association to Prevent Blindness and Ashoka, a non-profit that supports individuals bringing social change to their communities. Its aim is simple: to help reduce the number of blind and visually impaired people worldwide, 75 per cent of whom could be treated. (FT.com -- Markets)
NOW on PBS Searches for the Next Great Social Innovator Jul 10, 2007
NOW and Ashoka Announce Contest to Discover Innovative Solutions to Society's Biggest Problems ... With enterprising ideas such as micro-lending and sustainable technology receiving so much attention, NOW, the award-winning newsmagazine from PBS, and Ashoka, the global association of the world's leading social entrepreneurs, are creating and judging a competition to discover a breakthrough social entrepreneur ... NOW and Ashoka will select finalists from ideas submitted on NOW's Enterprising... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Binny Bintarti Buchori: Empowering NGOs through research Jul 8, 2007
She was the program manager of Hualopu foundation in Ambon, Maluku, from 1994 to 1998 and a country representative of Ashoka Indonesia in previous years. After years of work with various NGOs, why did she decide to establish Perkumpulan Prakarsa. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
World's youngest teachers are honoured Jun 13, 2007
This is a rare opportunity to celebrate our youngest teachers and meet Mary Gordon, Founder and President of the Roots of Empathy program, one of North America's leading social entrepreneurs, a renowned educator and Ashoka Fellow who has been awarded the Order of Canada for her work. Mary Gordon is also the author of a recent Canadian bestseller called, "Roots of Empathy: Changing the World Child by Child." Minister of Education, Kathleen Wynne, whose Ministry has funded the program, will be... (Canada Newswire)
Plano youth’s service program nets him 5K Staples spree Jun 4, 2007
Youth Venture is a joint effort to recognize young people making an impact on society between Ashoka, a global organization with a network of social entrepreneurs, and the Staples Foundation for Learning ... Our partnership with Ashoka enables us to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of young adults all over the world, said Ron Sargent, president of Staples Foundation for Learning and chairman and CEO of Staples, Inc. Over the past year, we ve witnessed firsthand the impact Youth Venture has... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
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Lemelsons most recent major commitment, announced late last year, is a new partnership with U.S.-based nonprofit Ashoka. Lemelson is providing $4 million for Ashoka to bring 100 inventor-entrepreneurs into Ashokas new Ashoka-Lemelson fellowship program ... Ashoka-Lemelson fellows receive stipends so they can focus on advancing their business models. (Far Eastern Economic Review)
Beer makers say cricket fans aint canned Mar 15, 2007
Vikas Nanda, operations manager, Steel, The Ashoka, New Delhi says, We are expecting 30-40% increase in beer consumption. Related Stories. (India Times)
JEFFERSON AWARDPresented to Suzanne McKechnie Klahr Mar 5, 2007
Klahr was also inducted into the Ashoka Fellowship in 2006. And BUILD has been nominated for several awards, including the Fast Company Social Capitalist Award (finalist) and the Manhattan Institute Social Entrepreneurship Award. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Thinks Big About the Little Guy Feb 4, 2007
He was spending more time on his charity efforts, but Mr. Bigari said he had no thought of selling his McDonald;s franchises until he became an Ashoka fellow in late 2004. This would;ve just been a cool hobby if Ashoka hadn;t come along,; he said ... Ashoka International finances social entrepreneurs worldwide. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Magic Bus chairman gets 'Member of British Empire' Jan 21, 2007
In July 2002, he was awarded with the Ashoka Fellowship. RATE THIS ARTICLE. (India Times)
Network Philanthropy Jan 20, 2007
Bill Drayton, founder of Ashoka, which gives grants to social entrepreneurs around the world, made a strong impression. "What a social entrepreneur needs," Drayton told the consultants, "and what a foundation provides is an almost perfect mismatch.". (Los Angeles Times)
Knight Foundation to Fund Ashoka Social Entrepreneurs Jan 17, 2007
2 million in Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a global association of the worlds leading social entrepreneurs. Ashoka will select 15 promising social entrepreneurs in the U.S. communities where Knight serves as a funder and elect them to the global Ashoka fellowship ... They also become life-long members of the Ashoka community, sharing and learning with the more than 1,800 Ashoka Fellows in the United States and around the world, and having access to consultative help from leading social... (PNN Online)
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Knight Foundation to Fund Ashoka Social Entrepreneurs :: PNNOnline ... Knight Foundation to Fund Ashoka Social Entrepreneurs Posted by: laurakujawski on Thursday, January 11, 2007 ... 2 million in Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a global association of the worlds leading social entrepreneurs. (PNN Online)
