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Applications for the 2024 iteration of the Young Changemakers cohort are now being accepted from India by Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), which is responsible for supporting the nation's largest network of social entrepreneurs and young changemakers.
The deadline for applications for the current cycle is June 30, 2024. Teen Changemakers (12-20 years of age) from all over India who are engaged in the development of socially significant concepts are eligible for the program.
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The Ashoka Young Changemakers Programme focuses on the role of young people as influencers and co-leaders in helping different stakeholders in society to become changemakers for the good of society. After initial rounds, A reputed selection panel will be involved in the final selection of these inspiring young changemakers. These bright young sparks are the representatives of Ashoka’s network, which aims to realize a world where Everyone is a Changemaker.
The selected young changemakers will be provided with access to a global platform that will provide them with a variety of opportunities to develop their skills as influencers of youth culture in India. These opportunities include co-leadership boot camps, partnerships, public speaking platforms, exposure visits, strategic allies, and more.
Notably, Alumni of the prestigious Ashoka Young Changemakers program have been recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 in Asia, Diana Awardees, and have received further incubation, scholarship, and funding support from other global platforms.
Yashveer Singh, Co-founder & Global Director, Ashoka Young Changemakers, said: "Ashoka Young Changemakers are role models for their entire generation. They are not only bringing much needed change around them but also helping others start on their changemaker journey. Indian Youth have the huge opportunity to demonstrate to the world how to build a society where every young person unleash their changemaker potential.”
About Ashoka Innovators
Founded in 1980 by Bill Drayton, Ashoka is the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs—men and women with system-changing solutions for the world’s most urgent social problems.
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