Ashoka's International Blogs

A tribute to Ashoka Pakistani Fellow Abdul Waheed Khan
Submitted on Fri, May 17, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 05/17/13 Ashoka is honored to celebrate the life of Ashoka Fellow Abdul Waheed Khan.  Abdul was brutally murdered at the age of 36 in front of his co-educational school in Qasba Colony, Karachi. Abdul was...
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Ashoka Fellow Abdul Waheed Killed in Karachi Leaves a Legacy of a "Bright Education"
Submitted on Thu, May 16, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 05/16/13 Ashoka is saddened to report that Fellow Abdul Waheed was killed on May 13, 2013. Abdul was creating opportunities for a modern education in the poor, urban localities in Pakistan, particularly by working...
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"Any young person, can have the power to express love and respect in action" - Bill Drayton from AshokaU Exchange 2013
Submitted on Wed, May 15, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 05/15/13 This year, the AshokaU Exchange focused on "Unleashing the U in University". Bill Daryton, in his keynote speech at the exchange, shares his vision for the future of higher education.  About the...
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Changing the world: It's everyone's business
Submitted on Tue, May 14, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 05/14/13 Have you ever wondered what Ashoka U Changemaker Campuses are all about? They are incubation hubs for Changemakers in their respective communities. We invite you to join Portland State University's Impact...
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How Can We Teach the World Empathy? Bill Drayton Says He Knows How
Submitted on Fri, April 26, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 04/26/13 Editor's note:  This post was written by Leah Binkovitiz for the Smithsonian. In the spirit of Mark Twain who famously said he never let his schooling interfere with his education, Bill Drayton grew...
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10 Things I Learned At Skoll World Forum 2013
Submitted on Fri, April 19, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 04/19/13 Editor's note: This is a part of a series of articles that are updates from Ashoka at the Skoll World Forum. This post was written by Ashoka UK Director Mark Cheng. The 10th annual...
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From Boy Scout To Microcredit Pioneer: Lessons On Changemaking From The Life Of Muhammad Yunus
Submitted on Fri, April 19, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 04/19/13 Editor's note: This post was written by Ashoka Associate Neerali Patel and was originally posted on Forbes.True, sustained success does not happen overnight. Nor does it happen on the basis of raw talent...
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How do You Train Youth for Jobs of the Future?
Submitted on Wed, April 17, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 04/17/13 Editor's Note: This article is written by Joe Furino who is Senior Manager for Campus Recruiting at Philips North America and Gretchen Zucker who is the Executive Director of Ashoka Youth Venture....
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What Does It Take To Tip A System?
Submitted on Mon, April 15, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 04/15/13 Editor's note: This is a part of a series of articles that are updates from Ashoka at the Skoll World Forum.  This post was originally found on Forbes and was written by Felicity McLean, the...
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A Fireside Chat with Bill Drayton
Submitted on Mon, April 15, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 04/15/13 Editor's note: This is an update that is a part of a series from Ashoka at the Skoll World Forum and was originally found on Pioneers Post. On the Thursday morning at the Skoll World Forum, Tim West,...
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