Citizen of the world l Changemaker l Passionate about tearing the walls between social & business for bigger impact.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined November 2009
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Ashoka and @Boehringer have come together to create the six-week online course: Social Intrapreneurship for Innovation in Health as part of the global @MakingMoreH initiative to explore innovative pathways to improve access to healthcare.
Apply today! ashoka.social/socint-health-…
I am delighted that Johannesburg is one of the 4 hubs in the Southern hemisphere in this @Lenovo #KindCity initiative with @Ashoka. Looking forward to unveiling innovative solutions that bring #kindness, positive change and changemaking in Jozi. #SocEnt #everyoneachangemaker.
Building on the #KindCity initiative, we're joining @Ashoka innovators across the Southern Hemisphere to drive positive social change and shape a brighter future for all.
Learn more here: lnv.gy/3ACA06d.
Stephanie Schmidt retweeted
Building on the #KindCity initiative, we're joining @Ashoka innovators across the Southern Hemisphere to drive positive social change and shape a brighter future for all.
Learn more here: lnv.gy/3ACA06d.
Stephanie Schmidt retweeted
🗣Did you know that 41% of Ashoka’s leading #SocEnt in Africa are women? Today on #InternationalWomensDay, we wish to celebrate all the women innovators successfully leading social impact. Here's How Women #SocEnts Lead and Innovate ⬇️ bit.ly/3tGsylU #IWD2022
In the last 40 years, nearly 4,000 social entrepreneurs have been elected as Ashoka Fellows. In this @PSIJ article @Ale__Valera & @zakarasm explain how the selection process itself creates value to their work and impact.
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#SocEnt #SystemsChange
Stephanie Schmidt retweeted
Congratulations to @schwabfound #SocialInnovators of the Year 2022, #AshokaFellow @marlonparker and @ReneParker of @RLabs. The Parkers have helped over 20 million disadvantaged people, from ex-convicts to the elderly with entrepreneurship training. bit.ly/33N2kWe
#SocEnt
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How are Ashoka social entrepreneurs changing systems and mindsets? In this article published in collaboration with @psij, learn how they are helping shape an "Everyone a Changemaker" world.
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#SocEnt #Changemaker #MindsetShift #SocialInnovation
Stephanie Schmidt retweeted
As we start the year, we are so grateful for the caring, creativity & resilience of our Fellows & #Changemakers who persevere in their social missions. Sharing here a glimpse of Christine Du Preeze's remarkable health services: youtu.be/85LTEjy1uD0 youtu.be/85LTEjy1uD0
One week to go for the TEDxAshokaAfrica Countdown event. Join us for a massive mobilization on climate and to hear inspiring social entrepreneurs! bit.ly/30EFGOe #JoinTheCountdown #Tedx #TedxCountdown #Changemakers #SocEnt #SDG13
Stephanie Schmidt retweeted
📢 We are so thrilled to invite you to Ashoka Africa’s first edition of TEDxAshokaAfrica! On December 9th, we bring to you five outstanding speakers focused on creating a greener future for all at the Countdown event. Register today 🌎 bit.ly/30EFGOe
#JoinTheCountdown
Register for The 2021 Future Summit and join us for a lively session on Oct 7th 1-2pm CAT @SegalFoundation @bmwfoundation @AshokaAfrica @AshokaAfriqueFr #TheFutureIsAfrica! @KovinNaidoo1 @Josephnkandu1
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7 days to go! Sign up for the #EDBWeek21
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Join us for the @bmwfoundation EDB week where we will be talking about equity, diversity and belongingness. Cocreated by the Responsible Leaders of the network. Join us 28 June to 2 July 2021
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On Wednesday, we’ll be live from Toronto with #AshokaFellow Mary Gordon founder of @RootsofEmpathy, exploring the role of empathy, the impact of the pandemic on children, & what pitfalls teachers & parents should avoid. #WelcomeChange #SocEnt
RSVP: bit.ly/3phFIDh
Stephanie Schmidt retweeted
Join us in celebrating #AfricaDay2021. Today is the day Africans both within the continent and in the Diaspora acknowledge the achievements of the people and governments of Africa, commemorating African Unity.
#Ashoka #TheAfricaWeWant #1mby2021 #Chanegmakers #SocEnt
If you’re interested in learning about how surfing is improving lives in South Africa, Trinidad and Peru, join @wavesforchange, @wavesforhope and @altoperu for a free online webinar this May 31st. It’s free, just sign up via the Eventbrite link: cutt.ly/JbSyLeV
Looking forward to the Kenya Changemaker Map launch tomorrow with @AshokaAfrica and @CARE! If you want to learn more about Changemakers, register here - ashoka.org/en-ke/events #socent
We have less than 10 years to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees. How will we get there? >600 #AshokaFellows working on #PlanetClimate show us a path forward.
Read more at bit.ly/P-Creport #EarthDay #climateaction
Stephanie Schmidt retweeted
Ashoka and CARE have created a visual map of innovators championing solutions and positive change in various sectors across Kenya. Join us to get a better understanding of the sectors, the enablers and the changemakers. RSVP👉forms.office.com/r/4VA75Qj9N…
#ChangemakerMap #SocEnt
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Watch this insightful conversation with @CampanaleMark of @CarbonBubble and senior @AshokaFellow about how the finance sector can help build a more sustainable, equitable economy.
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#climateaction #climatefinance #SocEnt #ClimateChange
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Another study confirming the grand dangers we are facing. Global ice loss accelerating at record rate, study finds theguardian.com/environment/…