With a network of over 3,800 social entrepreneurs, Ashoka’s Sport for Changemaking Initiative harnesses Ashoka’s 40+ years of expertise in social entrepreneurship and innovation to work with sports changemakers, policymakers, and industry experts. Together, we aim to activate a sports ecosystem where every person is a powerful contributor for the good of all.
Changemaking Takes a Team Insights Report
Ashoka's Sport for Changemaking Insights Report delves into the evolving sport ecosystem. Drawing from Ashoka Fellows and Sport Changemakers' experiences, it outlines four key shifts and strategies for fostering a more equitable world. Join us in exploring, downloading, sharing, and providing feedback. Let's collaborate to activate change!
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SPORT
Our project goes beyond numbers; it's an invitation to collaborate and catalyze positive change within the sport ecosystem. Whether you're a practitioner in sport, an impact expert, a decision-maker, or a key stakeholder, we invite you to join us in reshaping the role of sport and advancing social impact. Ashoka Fellows, and other sport changemakers to join us in advancing this work. Together, we can continue to make a difference and create positive change in communities worldwide. Join us in our mission to empower individuals, transform lives, and build a better future for all.
OUR PARTNERS
Homeless World Cup
The Homeless World Cup is an annual international football tournament that empowers people experiencing homelessness through sport. Teams from around the globe compete, fostering inclusion, hope, and community. More than just a game, it’s a movement that inspires change, challenges stigma, and promotes social impact through the universal language of football.
Play Verto
Play Verto is an interactive platform that uses storytelling and gamified experiences to spark dialogue and empathy around global issues. Through immersive digital journeys, users explore real-world challenges, make choices, and reflect on their impact. Designed for education and engagement, Play Verto empowers individuals to think critically and act compassionately in a rapidly changing world.
Education for Sharing
Education for Sharing is a global nonprofit that uses the power of play to form better citizens from childhood. Through innovative, game-based programs, it fosters values like empathy, teamwork, and responsibility. By integrating civic education with sports and science, Education for Sharing inspires children and communities to actively participate in building a more inclusive and sustainable world.
Yunus Sports Hub
Yunus Sports Hub is the global platform for social business in sport, inspired by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. It empowers athletes, organizations, and entrepreneurs to create sustainable social impact through sport. By combining innovation, purpose, and community, Yunus Sports Hub transforms sport into a powerful tool for tackling global challenges and building a more inclusive world.
Common Goal
Common Goal is a global movement uniting the football industry to tackle social challenges. By pledging 1% of earnings, players, clubs, and organizations support high-impact initiatives worldwide. Common Goal harnesses the power of football to drive equity, education, and opportunity, turning passion into purpose and creating lasting change on and off the pitch.
Football Association of Whales
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is the governing body of football in Wales, dedicated to developing the game at all levels. From grassroots to the national teams, FAW promotes inclusivity, excellence, and community through football. With a rich heritage and a forward-looking vision, it empowers players, coaches, and fans to shape the future of Welsh football.
Skateistan
Skateistan is an award-winning nonprofit that empowers children through skateboarding and education. Operating in countries like Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa, it provides safe spaces where kids, especially girls and those from marginalized communities, can learn, play, and grow. By combining sport with creative learning, Skateistan builds confidence, community, and brighter futures for the next generation.
Laureus
Laureus is a global movement that uses the power of sport to transform lives and unite communities. Through its Sport for Good Foundation, Laureus supports programs that tackle violence, discrimination, and disadvantage, helping young people reach their full potential. Guided by the belief that sport can change the world, Laureus champions inclusion, resilience, and social impact worldwide.
Tibu Africa
Tibu Africa is a leading social enterprise in Morocco that uses sport as a powerful tool for education, inclusion, and empowerment. Focused on youth development, it creates innovative programs that promote leadership, gender equity, and life skills through physical activity. Tibu Africa inspires a generation of changemakers, transforming communities and building a brighter, more resilient future through sport.
Hanyang University
Hanyang University is one of South Korea’s leading institutions, renowned for its excellence in engineering, innovation, and global engagement. With campuses in Seoul and Ansan, it fosters a dynamic learning environment that blends academic rigor with real-world impact. Hanyang empowers students to become forward-thinking leaders, driving progress across industries and contributing to a better society.
Green Sports Alliance
Green Sports Alliance is a nonprofit organization that leverages the power of sports to promote environmental sustainability. By engaging teams, venues, and leagues, it drives eco-friendly practices and inspires millions of fans to take climate action. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, Green Sports Alliance champions a healthier planet and a more responsible future for the sports industry.
Centre for the Humanities and Justice in Sport
The Centre for the Humanities and Justice in Sport (CHJS) is a pioneering initiative that explores the intersection of sport, society, and justice. Through research, education, and advocacy, CHJS promotes equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership in sport. It empowers communities and institutions to reimagine sport as a force for human dignity, cultural understanding, and systemic change.
Go! London
GO! London is a community-driven initiative that uses sport and physical activity to promote social inclusion, health, and opportunity across London. By supporting grassroots programs and empowering young people, GO! London helps build stronger, more connected communities. It champions equity and access, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, can thrive through the power of movement.
Good Game Foundation
Good Game Foundation is a nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of gaming to drive positive social change. By creating inclusive spaces and supporting community-led initiatives, it promotes mental health, education, and digital literacy. Good Game Foundation believes in the transformative potential of play, empowering individuals to connect, learn, and thrive through the world of games.
International Sport Culture Association
The International Sport Culture Association (ISCA) is dedicated to promoting global unity and cultural exchange through sport. By supporting inclusive programs and fostering dialogue across borders, ISCA uses the universal language of physical activity to build understanding, celebrate diversity, and inspire healthier, more connected communities worldwide.
Federal International Basketball Association
FIBA (International Basketball Federation) is the global governing body for basketball, dedicated to growing and promoting the sport worldwide. Through international competitions, development programs, and strategic partnerships, FIBA unites nations and inspires athletes of all levels. It champions excellence, inclusion, and fair play, using basketball as a force for global connection and positive change.
Olympism 365
Olympism 365 is a global initiative by the International Olympic Committee that promotes the values of Olympism, excellence, friendship, and respect, through sport-based education and community engagement. It empowers individuals and organizations to use sport as a tool for social development, inclusion, and peace, creating a more active, equitable, and united world through the Olympic spirit.
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