Initiatives
Ashoka Changemakers

The many issues being addressed by Ashoka Changemakers

Burgess COMMENTARY

Peter Burgess

Business & Social Enterprise

Business Social Investment Communications Consumer protection Corporate social responsibility Employment Fair trade Financial services and markets Fundraising Globalization Income generation Information & communication technology Labor Marketing Microfinance Networking Philanthropy Scholarships and grants Social enterprise Trade Travel and tourism

Children & Youth

At risk youth Child AbuseBehavioral issuesBoys' developmentChild careChild exploitationChild laborChild protectionChild soldiersEarly childhood developmentEducationEducation reformGirls' developmentPlayYouth developmentYouth leadership Development & Prosperity

Adult education

ArchitectureCommunity developmentConstructionDesignEconomic developmentFood securityHousingHungerInfrastructurePoverty alleviationRural developmentSustainable developmentTechnologyTransportationUrban development

Environment & Sustainability

Animal rightsEco ProductsEcologyGlobal WarmingRecyclingSolar EnergyBiodiversityClimate changeConservationEnergyEnergy conservationEnvironmentEnvironmental justiceGreen businessGreen consumerismPollutionPopulationRenewable energyRuralSustainable agricultureSustainabilityUrbanWasteWater SupplyWildlife conservation

Health & Fitness

AgingFamily PlanningMedical ResearchDisabilityFoodHealth careHealth educationHIV/AIDSInfant healthMaternal healthMental healthRecreationReproductive healthSanitationSexualitySportsSubstance abuseWellness

Peace & Harmonious Relations

Abuse & violenceDomestic ViolenceConflict resolutionCrime preventionCriminal justiceIntercultural relationsIntergenerational relationsMediationSecurityTerrorismTolerance

Human Rights & Equality

Civil rightsHuman RightsCultural preservationDisability rightsGay RightsGender equityHuman traffickingIndigenous culturesLand rightsMen's issuesMinority rightsMigrationRacial equalityVulnerable populationsWomen's issues

Public Participation & Engagement

Arts & cultureFreedom of InformationCitizen participationCitizen sectorConscious consumerismCorruptionDemocracy & votingDisaster relief & crisis managementEthicsJournalismLawMediaMentorshipNews & knowledgePublic policySocial workSpiritualityTransparencyVolunteerism