Ashoka Fellowship in the Arab World | Opportunity to Support Social Projects and Drive Community Impact 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityUnited Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity description
The Ashoka Arab World Program is part of the global Ashoka network and targets social entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas to create positive change in their communities. The program focuses on supporting “changemakers” by helping them develop their projects and scale their impact through a supportive ecosystem that combines funding, mentorship, and access to a global network.
Benefits
- Financial support (stipend) to help participants dedicate time to their projects
- Access to a global network of entrepreneurs and experts
- Mentorship and guidance from specialists
- Opportunity to scale regionally and internationally
- Media exposure and visibility for the project
- Accelerated project growth and increased social impact
Eligibility criteria
- Social entrepreneurs (projects with social impact)
- Have an innovative idea or project that solves a real problem
- Ability to create wide and sustainable impact
- Full-time commitment to the project (preferred)
- Strong leadership skills and entrepreneurial mindset
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