Ashoka Visionary Program 2025: Executive Leadership for Social Impact
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Ashoka Visionary Program is a 9-month executive, part-time international program designed for changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and leaders from across sectors. The program aims to enhance participants' abilities to lead social transformation through in-depth training modules covering topics such as social entrepreneurship, systems change, storytelling, and collaborative leadership. The program is offered in several global locations and combines practical knowledge with a strong international network.
Ashoka is a global leader in supporting social entrepreneurship and systems change, with a network of Ashoka Fellows in over 90 countries. The organization empowers individuals to drive positive social change by fostering innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and impactful leadership.
Benefits
Advanced leadership training in social innovation and systems thinking.
Access to a global network of changemakers and alumni from over 35 countries.
Direct interaction with Ashoka Fellows and global experts in social impact.
Partial financial support available for nonprofit professionals or participants with limited resources.
Certificate of completion issued by Ashoka upon successful participation.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the nonprofit, public, private, or academic sectors.
A strong commitment to social change and community leadership.
Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Willingness to attend all required in-person training modules throughout the program (typically 7 sessions).