Welcome to our online pressroom. Here you will find a collection of current and archived articles about Ashoka, news about our Fellows, and press releases. Check back often for breaking stories and in-depth information from around the globe.
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Latest
August 22, 2008
Ashoka forms unique partnership to catalyze social change worldwide
August 16, 2008, Bangkok Post
A feature on the book launch of the Thai edition of "How to Change the World".
August 2, 2008, Frontline
An academic analysis of the future of the citizen sector.
August 1, 2008, Social Space
Chris Cusano, Director of Ashoka's Entrepreneur-to-Entrepreneur Program in Asia, discusses the shape and challenges of the citizen sector.
July 1, 2008, National Geographic Traveler
Bill Drayton talks about Ashoka and his vision for the organization.
July 1, 2008, CSR International
Learn more about social entreprenuership.
June 7, 2008, Financial Times
Social entrepreneurs blur the line between for-profit and non-profit to spur global social change
June 2, 2008
Ashoka joins Discovery as a leader in green entertainment
May 22, 2008, AllAfrica.com
Ashoka convenes Fellows from 13 African countries to build community
April 30, 2008
Ashoka's Social Financial Services initiative co-creates innovative legislation to fund the citizen sector
March 21, 2008, New York Times
Social entrepreneurship is the future of philanthropy
March 1, 2008, Entrepreneur Magazine
Bill Drayton named one of the top 25 people, trends and events in the business world
February 18, 2008
Ashoka staff recognition reflects citizen sector growth worldwide
February 15, 2008
Innovative collaboration to spur citizen sector advancement
January 27, 2008, New York Times
Nicholas Kristof profiles social entrepreneurs as "the most remarkable people"
November 17, 2007
Drayton recognized for visionary leadership towards a sustainable global society
November 9, 2007, BBC Radio
Ashoka Vice President Olivier Kayser speaks on social entrepreneurship, the cutting edge of philanthropy
October 1, 2007
Partnership to promote collaboration between business leaders and social entrepreneurs in Asia and the U.S.
August 30, 2007, TIME Magazine
Ashoka is profiled as an exemplar of public service
July 19, 2007, The Hindu Business Line
May 24, 2007, PBS NOW
Hear Bill Drayton discuss why social entrepreneurship is the "next big thing"
April 21, 2007
Recipient of world’s largest prize for grassroots environmentalists
April 2, 2007, The Irish Times
Ashoka is bringing the idea of competition and productivity to the social sector
March 11, 2007, Forbes Asia
January 29, 2007, The New York Times
NYT's columnist Nicholas Kristof on Ashoka and the power of social entrepreneurs worldwide
