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Today, we’re celebrating the University of the Fraser Valley - UFV as a newly designated Changemaker Campus. UFV joins our network of esteemed post-secondary institutions here in Canada and around the globe who are leaders in changemaker education. In achieving this designation, UFV is recognized for their community-engaged learning, research, and interdisciplinary innovation — including initiatives like the Community Health and Social Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI) and UFV’s ongoing commitment to Indigenization and student readiness.

Join us in celebrating UFV’s changemaking leadership and welcoming them to our community!

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Cheryl Perera, a relentless champion for children’s rights, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize! 🌍🏆

Cheryl's unwavering commitment to ending the s*xual exploitation of children worldwide, through her charity OneChild Network, has transformed countless lives. Since founding OneChild at just 16, Cheryl has led groundbreaking initiatives in prevention education, advocacy, survivor care, and empowerment.

Baroness Mary Goudie, Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, who nominated Cheryl, stated: “Beginning as a child, she has worked tirelessly and sacrificed for her mission—even risking her own life—making extraordinary contributions in advocacy for children, impacting millions, and serving as a role model for young and old.”

Cheryl's daring journey started with a high school project, leading her to participate in a STING operation in Sri Lanka to capture a child s*x predator. Today, OneChild's impact spans 138,000 children directly, shaping government and corporate policies, and providing hope and healing for survivors of s*x trafficking.

Cheryl's nomination is a beacon of hope for every child who has been silenced, every survivor who has found their voice, and every young person who refuses to accept exploitation as an inevitability.

Join us in supporting Cheryl Perera and OneChild's mission to create a safer world where children can live with dignity and prosper.

🌐 Learn more: www.onechild.ca 📲 Follow and .

Let’s continue to amplify this urgent cause and bring the change we wish to see in the world! 🌟

🌟 Join an Exciting Symposium! 🌟

We're thrilled to share an upcoming event hosted by the Social Innovations Journal and featuring presenters and research from the 2024 Changemaker Education Research Forum:

Meet the Authors: New Horizons of Social Innovation in Changemaker Education and Research

🗓️ Date: February 6th, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST | 16:00 - 18:00 UTC

This online event is free for all, so don't miss out! Register now and be part of a vibrant discussion on how education and research are driving social innovation.

👉 REGISTER FOR FREE: bit.ly/40WcVsE

Let's come together to learn, share, and inspire!

Exciting News for Changemakers! 🎉

Ashoka Fellow and Roots of Empathy Founder Mary Gordon has earned further global recognition for her visionary work in nurturing children’s wellbeing. Roots of Empathy has been named one of 15 leading innovations globally in the HundrED Spotlight on Wellbeing in Schools!

A heartfelt thank you to HundrED, Ashoka, and changemakers everywhere for highlighting impactful innovations and celebrating the leaders driving them forward.

📌Watch Mary’s inspiring speech at HundrED’s Innovation Summit 2023 here: https://rootsofempathy.org/hundred2023_innovationsummit/

📌Learn more about Roots of Empathy’s Wellbeing in Schools Impact here: https://rootsofempathy.org/wellbeing-spotlight/

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Student registration for Map the System Canada is open until Jan. 31st! 🌐️

This global competition invites students and educators to reimagine our most critical challenges using systems-thinking. It’s a unique opportunity for students who are passionate about an issue to explore and share their insights with the world.

Don’t miss out—register today! 🌟👇

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Attention ! 🎓 Ready to develop and assess changemaker skills in your students? Discover the newly released 'Manifesting as a Changemaker' model and toolkit from our partners at Georgian College . This valuable set of tools and resources is designed to help you inspire and cultivate changemakers from kindergarten through post-secondary. 🌟📚

Explore the toolkit: https://bit.ly/4dvzIPk

🌍 Social change is never easy, especially when addressing cultural norms.

Check out the last episode of the PurposefulEmpathyXAshoka Canada podcast, featuring Ashoka Fellow Claudia Li Trisoglio, co-founder of Shark Truth. Claudia shares her strategies for challenging entrenched social norms within her cultural community and emphasizes the importance of self-care to prevent burnout.

🎧🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3xBGTpO

🌍 Le changement social n'est jamais facile, surtout lorsqu'il s'agit de normes culturelles.

Découvrez le dernier épisode du podcast PurposefulEmpathyXAshoka Canada, avec la Fellow Ashoka Claudia Li Trisoglio, co-fondatrice de Shark Truth. Claudia partage ses stratégies pour remettre en question les normes sociales enracinées dans sa communauté culturelle et souligne l'importance de l'auto-soin pour prévenir l'épuisement.

Navigating Cultural Norms for Social Change Ft. Claudia LT Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak Watch this episode to learn how one social entrepreneur stopped 80,000+ bowls of shark fin soup from being served by educating her community with empathy. Cl...

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to honor the cultures, traditions, and stories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Dive into our newest blog by Ashoka Fellow Alejandro Mayoral Banos, PhD , founder of Indigenous Friends. He explores non-Indigenous responsibilities on Indigenous lands, promoting respect for sovereignty and historical accountability.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4chINLu

Juin est le Mois national de l'histoire des peuples autochtones au Canada, une période pour honorer les cultures, traditions et récits des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis.

Plongez dans notre dernier blog par Alejandro Mayoral, Fellow Ashoka et fondateur de l'Association des Amis Autochtones. Il explore les responsabilités des non-autochtones sur les terres autochtones, promouvant le respect de la souveraineté et la responsabilité historique.

Championing Digital Sovereignty and Cultural Connections June marks National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate and learn about the cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.