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Our goal for FY09 is to elect 30 leading social entrepreneurs and increase the networking activities of our 350 Fellows. This
year we intend to bring our youth programming, Youth Venture, to Sahel West Africa and empower young people to create
change in their communities. This $3 million fund will enable Ashoka in Africa to grow our fellowship, enhance the resources
and services we provide our Fellows, and lay the groundwork for our expansion into Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Liberia.
You can help us reach our goal by investing in the Africa Fund
for Social Change
Your money will cover new Fellow stipend expenses and
Fellow support for the most talented social entrepreneurs in Africa.
“Social entrepreneurs are not
content just to give a fish, or
You will empower brilliant innovators seeking a social rather teach how to fish. They will
than a financial profit. not rest until they have
revolutionized the fishing
Receive benefits based on your level of investment industry.”
Get news of trends regarding the cutting edge of social change
Visit Ashoka Fellows and their projects -- Bill Drayton,
Attend Ashoka Events Founder of Ashoka
And more.... see page 11 for further details
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Ashoka at a glance: who we are
Ashoka envisions a world where Everyone is a Changemaker™: a world that responds quickly and effectively
to social challenges, and where each individual has the freedom, confidence, and societal support to address any social
problem and drive change. Ashoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one
that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world’s citizens to think and act as changemakers.
Ashoka launched in Africa in 1990, and today there are over 350 Ashoka Fellows in 17 African countries with regional
offices based in Abuja, Nigeria; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Kenya; and Johannesburg, South Africa. African Ashoka Fellows are
addressing wide-ranging problems, including: economic issues, corruption, the pandemic of HIV/AIDS, education systems,
the environment, and conflict. Ashoka believes that launching a critical mass of social entrepreneurs is a crucial step toward
creating a vibrant, prosperous African continent.
To elect our Fellows, we use a rigourous five-step search and selection process that includes hours of personal
interviews and draws on networks of local and international experts.
We are supported by a diverse group of partners that includes foundations, corporations, and business leaders.
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Leading Ashoka Fellows in Africa
Bart Weetjens
Bart Weetjens is founder of Apopo, a
Tanzania-based organization that trains
Giant Pouched Rats to save human lives.
While primarily used for landmine and
unexploded ordinance clearance, the
superior sniffing capability of rats is also
being used to detect tuberculosis
bacteria in human sputum samples and may
eventually lead to the early diagnosis of HIV
infection.
AFRICA
Hamadou Tidiane Sy
Hamadou Tidiane Sy is helping redefine African
journalism and has started an initiative in Senegal
that is improving the dissemination of news both
in Senegal and throughout West Africa. Hamadou
founded a new, region-wide online news outlet – Veronica Khosa
Ouestafnews – in which a corps of independent, Veronica Khosa has designed a
investigative journalists report the stories they prototype home-based nursing
care about without being subject to outside service that has influenced health care
pressure. policies nationally and internationally.
Her work has changed the lives of
many chronically and terminally ill
patients in South Africa’s Gauteng
province.
Zackie Achmat
Zackie Achmat of the Treatment Action Campaign spearheads a
grassroots social initiative in South Africa to provide affordable
AIDS medicines to the public in a way that will not only stop
the epidemic’s growth, but also transform the public health
system and enable communities to address the host of other
social challenges they are facing.
COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT: KENYA
In FY2007 alone, the membership of ASN grew by over 100 percent to a total of over 150 members.
ASN expanded from six to eighteen countries and in doing so, extended its reach from one to four
continents.
ASN’s first member in Africa is Maneesh Garg, a member of the Nigerian Chapter of the Young
Presidents’ Organization.
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Ashoka’s programs: offerings to Fellows beyond
the stipend
Ashoka’s Law For All: security and legal support for Fellows
BETTY MAKONI
Impact: Betty’s Girl Child Network
Working with a global network of lawyers, policy- interrupts the cycle of discrimination
makers, business entrepreneurs, and human rights and violence against girls in Zimbabwe.
organizations, Law for All is building a world in GCN offers school-based support
which everyone may enjoy equity, justice, and groups, legal aid for victims of abuse,
social inclusion as full citizens. We reach across trauma counseling, and advocacy
campaigns reaching 30,000 girls across
countries and across sectors to strengthen human 45 rural districts.
rights, democratic spaces, and good governance.
Threat: Betty faced repeated threats
of rape, murder, and imprisonment and
was twice detained by police prior to
Zimbabwe’s March 2008 presidential
elections. Ashoka has helped Betty
sustain her work from outside
Zimbabwe until the political situation
stabalizes.
Ashoka conducts a study focusing on the classes of Fellows elected five and ten years prior. The study includes
a comprehensive self-response survey sent to all Ashoka Fellows elected in a given year, complemented by a series of
in‑person interviews with a cross-section of survey respondents.
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What we are working on: Africa by Region
Africa currently offers a strategic and historic opportunity for Ashoka and our partners to bring our collective innovations and resources
together to accelerate the pace of the African Renaissance. Ashoka strives to create sophisticated programming in Africa which takes into
consideration major trends and elements needed to advance change in countries with varying levels of citizen sector development with
unique socio-historical, economic and political landscapes.
East Africa is expanding its networks in Tanzania and forging relationships with new partners in an effort to grown our Tanzanian Fellowship.
Our Nairobi office is hosting a number of site visits with Young President’s Organization members and international investors this year. Search
and selection of Fellows working on human rights and conflict resolution in Uganda and Kenya remain a priority as we help to mitigate ethnic
and political conflict in the region. Expansion plans for Rwanda and Ethiopia are on the horizon to extend our reach in East Africa.
Ashoka in Nigeria is enhancing sustainability and capacity building offerings to its Fellows. We are also reinvigorating search and selection
efforts for new Fellows and strategic relationships in Ghana and Cameroon. In FY09, Nigeria will play host to a Pan African New Fellow
Orientation and Induction where we will convene over 100 Fellows, strategic partners and staff to introduce our newly elected Fellows to
the world of Ashoka.
SahelWest Africa is bringingYouthVenture to the region and empowering youth people to start community projects. Regional fellowship chapters
in Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso and the Gambia are actively growing and creating communities of changemakers throughout French speaking
West Africa.
Southern Africa is focusing on expanding strategic partnerships and building on the successes of the launch of Youth Venture. We continue
to elect Fellows who are tackling HIV/AIDS in the region and fostering regional collaborations around innovations in education and health.
Ashoka Collaboration*
*What’s an Ashoka Collaboration? *What’s an Induction and Orientation? *What’s a Graduation Ceremony?
Ashoka Collaborations provide Induction ceremonies introduce Ashoka Fellows Graduation ceremonies celebrate the work of
opportunities for Fellows to convene to to the community, to business entrepreneurs, Fellows over their 3 years on stipend. Training
share knowledge and best practices to and to local mentors ready to assist them as they sessions complement the ceremony to give
flatten their learning curve and improve embark in their new venture. During orientations Fellows the tools and resources to ensure their
their ideas. Fellows are brought together for the first time to ideas and organizations remain sustainable and
meet as well as learn about Ashoka’s programs effective for long-term scaled impact.
and services.
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What will your investment support?
Contributions made towards this fund will be used only for such purposes substantially in accordance with the
proposed description and budget. Ashoka will, when feasible, deposit the funds in an interest-bearing account
which is a member of the FDIC or investment firm which is a member of the SIPC. Disbursement of funds relies
on the input of Ashoka’s Leadership Team and senior staff member during the finalization of Fellow elections.
Ashoka plans to disburse funds raised annually. Should Ashoka reach its annual target, we will book any additional
funds against future annual targets. Furthermore, depending on global needs and subject to senior leadership’s
judgment, Ashoka reserves the right to reallocate up to 10% of the funds raised to the election and support of
Ashoka Fellows in other country programs. This is vital to the success and sustainability of Ashoka’s operations
due to the volatility and uncertainty of fundraising; it ensures that Ashoka Fellows have a strong base of resources
and funding around the world. Regarding Fellow stipends, the largest financial commitment of this fund, Ashoka
books the entire three-year commitment in year one as to ensure we never default on our commitments to
Fellows. Cash disbursement of stipends will be conducted on an annual basis. Any funds, and any earned income
thereon, remaining after current fiscal year expenditures are met will be maintained in the fund to continue the
expansion of the purposes of this proposal in the following fiscal year. Ashoka will maintain accurate records of
all revenue and expenses incurred as part of this fund and keep records on site for at least four years after the
completion of any given fiscal year.
(1)To conduct lobbying or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (within the meaning of Internal Revenue
Code Section 4945 (d)(1))
(2)To influence the outcome of specific public election or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter
registration drive (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 4945(d)(2))
(3)For purposes other than charitable, scientific, or educational (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code
Section 170©(2)(B).
Annual Report
At the end of each fiscal year of disbursements Ashoka Africa will disseminate a report to all investors in this fund.
This will include financial and narrative reports to celebrate the impact of this investment. It will include a synopsis
of Ashoka’s work in Africa as well as summaries of the work of the Fellows supported by this Fund. Summaries of
the Ashoka’s global operations will also be included.
Ashoka’s search and selection process is designed to source and screen new entrepreneurs with paradigm shifting
ideas. It also comprehensively mitigates uncertainties through program efficiency, due diligence and considers long-
term viability, and replication potential. Our process identifies Ashoka Fellows who represent the apex of the field
of social entrepreneurship.
Ashoka’s fiscal year closed August 31, 2008. Audited financials for FY2008
have recently been completed.
Ashoka uses the accrual method of accounting.We are audited annually by
Cleveland & Gotliffe, a Virginia CPA firm. The annual budget is approved by
the leadership team, and then by the Board of Directors.
Ashoka is registered as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in the US. Our
tax ID number is 0255908.
Ashoka’s most recent audit and 990 are available upon request.
In the United States your donation is tax-deductible because Ashoka is recognized by the IRS as a non-profit organization
under Sec. 501(c)(3) (Tax ID # 51-0255908).Your payment and personal contact information will be kept strictly
CONFIDENTIAL and will NOT be shared with any other party or mailing list. We have arranged multiple options for
payment for your convenience:
Checks
Make Checks payable to Ashoka and send to:
Attn: Ashoka Fund for Africa
1700 North Moore Street, Suite 2000
Arlington,VA 22209-1929 USA
Online Stock
Pay online by debit or credit
For stock donations please visit:
card at www.ashoka.org and
www.ashoka.org/stockdonations
then communicate your intent of
supporting this particular fund to
David Stoker at invest@ashoka.
org with your name and date of
contribution.
Wire Transfer
If you would prefer to make a wire transfer to Ashoka please use the following information
and contact Ashoka to notify them of the wire:
Receiving Bank:
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“Ashoka is a great global organization, built on a brilliant
idea. It picks up social innovator when they themselves
don’t know what great changes they can bring. That’s the
stage when budding innovators need the support most.
Ashoka helps pool local innovations into global solutions.”
ashoka.org/africa