Founded 
1980

Mission
To develop the profession of social entrepreneurship
globally.

Philosophical Premise
Ashoka believes that the most leveraged way to promote positive social change is to invest in social entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and solutions that are replicable, nationally and globally.

Total number of Fellows elected: More than 1,100.

Fields
Ashoka Fellows work in the six broad fields of Learning/Youth Development, Environment, Health, Human Rights, Civic Participation and Economic Development.

Ashoka around the World
Ashoka works in 43 countries on 5 continents. They are:

Africa: Botswana, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Zimbabwe.

Asia: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand.

Central Europe: Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Turkey.

Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.

U.S./ Canada-United States

Operating Budget: (Figures available till 2001)
Approximately $12 million.

Sources Of Funding
Individuals, foundations and business entrepreneurs from around the world. Ashoka does not accept government funds.

2000 Revenue Breakup
Business Entrepreneurs: 62%
Foundation Contributions: 12%
Other Individual Contributions: 20%
Corporate and Other
Contributions &Revenues: 5%
Chapters: 1%.

Legal Status:
A not-for profit [501] [c] [3] organization with no religious or political affiliation.

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