June 2011 – 18
CONTENTS
Fellow News
Ashoka Fellow receives The James Irvine
Foundation Leadership Award
US Fellow Tim Carpenter recently received The James
Irvine Foundation Leadership Award for his work in
transforming affordable senior-housing communities into
vibrant centers for learning, wellness and creativity. For
more details, click here.
Ashoka Fellow Caroline Casey featured on
TEDWomen Forum
Irish Fellow Caroline Casey was recently featured at a
TEDWomen forum. Caroline put Ireland on the
“accessibility” map and now she's changing the global
landscape for people with disabilities. For more
information, watch Caroline’s talk “Looking past limits” by
clicking here.
Nigerian Fellow Gbenga Sesan’s organization uses
technology to drive change.
Nigerian Fellow, Gbenga Sesan’s organization, Paradigm
Initiative Nigeria (PIN) has recently created two projects
that have been gaining a lot of acclaim around the country.
PIN created ReVoDa mobile app that was popularly used
by young Nigerians to monitor elections. PIN is also
currently engaged in a new workshop series that trains
young entrepreneurs to become technopreneurs. This
workshop is known as TENT and it was recently featured
on TechCrunch.
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Fellow News
Awards & Funding
Conferences
Information for Fellows
Networking & Communication Tools
Changemakers®
Volunteers, Interns, Partners
Awards/Funding
2011 Senior International Fellows Program
Deadline: 10 June 2011
This is a professional development opportunity for Third-
Sector senior practitioners to support community grant-
making and help build philanthropic capacity in their home
countries. For more details, click here
International Development Awards 2011
Deadline: June 13. 2011
This award will be given to an individual who has made a
profound and significant contribution to the alleviation of
poverty in the developing world throughout his/her
working life. For more information, click here.
Two New Awards on sustainable development by
La Fondation Ensemble
Deadline: June 15, 2011
These awards will go to persons or NGO’s in developing
countries working on sustainable development. These
awards give importance to initiatives creating employment
and featuring women in all parts of the project. For further
details, refer to the website www.fondationensemble.org
Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award
Deadline: 30 June 2011
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) has made
substantial contributions to democracy and human rights in
Asia. In accordance with the ADHRA guidelines, the TFD
will present each year's laureate with an award sculpture
and a grant of US$100,000. For more information, please
click here
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the underlying causes of poverty and inequity. Fellows are

experts and/or practitioners in the fields of philanthropy
The Daniel Pearl Awards for Outstanding
and partnership-building. The fellows are committed to
International Investigative Reporting
create systemic solutions to poverty and inequity. Learn
Deadline is 1 July 2011
more about this program by clicking here.
Entries are being accepted for the Daniel Pearl Awards for
Outstanding International Investigative Reporting which
honor cross-border investigative journalism. The award Tourism Cares
carries a cash prize of up to US$5 000. For more Deadlines: July 1, 2011
information, click here. This is the tourism industry's nonprofit organization which
exists to preserve and promote the responsible use of our
world's natural, cultural, and historic treasures. They also
The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation
support education and research to help secure the positive
Deadline: July 1, 2011
future of travel and tourism worldwide. It distributes
The Foundation supports projects that demonstrate strong
charitable grants to worthy tourism-related nonprofit
local leadership, that promote professional development in
organizations worldwide. Click here for more information.
conservation, agricultural, and health sciences, and that
increase the capacity of local organizations. For details,
click here.

Synergos Senior Fellows Program

Deadline: July 1, 2011
The Senior Fellows Program is an international network of
distinguished civil society leaders committed to addressing

Conferences

Three ISPCAN Conferences on Child Abuse and Neglect

The International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect supports individuals and organizations working
towards the protection and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally by spreading awareness, developing
activities to prevent such violence, and promoting the rights of children. Online registration for three upcoming
conferences is now open. Find more information for each conference below:

12 ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

September 17 -21, 2011 // Tampere, Finland
Theme: Challenging Social Responsibilities for Child Abuse and Neglect For more information, click here.

9th ISPCAN Asian Pacific Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
October 6-9, 2011 // New Delhi, India
Theme: Child Abuse & Neglect in Asian Countries: Challenges & Opportunities. For more information and to register for
the conference please click here.

XIXth ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect

September 9 -12, 2012 // Istanbul, Turkey
Theme: Every Child Matters: Promoting Local, National and International Partnerships for Child Protection For more
information, please click here.

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Information for Fellows

Using mobile phones for social change

UK Fellow Ken Banks is doing work which could be of great benefit to many Fellows around the world. His creation Front-
lineSMS empowers large groups of people to gather and share information of any kind, in any place, by harnessing the
power and reach of mobile phones. At its core, FrontlineSMS software turns a laptop computer and a mobile phone or mo-
dem into a mass messaging platform. It works without the internet, is easy to implement, simple to operate, and best of all,
the software is free. Users only pay the standard text messaging charges through their regular mobile provider.. If you
would like to get in touch with Ken, please contact info@frontlinesms.com.

Bill Drayton Recommends ‘KaBOOM: How One Man Built a Movement To Save Play.’
Ashoka friend, Darell Hammond, has just published his new book, “KaBOOM: How One Man Built a Movement To Save
Play.” Read more about this book by clicking here.

Networking & Communication Tools

Stay up-to-date with the development of Ashoka Hub, an online community where Ashoka Fellows connect.

Changemakers®

Create a World that Works

Deadline: June 15, 2011
EBay Foundation and Ashoka’s Changemakers are looking for the most innovative market-based solutions that create eco-
nomic opportunity and generate employment for disadvantaged populations. Five winners will each receive a cash prize of
US $50,000. For more information about the competition, click here. Stay up to date with all the news about this competi-
tion and share your comments and ideas via Twitter and Facebook.

Partnering for Excellence: Innovations in Science + Technology + Education Engineering + Math Education
Deadline: July 27, 2011
The Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Opportunity Equation, and Ashoka’s Changemakers are hosting an online
competition that is looking to engage students, particularly our highest-need students, in science, technology, engineering,
and math. The competition launches May 11, 2011.
Submit your solution, or nominate a project at www.changemakers.com/stemeducation. The top three entries will win
US $10,000 each. The Jhumki Basu Prize for democratizing science education in the United States is also $10,000. The top
five entries submitted by 5pm EDT, June 15, 2011, will win five consulting sessions with experts from Ashoka’s Change-
makers, Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Opportunity Equation.

Volunteers, Interns, Partners Fellows Only

Volunteers
Need help with Strategic Planning? Fundraising? Translation? Volunteers can help! In-person assistance? Virtual help?

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Volunteer teams? Let us know what you need, and we‘ll help you find what you‘re looking for! Please give specific details
regarding your plans for using a volunteer and information about what type of work they‘ll be doing, special skills required,
time-frame, accommodations available, etc. Email Beth Inabinett at volunteers@ashoka.org

Interns
Would you like to advertise for an intern on the Ashoka Volunteer website? Many capable undergraduate and graduate
students are visiting the website looking for a way to get involved and gain experience in their field of study, especially over
the summer. Contact Beth Inabinett for an Intern Request Form at binabinett@ashoka.org

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