Reflecting on 2024 and Envisioning the Path Ahead

Reflecting on 2024 and Envisioning the Path Ahead

Join us on December 5 for an inspiring evening of reflection and changemaking!

By Ashoka Austria

Date and time

Thursday, December 5 · 6:30 - 9pm CET

Location

VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP (VIG)

30 Schottenring, Floor 7 1010 Wien Austria

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

As the year comes to an end, let’s come together to reflect on how we, as changemakers, have contributed to building a better world in 2024—and what we can do moving forward!

This special gathering is a chance to celebrate this year’s collective efforts, discover how young leaders are driving powerful impact in their communities, and discuss ways to build resilience for the challenges ahead. Together, we’ll exchange insights on sustaining hope and optimism through uncertain times.

You are warmly invited to engage in intergenerational dialogue on today’s pressing societal topics, connect with inspiring changemakers from the Ashoka network, and gain new perspectives for the road ahead.


  • Meet the new Generation Changemaker participants: Inspiring young leaders and changemakers who are driving positive change in their communities and beyond through innovative ideas and impactful projects! Get a glimpse into their work and hear some of their inspiring stories in this ORF feature.


  • Intergenerational panel and Q&A: A space for dynamic exchange, where different generations come together to share ideas, insights, and experiences, learning from each other's unique perspectives and lessons.


  • Creating meaningful connections and networking over food and drinks

    Who will join? Young Changemakers, Participants and Alumni of the Visionary Program, (potential) Members of the Ashoka Support Network, Fellows, Ashoka Staff, Friends!


🗓️ Thursday - December 5th, 2024
📍 Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) - Ringturm, Schottenring 30 - Floor 7, 1010 Vienna
🕐 18:00 Doors open - 18:30 Event starts

(!) Please note that spaces are limited, and registration is required.

About Ashoka:

Since 1980, the global non-profit organization Ashoka has been pioneering the field of social entrepreneurship by building the first and largest community of outstanding, system-changing social entrepreneurs. These 4,000 Ashoka Fellows, young changemakers, and changemaker institutions have understood that the world now needs everyone to be a changemaker. A person who sees themselves as capable of creating large-scale positive change.

Ashoka has country and regional offices around the world, working closely together to design and implement many programs. This allows us to draw on experiences and trends from diverse cultural and regional contexts, engage and connect changemakers internationally – in short, harness the power of a global network. You can find more information here.

About Ashoka Generation Changemaker Program:

We believe that young people have unique perspectives and innovative ideas that should be heard and implemented. By fostering collaboration and providing a platform for dialogue and support, the Ashoka Generation Changemaker program empowers young changemakers to drive positive change in their communities and beyond. You can find more information here.

For questions, please contact us:

Alina Sammer, Program Manager Generation Changemaker
E | asammer@ashoka.org


Organized by

Ashoka ist weltweit die führende Organisation zur Förderung von SozialunternehmerInnen (oder Social Entrepreneurs) – Gründerinnen und Gründer, die mit innovativen Konzepten, Kreativität und eigenem Risiko gesellschaftliche Probleme lösen. Seit 1980 sucht und fördert Ashoka in mehr als 70 Ländern Social Entrepreneurs – Frauen und Männer mit innovativen Konzepten zur Lösung gesellschaftlicher Probleme. Durch finanzielle Unterstützung aus der globalen Organisation, Beratung und Netzwerke, hilft Ashoka ihnen ihre Ideen national und international zu verbreiten. Weltweit arbeiten über 3.000 Ashoka Fellows an einer besseren Welt. Mit dem Ziel nicht Profit, sondern gesellschaftlichen Wandel und eine starke, lebendige Zivilgesellschaft zu initiieren. Eine Welt in der jeder ein „Changemaker“ sein kann.

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