Venezuelans around the world have played a fundamental role in supporting the development of the country and its people. Despite facing numerous challenges, including instability and economic hardship, Venezuelans demonstrated resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to creating positive transformation in Venezuela and abroad.
Support the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in Venezuela
To address the complex challenges facing Venezuela and its people, Ashoka launched the Venezuelan Network of Change Agents, this network brings together leaders and groups of Venezuelans who are ready to develop new skills, reach out to bring new players to the table, and provide support. financing to social entrepreneurs and civil society organizations in the country.
As the largest network of leading social entrepreneurs in the world, Ashoka recognizes the importance of cross-sector partnerships and collaborations to create real impact in people’s lives. The Venezuelan Network offers an opportunity to participate and take advantage of the ecosystem of social change in the country, and have a direct impact in areas such as youth development, employment, food security, health care and more.
How to take part?
Venezuelans in Technology – Leadership and Impact Program: Focuses on the power of the Venezuelan community working in the technology industry and commits to:
Leadership development and change creation.
Connect and network with a Venezuelan community working in the tech industry, using their experience and skill set to leverage the impact of a Venezuelan social entrepreneur.
This program will select between 15 and 20 professionals who will go through a series of learning and co-creation opportunities. They will develop new professional skills while collaborating with a leading social entrepreneur from Venezuela
Program dates: September 2023 – January 2024.
Extended deadline for applications: May 31, 2023.
Venezuelan Leaders Network: A network of high net worth individuals with strong networks, interested in working closely with Ashoka and helping expand his vision, a world where everyone is a change agent.
Through a series of engagement opportunities, these leaders gained a deeper understanding of Ashoka’s strategies and the role they can play in them, while supporting the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in Venezuela through resource contribution and leadership. intellectual.
Ashoka is currently arranging a late application period through August 20, 2023. If you would like to be considered for the cohort beginning in September 2023, please submit your application before the deadline by clicking here.
