AshokaU recognizes educational
institutions globally that have
embedded social innovation and
changemaking into their culture,
programming, and operations.
The prestigious designation
recognizes the leadership of our
students and staff across all seven
campuses who understand that
making social change is vital to our
way of life. For example, Georgian
has begun its journey by:
• Assisting individuals and community
organizations in the creation of
social enterprises.
• Travelling around the world helping
others and making frequent trips to
the Caribbean to provide health care.
• Investing in new apps for policing
and food production.
Visit ashokau.org to learn more
about the organization.
Be innovative.
Affect change.
Make a positive impact
in your community.
Sparking
positive social
change
Social innovation and changemaking skills
focus on developing empathy, creativity,
collaboration, and problem-solving.
They also prepare students to add value
in the world, regardless of whether they're
innovating within existing organizations,
or starting their own.
OUR STUDENTS
Cabinetmaking Techniques students put their skills to work
for a good cause by building two tables for Youth Haven, a
shelter in Barrie for homeless youth.
OUR FACULTY
Nicole Norris and Quentin Evans are inspiring the next
generation of changemakers through Georgian's Centre for
Changemaking and Social Innovation. They oversee students
in the Community Impact Lab in Orillia and work with
community partners to help innovate community services and
bridge gaps.
OUR ALUMNI
Georgian alumnus J. Andrew Baker is creating meaningful
change in LGBT and Indigenous communities, and promoting
and protecting human rights as a senior development
officer for the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and
Intersex Association in Geneva, Switzerland.
Visit GeorgianCollege.ca/ashoka to read more
impactful changemaking stories.
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