When you join #ChangeTheNow, you will enter into a global community of virtual changemakers, championing real-life positive social change in their local communities. Your goal will assemble an #ChangeTheNow Innovation Team and then chart your own changemaking journey, in bringing a social innovation idea to life.
Welcome Changemaker
Join us, a community of global Changemakers, working together to create the positive changes we want to see.
An Invitation to Join #ChangeTheNow
In 2018 Georgian College, Canada’s first Ashoka Changemaker College, wanted to know if they could mobilize students from kindergarten to Post Secondary into a movement, effectively building a region of Changemakers. It was from here that #ChangeTheNow began.
Do Good to Do Well
#ChangeTheNow was created on the beliefs that small acts can lead to big change and collaborations can turn into largescale movements. We believe together students’, educators’ and communities’ ideas can spark systems shifts that make will make our communities greener, healthier, safer, stronger and more inclusive!
Will you join us in creating the positive change and contribute to 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals?
Join a Community of Changemakers
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Andrea Vorstermans-Zado
Designer and educator dedicated to a multidisciplinary, sustainable and human-centred design process to lead us into a brighter future. -
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Andrew Banda
Andrew is a student who is enthusiastic about biological sciences, specifically cancer cell biology research. Making a positive contribution to the world through his passion is his main goal. -
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Albert Chang
Hi, I'm Albert, a student interested in the intersections of renewable energy, integrated systems, environmental equity, and sustainable development. -
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Alisson Nohelia Vélez Huaysara
It is necessary for changes in the world working constantly on projects and developing ideas, helping each other with a strong passion and belief with this collaboration we can accomplish our goals. My philosophy is: “ Today better than yesterday and tomo -
Mare López Caro
I have lived in many places (USA, Germany, Russia, Spain) and experienced international atmospheres since I have memory. I think connecting with people and places is one of the best ways to develop as individuals, and therefore, contribute to society. -
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Marta Lo Presti
Impact as the intersection of community work, innovation and restoration. -
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Victoria Solis Solis
I like to travel and meet new people their traditions and culture. -
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I believe that "to live truly is to live for others"! This idea urges me to be a ChangeMaker in my society and work towards eradication of all social problems to make this planet a better dwelling for everyone. -
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Recent Activity
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Sachu Joseph posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-17 21:52:12 -0800 complete_your_me_we_reflection_108
🤔 Reflection question
After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?
Sachu's Answer
This approach taught me fresh perspectives on issues and the value of being informed about what's going on in the globe and in our communities. I'll keep looking into methods for bringing about change to assist communities that struggle with accessibility and inclusivity issues. I'll also bring with me the knowledge that sometimes even the simplest actions can have a big influence. The CTN provided a novel and interesting experience. It helped me to see that even a small effort might result in enormous cultural change. I was able to understand the importance of each system stakeholder better.
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Sachu Joseph posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-17 21:49:54 -0800 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_108
🤔 Reflection question
What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?
Sachu's Answer
I realised how important it is to communicate your views to others since they might be able to bring about the change we want to see in the neighbourhood. Along with your own, it's crucial to get everyone's ideas and opinions, as those could influence how you improve the idea. I discovered that we can all try to alter the community by sharing our opinions. Additionally, it is better to have other people's opinions and thoughts added on top of your own.
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Sachu Joseph posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-17 21:47:54 -0800 complete_your_changemaker_in_residency_week_reflection_108
🤔 Reflection question
What session inspired you the most during Changemaker in Residency Week, and why?
Sachu's Answer
I had a great time participating in this activity with my group members, and it also helped me learn more about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It was the most valuable portion of the session for me since it highlighted numerous targets and objectives that can assist me and other changemakers in enacting a variety of social reforms that will benefit society as a whole.
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Jeen simon posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-16 15:51:42 -0800 complete_your_me_we_reflection_107
🤔 Reflection question
After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?
Jeen's Answer
As an international who had language barriers and an introvert, I've become more self-confident than ever.I've also discovered that I'm seeing the world through new lenses and discovering new things about myself. In the future, I'll keep applying these techniques to see how I can improve myself.
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Jeen simon posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-16 15:46:46 -0800 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_107
🤔 Reflection question
What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?
Jeen's Answer
I discovered how crucial storyboard planning can be and how many different elements go into crafting a compelling narrative that many readers can relate to. The significance of crafting a message that people can broadly and intensely connect with will stay with me. This will help me share my ideas publicly with confidence and without fear of failure, which will help me as a future changemaker.
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Jeen simon posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-16 15:36:12 -0800 complete_your_changemaker_in_residency_week_reflection_107
🤔 Reflection question
What session inspired you the most during Changemaker in Residency Week, and why?
Jeen's Answer
I had the opportunity to participate in the Resume and Skill Building with Micro-Certificates session, and for me, learning about the micro certificates' creation was the most motivating aspect. This was fascinating, and I appreciate being a part of the change-making process.
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Andrea Cox posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-16 09:14:48 -0800 complete_your_me_we_reflection_103
🤔 Reflection question
After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?
Andrea's Answer
This process, allowed me to learn new ways of looking at a problem and how important it is to be aware of what is happening in our communities and around the world. I am going to continue to explore change-making ideas to help communities with gaps in inclusiveness and accessibility. I will also take with me the understanding that sometimes the smallest steps can have a significant impact. This experience has also helped me understand what I want to do once I graduate from Child and Youth Care. The CTN experience is one that I will never forget.
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Andrea Cox posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-16 08:46:05 -0800 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_103
🤔 Reflection question
What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?
Andrea's Answer
I have learned that everyone has ideas and the more that we share our thoughts and ideas the greater chance we have at making change. Sharing your ideas can be scary and vulnerable, however, it takes courage and collaboration with others to take an idea and build upon it. This process has confirmed for me that change-making is a path I am meant to be on.
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Destiney Colyer posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-16 07:20:53 -0800 complete_your_changemaker_in_residency_week_reflection_102
🤔 Reflection question
What session inspired you the most during Changemaker in Residency Week, and why?
Destiney's Answer
I did the Resume and Skill Building with Micro-Certificates and the part about this session that inspired me the most was learning the History behind micro-certificates, because I never knew about them, I was glad I was able to take part in being change maker and hope to keep the information I learned with me through my career.
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Destiney Colyer posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-16 07:17:55 -0800 complete_your_me_we_reflection_102
🤔 Reflection question
After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?
Destiney's Answer
I have become increasingly more aware of the difficulties our community faces everyday with transportation, and how it effects the community as a whole. I have also learned to look at the community from a different lens/perspective, and how hard it can be to do that. I will continue to use these skills in my future career and personal life to see if I can bring change.
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Destiney Colyer posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-16 07:14:34 -0800 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_102
🤔 Reflection question
What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?
Destiney's Answer
I learned how important it is to share your ideas with others, because maybe those people can make the change we want to see in the community. It is also important to gather everyone views and opinions on top of yours, because those could help you make the idea better.
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Shantel Williams posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-15 09:23:09 -0800 complete_your_me_we_reflection_105
🤔 Reflection question
After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?
Shantel's Answer
showing more empathy can create such a difference for the people in our community. I have a bigger awareness to the people struggling with homelessness and disabilities after our researching prototypes. I am able to feel more compassion for the people struggling with these issues.
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Victoria Correia posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-15 09:15:08 -0800 complete_your_me_we_reflection_106
🤔 Reflection question
After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?
Victoria's Answer
I have been aware of the different things in the community that are not accessible and how they are affected by these things. I have also learned that I am thinking in different lens and learning new things about me. I will continue to use these skills in the future and see what I can develop within myself.
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Victoria Correia posted in "Inclusive Design and Mobility Challenge – SDG #11, Spring 2022" 2022-12-15 09:08:40 -0800 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_106
🤔 Reflection question
What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?
Victoria's Answer
I learned that with sharing our ideas other people can try to make a change within the community. Also that it is better to have different views and peoples ideas to add on top of yours.