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June 24, 2009 | Comment

From the GAMECHANGERS website:

Architecture for Humanity and Nike are proud to announce the first recipient of the GAMECHANGERS funding to Skateistan, Afghanistan’s first co-educational skateboarding school. Skateistan works with young boys and girls between 5 - 17 years from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. With funding assistance from a range of funding sources, Skateistan is undertaking the construction of Kabul’s first indoor skate park at Ghazi Stadium.

Learn more about this amazing sport for a better world project. Got Ollies?!

Got a project idea?! Go HERE!

April 09, 2009 | Comment

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For immediate release: The 2009 Gamechangers Special Award

Ashoka’s Changemakers is thrilled to announce the “2009 Gamechangers Special Award” made possible by Kevin Carroll, founder of Katalyst for Social Change, a division of Kevin Carroll Katalyst, LLC. Kevin Carroll is a Changemakers Featured Commentator and sports for social change leader. The “2009 Gamechangers Special Award” recognizes the Gamechangers competition entrant that reflects a dedication to advancing sports and play as a vehicle for social change.
The award is $1,500.00US.

Kevin Carroll and the Ashoka’s Changemakers team are excited to announce the winner of the 2009 Gamechangers Special Award: Inspired by their direction and intention Kevin Carroll has selected “Women Swimming into the Future” submitted by Women Without Borders (India)

February 07, 2009 | Comment

Building on the success of the first “Sport for a Better World Competition”, Ashoka’s Changemakers and Nike join forces once again to launch “GameChangers: Change the Game for Women in Sport”.

Got TWITTER?!: I thought I would invite all of you to join me on my global adventures via the micro-blog technology - Twitter. Each time I embark on one of my katalyst@large journeys, I will update my blog with a post alerting you all that I can be followed offline via Twitter. NOTE: The KCK blog will go “silent” when I’m on the road.

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January 15, 2009 | Comment

Building on the success of the first “Sport for a Better World Competition”, Nike and Ashoka’s Changemakers join forces once again to launch “GameChangers: Change the Game for Women in Sport”.


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December 26, 2008 | Comment

From the ‘Gamechangers’ website:

“Change the Game for Women in Sports.

Together we can overcome any barrier. We can create opportunities for women to win. And the freedom to try.

Gamechangers is a competition and community in one. Its a contest of ideas to level the playing field. Share your stories. Let use know about people and organizations beating the odds.

Enter your ideas. Win $5,000 and speak to people with the resources to bring your ideas to life. “


Go here for more information.  And be a game changer. 

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