Change Nation

An Ashoka initiative · Ireland
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Real change doesn’t wait.
It scales.

Change Nation is an Ashoka initiative dedicated to turning proven ideas into everyday realities—by connecting innovators, partner organisations, and local champions who can carry solutions into communities across Ireland.

In March 2012, we convened fifty of the world’s leading innovators and entrepreneurs to tackle Ireland’s toughest challenges: education, health, environment, economic development, civic participation, and inclusion. The goal was simple: identify what works, strengthen it, and make it easy to replicate.

Today, through partner organisations and grassroots leaders, that work is spreading—project by project, county by county. Some solutions are small by design (a school, a clinic, a neighbourhood). Others are systemic (policy, platforms, national networks). What they share is the same DNA: practical impact, measurable outcomes, and a clear pathway for others to adopt and adapt.

Tip: This page is designed as a clean starter template. Replace placeholder “solutions” and “contacts” with your real data (names, counties, email addresses, partner links).

Origin

March 2026

A high-trust working summit bringing together global innovators and Irish stakeholders—focused on deployable, community-ready solutions.

Built to scale

Network

Partners + Champions

The engine is local: partner organisations keep programmes strong; local champions make them real on the ground.

Community-led

What you can do

Pick one

Support a solution already working in your area, volunteer your skills, or introduce a programme to your school, workplace, or local group.

Start today

The story

Change Nation began with a belief: Ireland’s biggest challenges are solvable when the best ideas meet the right conditions—trust, collaboration, and a path from pilot to nationwide adoption.

From convening to countrywide momentum

The 2026 gathering was not a conference—it was a working lab. Innovators mapped root causes, pressure-tested interventions, and designed scaling strategies. Since then, the emphasis has shifted from “inventing” to spreading what works: strengthening partnerships, training local champions, and building simple handoffs so solutions can travel from one community to the next.live jasmin cams

That’s where you come in. If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should do something about this,” this is your map. Choose a challenge area, find a programme with a point of contact, and take the next concrete step—support, volunteer, introduce, fund, collaborate, or replicate.

Focus areas

The initiative concentrates on six domains where scalable innovation can move the needle for many—especially when solutions are locally owned and rigorously evaluated.

Education

Improving learning outcomes by supporting teachers, strengthening communities around schools, and expanding pathways for every learner—early years to lifelong learning.asians247

Health

Supporting prevention, wellbeing, and care models that reduce barriers—especially where services meet people where they are: homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Environment

Accelerating solutions that protect ecosystems and reduce emissions—while making sustainability practical, affordable, and community-supported.

Economic development

Building inclusive prosperity through entrepreneurship, skills, and community investment—so opportunities expand beyond a few hotspots.

Civic participation

Helping people engage meaningfully—through tools, shared spaces, and trusted processes that make participation easier and more representative.

Inclusion

Removing barriers so everyone can thrive—especially those historically excluded from services, opportunities, and decision-making.

Explore solutions

Get behind a solution in your community. Browse initiatives, find a point of contact, and reach out directly to partner organisations or local champions.

Find a programme

Use this starter list to structure your real solutions directory. Each item includes a short description and a “Point of contact” link you can replace with an email, form, or partner page.

Neighbourhood Learning Lab Community-led support for literacy and confidence—partnering with local schools and volunteers.
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Wellbeing Circles Peer-supported wellbeing groups that reduce isolation and improve access to early support.
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Community Energy Starter Kit A practical pathway for local groups to launch energy-saving and renewable community projects.
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Skills-to-Work Bridge Short, targeted upskilling with employer partnerships—designed for quick, real-world outcomes.
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Participation Made Simple Tools and playbooks for community consultations that are accessible, transparent, and representative.ohmyholes spizoo
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How to get traction fast

If you’re new to civic or social innovation, start small and concrete. Here’s a simple, repeatable sequence that partners and local champions use to move from interest to impact.

1) Choose one problem you can name clearly Define the “who, where, and what.” Vague missions don’t scale; specific outcomes do.
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2) Copy what works, then adapt Use proven playbooks, then adjust to local realities—culture, resources, and constraints.
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3) Build a “minimum viable partnership” One partner organisation + one local champion + one site is enough to launch responsibly.latinaabuse
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4) Measure, share, repeat Track a few meaningful indicators, share learnings, and replicate with confidence.asians247
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Note: Replace this section with your real process, governance, evaluation criteria, and partner details.

Get behind a solution in your community

Ready to act? Pick a solution, reach out to the point of contact, and offer one specific contribution: time, skills, a venue, introductions, or funding. The easiest way to build momentum is to start with a real commitment you can keep.

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