THE SKOLL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2023 SKOLL AWARD
Five social innovators from around the globe who drive justice, equity, and stronger democracies, healthcare, climate action, and inclusive economic growth were recognised for advancing transformational social change worldwide by the Skoll Foundation.
From Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, and the United States, the new class of social innovators reflects the Foundation’s evolved strategy that includes movement builders, system orchestrators, and coalitions driving change in innovative ways.
“As global challenges continue to mount, our newest class of Skoll Awardees is meeting the moment with determination and innovation–inspiring hope and optimism for our collective future,” said Don Gips, CEO of the Skoll Foundation.
“Whether it’s stopping deforestation efforts, using technology to ensure new mothers in South Africa are safe and healthy, strengthening democracy, or driving policy change for individuals living below the poverty line, these social innovators are transforming our world.”
AMAN is an Indonesian Indigenous-led movement that uplifts the voices of women and youth to stop deforestation by reclaiming land tenure and self-determination.
Reach Digital Health, an African-based technology non-profit building two-way, client-centred, digital communication into the suite of healthcare services to improve government delivery of services to communities.
Protect Democracy uses a nonpartisan, multidisciplinary approach to address the root causes — both short and long-term — that threaten the health of American democracy.
Conexsus addresses the gaps that prevent the development of a forest-based economy in Brazil by connecting sustainable community enterprises to technical assistance and capital.
PolicyLink drives policy change by elevating local innovations to deliver economic benefit for the 100 million Americans living at or near the poverty line.
For more information on the social innovators driving transformational social change worldwide, explore the Skoll Foundation’s 2022–2023 Spring Letter.
