This document calls on higher education institutions and innovators to make commitments to advancing changemaking education. It provides details on the commitment process, including submitting commitments by May 31st that are specific, measurable, contribute to equipping more changemakers, and take a responsible approach. Selected commitments will receive support through match-making, recognition, and visibility on their website to help accelerate the work.

2. C A L L T O A C T I O N
Global call to higher ed innovators and institutions to make
commitments to activate and equip changemakers.
U S E I T L I K E A S P O T L I G H T
Commit to something you want to draw attention to, bring new
partners to work on, or take to the next level.
A C C E L E R A T E Y O U R W O R K
Use the deadline to get stakeholders to agree on an initiative,
the potential visibility to get new stakeholders to the table, and
the learning community to bring it to life.

3. *Commitment leads must also have a strong connection
to Higher Education
COMMITMENT
CRITERIA
C H A N G E M A K I N G F O C U S
Contributes to equipping or activating more changemakers.
S P E C I F I C , M E A S U R A B L E & N E W
New refers to a new level of impact. This can be launching a
new intiative, or expanding, deepening or integrating an existing
one.
R E S P O N S I B L E A P P R O A C H
Intentional approach to minimize inadvertent harm - including
self-awareness, valuing lived experience, and expanding the
focus to systems and collaboration. More here.

4. How will we
accelerate your
commitment?
M A T C H -
M A K I N G
Connections with peers and
resources that can help you
achieve your commitment.
R E C O G N I T I O N
Awards given out each year
based on progress.
V I S I B I L I T Y
All commitments featured
on our website.
S T R U C T U R E D
P R O C E S S
Deadlines for commitment
and progress reports
provide motivation and
accountability.

5. Commitment Examples
*More in this blog post: http://bit.ly/MCMblog

6. Commitment Examples
*More in this blog post: http://bit.ly/MCMblog

7. Commitment Examples
*More in this blog post: http://bit.ly/MCMblog

8. More Ideas in
the
Commitments
Guide
http://bit.ly/MCMguide

10. Get in touch: jlax@ashoka.org
S U B M I T B Y M A Y 3 1 S T
You can set up a call with Jess Lax to discuss further.
M I L L I O N S O F C H A N G E M A K E R S . O R G
Find the Commitments Guide, the Primer on Responsible
Changemaker Education, and a video you can use to introduce
people to changemaker ed online.