The community for leaders who want to create lasting social change

A member-driven association that mobilizes collective action through committed collaboration

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We are on a continuous learning journey. We stay updated theoretically and practically so that we can contribute to and qualify the public debate about social change and systemic transformation. We disseminate knowledge and insights by writing opinion pieces, articles, and reports.

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Academy: Sweden and Germany have a national strategy for social innovation. It's time we follow suit

86 ambitious leaders across sectors

The members are the foundation and the core of the Academy. Together the members bring knowledge, experience and courage in to play to address complex societal issues. The members carry out change within their own organizations, engage decision-makers, and set new societal agendas.

Anna Bjerre

 

Formand i Frivilligrådet og direktør i Girltalk

Frivilligrådet, Girltalk

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125

Member number: 

125

Kathrine Geisler Madsen

 

Deputy Director

LauritzenFonden

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40

Member number: 

40

Christian Schacht Magnussen

 

Social Director

Region of Southern Denmark

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150

Member number: 

150

Alexander Stevns

 

Direktør

Urban13

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105

Member number: 

105

Rillo Rud

 

Centerchef

Center for Voluntary Social Work

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98

Member number: 

98

Anne-Marie Skov

 

Member number:

 

1

Member number: 

1

Lise Stidsen Vandahl

 

Director of Children and Youth

Frederiksberg Municipality

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120

Member number: 

120

Anne Maria Foldgast

 

Centerleder

Center for Boligsocial Udvikling

Member number:

 

144

Member number: 

144

Mie Helene Andresen

 

Direktør for Velfærd, Arbejdsmarked og Sundhed

Frederikssund Kommune, Frontløbernetværket

Member number:

 

131

Member number: 

131

Social Innovation is a way to transform existing systems and create a sustainable society for future generations

CHANGE INITIATIVES

New opportunities for societal change

The Academy is a place where ideas and new ways of addressing systemic societal challenges are developed - and where we come together for collective action.

Through mobilization of our collective power, we drive change agendas that push practices and political processes. We insist on involving those affected by the problems and challenging existing power dynamics and decision-making processes.

We are currently working on a change agenda called "En Vej til Alle" (Paths for Everyone). The Academy's work has been the starting point for the partnership between Bikuben Foundation, Mobilize, Modstrøm - Association of FGU students and youth around FGU, and Social Development Center SUS. The partnership has collaborated with the Danish Reform Commission to create opportunities for all young people and has mobilized a coalition for change among key societal actors. 

EVENTS

We gather around what is important for society

The Academy members gather several times a year to share knowledge, create new knowledge and put our collective power into action. We host labs and networking events where we develop proposals for systemic change initiatives and work concretely with social change opportunities. In addition to our own events, you will find us at societally relevant events such as Folkemødet, Roskilde Festival and at events with our partners.