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.

Torben Vind Rasmussen

 

Formand

Efterskolerne

Member number:

 

140

Member number: 

140

Helle Østergaard

 

Direktør

Mary Fonden

Member number:

 

145

Member number: 

145

Rillo Rud

 

Centerchef

Center for Voluntary Social Work

Member number:

 

98

Member number: 

98

Kim Kofod Hansen

 

Udviklingsdirektør

Central Denmark Region

Member number:

 

161

Member number: 

161

Thomas Vovemod

 

Direktør

The Vanebrudspaläet/Givism

Member number:

 

20

Member number: 

20

Mikkel Haarder

 

Deputy Director

Dansk Industri

Member number:

 

45

Member number: 

45

Laura Auken

 

Distribution manager

Alm. Brand Association 1792

Member number:

 

11

Member number: 

11

Vibeke Normann Andersen

 

Direktør

Socialt Udviklingscenter SUS

Member number:

 

85

Member number: 

85

Steffen Raun Fjordside

 

Vice President

Børns Vilkår

Member number:

 

54

Member number: 

54

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.