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.

Helle Vibeke Carstensen

 

Kommunaldirektør

Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune

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62

Member number: 

62

Susanne Søndergaard Hansen

 

Vice President

VIA Continuing and further education

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37

Member number: 

37

Ulrik Kampmann

 

Sekretariatschef

Dansk Folkeoplysnings Samråd

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2

Member number: 

2

Lars Wallberg

 

Adm. Direktør

The Wellbeing Association

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151

Member number: 

151

Mette Margrethe Elf

 

Projektchef

Realdania

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141

Member number: 

141

Ania Stoltz Andersen

 

Program Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability

TryghedsGruppen

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89

Member number: 

89

Jannik K. P. Nielsen

 

Director of Social and Labor Market

Ballerup Municipality

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155

Member number: 

155

Ole Kassow

 

Founder

Copenhagen Cycles, Cycling Without Age, Purpose Makers

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135

Member number: 

135

Rikke Lønne

 

Afdelingschef for Strategisk Udvikling og Samarbejde

BL - Danmarks Almene Boliger

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109

Member number: 

109

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.