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A BETTER FUTURE IS POSSIBLE. THESE 18 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WILL HELP BUILD IT.

Echoing Green is best known for our Fellowship program, which has helped launch the careers of more than 1,000 leaders and prominent social impact organizations. We invest in innovators who are unafraid to try something new, test a bold idea, or push back on old ways of doing things in order to move us toward the better world we all dream of.

We’re thrilled to introduce our latest cohort of Fellows. These problem solvers who are taking on the world’s toughest challenges in transformative ways never before imagined. Fellows receive $100,000 in seed capital, capacity building support, and lifelong access to our vibrant global community.

Abakar Mahamat

Chad

Utilities & Infrastructure

Abeer AbuGhaith

Middle East and North Africa

Income & Financial Security

Adeola Ayoola

Nigeria

Technology

Adrian Devezin

United States

Income & Financial Security

Aminah Elster

United States

Political & Economic Empowerment

Anthony Grullon

United States

Food Security

Antoinette Banks

United States

Education

Caleb Kioko

Kenya

Education

Christy Abigail Wulandari

Indonesia

Physical & Mental Health

Daryl Holman Jr.

United States

Income & Financial Security

Deanna Oliver

United States

Physical & Mental Health

Faith Kuya

Tanzania

Utilities & Infrastructure

Hussam Irsheid

Palestine

Physical & Mental Health

Irene Etyang

Kenya

Food Security

Ivan Hsiao

United States

Physical & Mental Health

Mohamed Ali Diini

Somalia and Kenya

Income & Financial Security

Muhammad Zubair Madni

Pakistan

Technology

Hellen Munyasa

Uganda

Climate & Environment

Abakar Mahamat

Chad

Utilities & Infrastructure

Abeer AbuGhaith

Middle East and North Africa

Income & Financial Security

Adeola Ayoola

Nigeria

Technology

Adrian Devezin

United States

Income & Financial Security

Aminah Elster

United States

Political & Economic Empowerment

Anthony Grullon

United States

Food Security

Antoinette Banks

United States

Education

Caleb Kioko

Kenya

Education

Christy Abigail Wulandari

Indonesia

Physical & Mental Health

Daryl Holman Jr.

United States

Income & Financial Security

Deanna Oliver

United States

Physical & Mental Health

Faith Kuya

Tanzania

Utilities & Infrastructure

Hussam Irsheid

Palestine

Physical & Mental Health

Irene Etyang

Kenya

Food Security

Ivan Hsiao

United States

Physical & Mental Health

Mohamed Ali Diini

Somalia and Kenya

Income & Financial Security

Muhammad Zubair Madni

Pakistan

Technology

Hellen Munyasa

Uganda

Climate & Environment

“The versatility of these leaders illustrates the power of social entrepreneurship as a driver of positive change. Echoing Green is delighted to invest in them early to accelerate their impact. Leaders like these are exactly who we need to solve the challenging issues of our day.”

— Cheryl Dorsey, Echoing Green CEO and 1992 Fellow

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ECHOING GREEN IS AN ACCELERATOR FOR SOCIAL IMPACT

For nearly 40 years, we’ve backed entrepreneurs solving problems around the world. Our popular Fellowship program has served leaders like Michelle Obama, Van Jones, and the founders of City Year and Teach for America. Echoing Green provides tailored support throughout each Fellow’s journey, including funding, community, and resources. We believe a better future is possible — and that social entrepreneurs are going to be the ones to build it.

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Impact

2026 APPLICANTS BY THE NUMBERS

4,100+
applications received
139
countries represented in fellowship applications
1000+
Echoing Green Fellows over the past 40 years

“Sometimes truth merits repeating over and over again: Echoing Green changed my life. It is the most incredible community and network I have ever experienced.”

— Lori Robinson, 2018 Fellow