EdCast The Job of Changemaking Posted December 13, 2016 By Matt Weber It is essential that in a world as hyperconnected as ours has become that nobody can be complacent, says Ross Hall, director for education at Ashoka Europe, a pioneering social entrepreneurship organization dedicated to supporting and developing "changemakers." In order to address the world's problems — the problems that all people share — everyone must develop empathy and begin to contribute. And, it's best if this process starts young."For us, learning is a process of becoming and it is continuous," says Hall. "We must create systems — or what we call ecosystems — which are explicitly designed to help every child and adolescent to become empowered for the common good."In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Hall discusses Ashoka's unique approaches to improving the world.About the Harvard EdCast The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber and co-produced by Jill Anderson, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles News A Personalized Learning App Helps Close the Divide Master’s student Iman Usman's innovative startup Ruangguru serves more than 25 million learners in Southeast Asia with high-quality, personalized content. News Every Child Has a Voice Building social-emotional learning skills through the arts EdCast How We Can Better Support Refugees in Education Associate Professor Sarah Dryden-Peterson talks about the ways we can better support refugee children and teachers in education around the world.