How Ahmad Ashkar Is Transforming Education Into a Force for Change
                     HOW AHMAD ASHKAR IS An inspiring look into 
TRANSFORMING Ahmad Ashkar’s 
EDUCATION INTO A vision for transforming modern 
FORCE FOR CHANGE education.
INTRODUCTION
 Ahmad Ashkar, founder of the Hult Prize Foundation, 
believes education must go beyond textbooks. He 
envisions purpose-driven learning that inspires 
leadership, creativity, and real-world impact.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN 
LEARNING
 Ashkar emphasizes connecting learning to purpose. 
Students should not only ask what they want to be, but 
what problems they want to solve. Education becomes 
meaningful when linked to global impact.
BRIDGING 
CLASSROOMS AND 
COMMUNITIES
 Through the Hult Prize Challenge, students apply their 
skills to real-world problems. This bridges the gap 
between theory and practice, turning education into a 
force for action.
EDUCATION AS 
LEADERSHIP
 Ashkar believes leadership is about empathy and 
influence, not authority. His programs build future-
ready leaders who measure success by the positive 
change they create.
SOCIAL 
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
 Ahmad Ashkar popularized the idea of social 
entrepreneurship — combining profit with purpose. 
Students create startups that address issues like 
poverty, health, and sustainability.
GLOBAL VISION, LOCAL 
ACTION
 Ashkar’s model connects students, educators, and 
investors worldwide, promoting cross-cultural 
collaboration and global problem-solving through 
education.
THE FUTURE OF 
LEARNING
 Ashkar envisions inclusive, experiential education that 
combines technology, empathy, and innovation. The 
goal: prepare students not just for work, but for 
meaningful global impact.
CONCLUSION
 Ahmad Ashkar’s vision reminds us that education is 
more than preparation — it’s transformation. True 
learning inspires purpose, leadership, and change that 
lasts a lifetime.