Raising the Bar: How Active Changemakers are Making an Impact
The world is flawed and while many are comfortable in accepting it, there are always a few who seek to initiate change. They believe that the systems that are imprinted within society are obsolete, and there is always hope for a better version of the world to exist. This devotion of theirs to altering the world is not limited to just reforming society but aiding those who have been neglected and ignored. These deep rooted changemakers are now taking charge of various industries, benefiting their community and being champions of justice and equality.
One trait that every active activist shares is the fervor to fight against injustice that exists within the varying systems of society. It is extremely generic for these activists to come from the same homes and communities that they are aiming to uplift. They understand the challenges that society faces and provide with long lasting solutions that help combat the given issue. They are the head of the intersectional movement that seeks change in the way the climate crisis is dealt with or how equality and justice is served. These changemakers clearly understand the urgency and need of the situation and are fully committed to being of service.
Today’s unconventional entrepreneurs are outstanding for the fact that they put their skills to effective employment by utilizing the latest technological devices as well as innovations. Social media as well as other digital technologies have been powerful tools of relevant change in a world which has digital devices as pervasive and something that is always on hand. A good instance could be Malala Yousafzai whose campaign for education for the girl child was globalized due to her endorsement. Such a case illustrates the significance of digital platforms for raising awareness for a cause and mobilizing millions people for the sake of the cause. Malala represents the epitome of attempting to challenge oppression which has stronger and cooler narrative when articulated by one person and transformed into a global movement.
As a result of technological advancement, disruptors have been able to provide solutions to problems faster and at a greater scale than ever before. Greta Thunberg is the poster child for this if you will. What started out as a relatively benign school protest to bring awareness to climate change gradually morphed into an international campaign thanks to the internet. Her tenacity and rejection to accept anything less than a revolutionized relationship with nature has motivated hundreds of millions of people to change how they perceive and treat the environment. This view illustrates that disruptors do not require large amounts of money or highly visible platforms in order to succeed; they simply have to be able to see and to be able to articulate and act on it.
Disruptive Corporations have started making an impact as thay are forcing corporates to be more considerate about their societal impact rather than just their profit. Patagonia can be conveyed as a socially responsible company as they practically use their power to influence the world and are guided by their CEO Yvon Chouinard. By embracing sustainable methods and being open as well as engaging in eco-friendly campaigns, Earth’s bigger good has shown that Earth’s greater good can thrive Dental assistants who study on purpose and profit model are changing the world for whoever wants to.
There are even tech innovators working on accessibility and affordability challenges within the healthcare space. Dr Devi Shetty, an esteemed cardiac surgeon hailing from India, has been able to extend affordable healthcare service that high-quality medicine to unattainable cost to the low-income earning bracket. Dr. Shetty’s hospital chain Narayana Health – illustrates that Healthcare is affordable reality and not Utopian vision. His work, which is designed to prove that high-cost medical treatments cannot be the only option, shifts the idea that there is a real chance to create a fairer health care system for all countries over the world.
Disruptors belong to more than just the spheres of activism and business crafting; they are all actively participating in changing the institutions of culture. Such directors as Ava Du Vernay, tear apart social constructs through films on social justice and representation giving a voice to the outcast. She has starred in and produced works like *Selma* and *When They See Us* that raise awareness on racial discrimination and inequality. By re telling stories and representing voices that are barely heard, cultural disruptors are key to the alteration of the customs of a society.
Disruptors are constructing change in education too. Sal Khan opened doors of transformation along with other educators by creating an online platform with free material known as khan academy. Khan Academy removes socio economic borders allowing anyone with internet access gain education regardless of their circumstances and strives to do so at their pace. This goes against the conventional models of education shifting the paradigm on how technology can provide opportunities. Educational disruptors like him are showing more than just a subject. They are teaching people how to think and be right in this era of constant change.
Disruptors work on eradicating economic inequity as well, mainly through community based projects. Muhammad Yunus introduced the concept of microfinance which provides small loans to those wanting to start their own business. Through Grameen Bank, this man has enabled millions of people to own businesses and become self sufficient, especially women. By breaking core business rules, such as making profit the priority, Dr. Yunus has changed the way people perceive business and poverty relief strategies. The model of black empowerment never fails to reiterate that focused person centered development is the way to go for powerful change.
Disruptors have a knack for rallying people, and one such excellent quality of theirs is this. Examples of this include the Me Too movement co-founded by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi, where violence against Black people and racial inequality are eradicated using community mobilization. Now, what started off as a hashtag, cuts across society and speaks about justice for all and justice that is inclusive of Black people. The unique selling point of Black Lives Matter is that it has the capacity to cut across all communities and maintain energy and pace, which is why disruptors succeed in achieving systematic change in society.
Although Disruptors go through tough resistance they fight for the change and such resilience depicts their determination. Setbacks are often viewed as part and parcel of a revolution initiated for change. Contrary to normal perception of changing defeat, disruption considers it as an opportunity to advance further and achieve a greater success. Their ability to learn constantly and go through tough times determines their level of disruption; this is quite visible in social entrepreneurs who are functioning in tough sociocultural settings with limited resources and a high level of resistance to change.
The change brought by Disruptors also questions if the concept of Leadership is still relevant. Leadership in organizations used to have traditional and outdated thinking as notions of hierarchy posed great control, however that has been shifting massively to a more communal and decentralized view. Disruptors champion a cause and also take responsibility of their actions which allows them to act as facilitators rather than leaders. The nature of their working is open and genuine and true, necessary characteristics in today’s internal environment where the population has rarely any faith in what institutions stand for. The were and the are realtionships coupled with having a cause for a movement enables disruptors and their movements to exist for a longer period than an individual attempt would.
As the world faces intricacies of social issues, the life of a disruptor becomes more instrumental. Climate change, social divides and ever increasing polarization in politics all require creative ideas and audacious moves. Disruptors have the best chance in solving these problems because they have the capacity to defy norms and engage people. Their efforts also serve as a reminder that the development is not effortless, but an active process that incorporates the readiness to be more demanding of the existing system.
Social change disruptors cannot be understood in terms of homogeneous groups covering the population of a geographic area; they can be found in every corner of the world with variations of human experience. Their activities show that anybody in any situation can also be a change maker. Through the use of their capabilities and skills, disruptors show directions towards a just and sustainable reform.
As we honour the work done by disruptors, we also appreciate the power we all have to fight against a given wrong and seek the good. Their tales put us in a position to reason, to do things, and extend the benefits of being together. In the years to come, the vivid illustration of the purpose-oriented dissidents shall also be a constant alerter that change is only possible but real when led by focus and determination. The world they illustrate is certainly not like the beyond vision; rather it is clear reality which is there to be, one disruption at the time.
