"I’m inspired by people who keep demanding humanity from systems designed to withhold it and by the extraordinary power of ordinary people acting together to challenge injustice and create change." - Tess Ingram, AFSEE Fellow. Lear more about Tess: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"Changing the world requires a clear purpose of cultural and ethical change, social commitment, and organized work. This is my primary commitment: to contribute to the culmination of these processes," - Pablo Benítez, AFSEE Fellow. Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

We are excited to share the next case study from our Academic-Practitioner Collaborations (AcPrac) project, written by Mauro Fernández. 
 📚 Read the paper: researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/14...  📚 Leer en Español: researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/14...

"In Somalia, the impact of social exclusion remains hidden, particularly in rural areas where poor people continue to face structural inequality. We need to do so much more to prevent inequality." - Mohamed Ali Taruri, AFSEE Fellow. Lear more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"What inspires me as a changemaker is the belief that creating equitable opportunities for all, especially for those facing the greatest inequalities, helps build a shared future that benefits everyone." - Manisha Wijesignhe, AFSEE Fellow Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"It is overwhelmingly clear that the current economic system does not deliver for people or planet. By design, wealth trickles up as the planet burns. And yet, despite the odds, people constantly resist." - Liam Kennedy, AFSEE Fellow Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"I’m inspired by people who keep showing up, especially young people navigating huge uncertainty and injustice, but still choosing to organise and push for structural change. - Josh Creaser, AFSEE Fellow Learn more about Josh: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"Sustainable change begins when people believe their voices matter and can influence systems around them," shares George Onuorah, one of our new Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity. Learn more about George and his work: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"When I have seen change happen, it has always included commitment from individuals, collaboration, and an openness to innovation." - Jazmin Burgess, AFSEE Fellow. Learn more about Jazmin and her work: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"Seeing how thoughtful collaboration, ethical leadership, and data‑driven decision‑making can expand access to rights and dignity sustains my commitment to change." - George Badurashvili, one of our new AFSEE Fellows Learn more about George: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"Seeing communities continue striving for a better future despite many challenges motivates me to keep contributing toward more inclusive, fair, and people-centered change." - Fridoon Hamidi, AFSEE Fellow Learn more about Fridoon: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"I’m inspired by frontline women in the climate crisis and those facing repression for justice. I draw hope from community solidarity and the cross-pollination of ideas." - Farah Outeldait, AFSEE Fellow Learn more about Farah: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

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Farah Outeldait is an Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity and a climate inequality expert with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of climate finance, social inclusion,…

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"What keeps me moving is people: their courage, humour, solidarity, imagination, and unapologetic love for each other even in difficult conditions." - Evita Das, one of our new Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity. Learn more about Evita: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"One of my main sources of inspiration is seeing people come together to tackle problems. People who, through individual and collective action, embody the values of solidarity, justice, and equity." - Eileen Sosin Martínez, AFSEE Fellow Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

"I am inspired when others gain the voice to share their vulnerabilities within a safe space. For many, it is the first time they have spoken aloud about the challenges they have faced." - Daniel Garcia, incoming AFSEE Fellow Learn more about Daniel: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

“It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of today’s challenges, but I draw inspiration from remembering that many of the rights we have today exist because people before us chose to act," says Aliasgher Janmohammed. Learn more about Aliasgher: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

“I find my purpose in contributing to building fair and egalitarian societies, with a strong conviction that humankind can thrive sustainably for many more generations if we work collectively," says Adriana Romero Barreto. Learn more about Adriana: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellow...

We are thrilled to introduce the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity! 🎉 Learn more about the social-change leaders who will be joining us at the LSE International Inequalities Institute this autumn: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/c...

Celebrating Ten Years of Changemakers: Meet the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity

Jul 22, 2026

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The second episode of the Pedagogy & Social Change podcast is out now! Featuring @soniaexley.bsky.social, it explores the role of universities in driving social change across the education policy landscape. 🎧️ open.spotify.com/episode/55gD...

📢Exciting new vacancy in the @afsee-lse.bsky.social team! The postholder will promote the global engagement and impact of Atlantic Senior Fellows in Social and Economic Equity by providing operational, programmatic and strategic support to the programme. Apply by 30 June: buff.ly/M8aKB7M

Coming up this week! Don't forget to register for our event on Friday 19 June exploring the deep links between climate change and inequality as part of LSE Festival: How to save the planet. 🌍️ 🎟️ Get your tickets: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/events...

Can we tackle climate change without deepening inequality?

This panel brings together leading academics and practitioners to explore the deep links between climate change and inequality, within and between countries. The discussion will ask how…

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📣 Occasional Paper #6: #SriLanka had a #polycrisis in 2019-22. How can it build resilient #entrepreneurs, #businesses and #economy? What does research show in Sri Lanka and the world? Download (free) the proceedings of our workshop in Colombo: www.lse.ac.uk/south-asia-c... @afsee-lse.bsky.social

The Things That Remember Us: Archival Paradox and Ontological Repatriation The latest in our Academic-Practitioner Case Studies, this paper by Ruby Hembrom examines the colonial archive through an Adivasi epistemological and experiential lens. 📚️ researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/13...

How can policymaking become more inclusive & participatory? In our latest Academic-Practitioner Collaborations (AcPrac) case study, Danilo Ćurčić explores the role of deliberative mini-publics (DMPs) in shaping more inclusive social protection policies in Serbia. 📚 Read the paper: buff.ly/fmtFSHq

📢We are excited to launch the 'Pedagogy and Social Change' podcast series, which offers insights into how educational practice can contribute to broader efforts for social justice. 🎧Listen to Episode 1: Global Citizenship Education and Safetyfication: buff.ly/kw2ANAP

What can academic research and front-line practice learn from each other? In our latest Academic-Practitioner Collaborations (AcPrac) case study, Lyla Adwan-Kamara & Lionel Sakyi reflect on a national disability and mental health programme in Ghana. 📚Read the paper: buff.ly/KxhvJg3

📢 Call for papers: Second Conference ECINEQ-Latin American Chapter, Montevideo, October 28-29 2026 Submissions welcomed with theoretical and empirical analysis on inequality, mobility, employment, poverty, and exploitation. 📝 Submission deadline: 28 June 2026 🔗 buff.ly/igNA4fx

As far-right violence rises, we must remember that democracies won’t be rebuilt through confrontation. Countering hate requires care, listening & connection, argues Laura Roth on the AFSEE Blog. 📚Read 'Caring Across the Divide: A Feminist Response to the Far-Right': buff.ly/WeFtRRu

How can we bridge research and practice to save democracy? The AFSEE-funded season of the @peoplevsinequality.bsky.social Podcast explores how academics and practitioners can (better) collaborate in times of autocratisation. 🎧Listen to the four episodes here: buff.ly/WzAnxuB

All 5 episodes of our new season of Instant Coffee are out now! For this season, we teamed up with @afsee-lse.bsky.social to hear from AFSEE Fellows from the Middle East on topics ranging from archiving, education, urban inequality, activism and women's economic empowerment. ow.ly/gyH450YNokO