Global Shapers Community
A network of young changemakers under 30 who turn local ideas into answers for global challenges.
Empowering young people to lead, act and be heard
We bring together community action, a worldwide network and partners from business, government and civil society – so that young leaders can take on urgent problems and help shape what comes next.
- 11,000+ Global Shapers
- 450 Local Hubs
- 140 Countries and Territories
How do young leaders see the world today and where do they see opportunity tomorrow?
Insights from 11,367 young people across 134 countries and 433 cities.
Explore dataOur Model
Today's challenges call for a new kind of leadership. Our model helps young people move from ambition to action, from ideas to working solutions and from local impact to global influence.
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Build youth leaders
We give young changemakers the skills, experience and networks to lead with purpose. Working on real challenges, they learn to motivate others, form alliances and make change happen.
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Accelerate youth-led action
Shapers design and run projects with their communities that tackle pressing problems – creating impact on the ground and contributing to progress far beyond their city.
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Amplify youth voices
Young people belong at the table. We link emerging leaders with decision-makers and global platforms so that their perspective shapes policies, partnerships and solutions.
Flagship Collaborations
Bringing the perspective of every generation into global agendas.
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Intergenerational Foresight
Connecting generations to make long-term decisions together.
Global Foresight Network -
Longevity Economy Taskforce
A knowledge platform helping young leaders find answers for ageing societies.
Longevity Economy Initiative -
Equal Air Collaborative
More than 100 hubs putting young people at the centre of clean air action.
GFC on Clean Air -
Shapers for Plastic Pollution
Backing youth-led solutions to the plastic pollution crisis.
Global Plastic Action Partnership
Driving change
From big cities to remote islands and refugee camps, Global Shapers show resilience and create change where it is hardest.
Global Shapers Community: A Generation in Action
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A few words from our members
"Joining the Global Shapers opened doors I didn't know existed – up to taking part in the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting. It changed how I see my own role."
"Being a Shaper gave me the confidence to start something of my own: together with others I co-founded a youth-led non-profit that now works across the whole country."