Global Shapers Community

A network of young changemakers, aged under 30, advancing local solutions to global challenges.

Empowering young people to lead, act and be heard

Through community-driven action, global collaboration and partnerships across business, government and civil society, we enable young leaders to tackle pressing challenges and shape the future.

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.

Our Model

The challenges of our time require a new generation of leaders. Our leadership model empowers young people to turn ambition into action, ideas into solutions and local impact into global influence.

Build youth leaders

We empower young changemakers with the skills, experiences and networks to lead with purpose. By taking on real-world challenges, they learn how to inspire others, build coalitions and drive meaningful change.

Accelerate youth-led action

Global Shapers develop and implement community-led solutions that address urgent challenges, creating impact locally while contributing to broader global progress.

Amplify youth voices

Young voices deserve a seat at the table. We connect emerging leaders with decision-makers and global platforms, ensuring youth perspectives inform policies, partnerships and solutions that shape the future.


Flagship Collaborations

Embedding intergenerational perspectives into global agendas.

Intergenerational Foresight

Bringing generations together for long-term decision-making.

Longevity Economy Taskforce 

A knowledge platform for young leaders to problem-solve for ageing societies.

Equal Air 
Collaborative

Mobilizing 100+ Hubs to place young people at the heart of clean air action.

Shapers for Plastic Pollution

Championing youth-led solutions to tackle the plastic pollution crisis.

Driving change

From urban areas to remote islands and refugee camps like Kakuma, Global Shapers exhibit resilience, driving change in challenging settings.

Global Shapers Show

Hosted by Natalie Pierce, Director, Global Shapers Community

Youth Employment Trends

with Eesha Moitra, Huzaifa Khan and Brad Olsen

International Youth Day

with Alexandre H. C. Anthis and Calimna Sladic

Intergenerational Leadership

with André Hoffman

Leadership Lessons

with Ida Jeng-Christensen and Dana Shukirbayeva

A few words from our members

"Being a Global Shaper has opened doors to extraordinary opportunities, including my participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, which was life-changing.


Chitra Gomanee

Port Louis Hub, Mauritius

"Being a Global Shaper bolstered my confidence and enabled me to grow my impact by co-founding a youth-led non-profit organisation that is creating nationwide change.


Bianca Goebel

Melbourne Hub, Australia

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