# Global Shapers Community

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

[Learn more](https://www.globalshapers.org/about)


**11,000+** Global Shapers

**450** Local Hubs

**140** Countries and Territories


## Next Generation Now: Youth Dialogues 2026

Your window into the Global Shapers Annual Summit 2026 and an opportunity to learn how the World Economic Forum engages with the next generation of changemakers.


### Intergenerational Leadership in Action

Why institutions must move beyond youth participation to shared decision-making.

[Link](https://www.youtube.com/live/YFtzcSf6XQg?si=ZXLIGaZfrWK7J85F)


### Anxiety to Agency: Restoring Our Planet

Turning environmental concern into effective local action for better planetary outcomes.

[Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e8OHkm2NZ4&t)


### Entrepreneurship for a New Era

Entrepreneurship is being redefined by a generation keen to create social value.

[Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcj5FsdSbU4)


### Signals for the Future

What can today's emerging trends and weak signals reveal about the world of tomorrow?

[Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0jrj_FWhvQ&t)


## 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.


## 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.

[Learn more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-shapers-community-annual-report-2024-2025/)


### 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.

[Learn more](https://www.globalshapers.org/our-impact)


### 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.

[Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nuymdlTZsw&list=PLpFpu9eUzbJw7qZF0Un0dngMNysGXc8Lm)


### Youth Pulse Survey

If you're 18–30, take part in the World Economic Forum's flagship youth survey and help shape the conversations and decisions that affect your future.

[Participate](https://wefglobal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d9ZvhwIGkcbJEhw)


## Flagship Collaborations

Embedding intergenerational perspectives into global agendas.


### Intergenerational Foresight

Bringing generations together for long-term decision-making.

[Global Foresight Network](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-foresight-network/intergenerationalforesight)


### Longevity Economy Taskforce

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

[Longevity Economy Initiative](https://initiatives.weforum.org/financial-resilience-for-every-generation/about)


### Equal Air Collaborative

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

[GFC on Clean Air](https://initiatives.weforum.org/global-future-council-on-clean-air/home)


### Shapers for Plastic Pollution

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

[Global Plastic Action Partnership](https://www.globalplasticaction.org/home)


## Projects

*Browse community projects and initiatives*


## Global Shapers Show

Hosted by Natalie Pierce, Head, Global Shapers Community


### The Young Global Leaders Model

with Ida Jeng-Christensen and Dana Shukirbayeva

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7460350430037061632/?viewAsMember=true)


### Knowledge communities

with Martina Szabo and Roddy Weller

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/events/globalshapersmonthlyshow-april27451976155227787265/theater/)


### International Women's Day

with Sunita Dangol

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7432716860669714432/?viewAsMember=true)


### 15-Year Anniversary

with Natalie Pierce and Michelle Goyhman

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7370820801916387329/)


## Driving change

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


## A few words from our members