Be the change

Global Shapers have worked together on thousands of local projects over the past decade, helping their communities worldwide.

2,986

projects

13,974,594

people reached

2,188,482

lives directly supported

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Cross-Hub Initiatives

Global Shapers don’t wait for change – they are the change.

Impact is more than a buzzword. It signifies our commitment to making real, positive change in communities worldwide. Our network leads innovative projects and initiatives, solving problems that matter most to them and their local area. From environmental protection to social justice, Global Shapers are leading youth-led action across the world and solving insufficiently addressed challenges in their communities.


Join us in our mission to shape a better future, one project at a time.

Our areas of impact

The work undertaken by Global Shapers hubs spreads across six areas of impact, aligning with 11 Sustainable Development Goals.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Projects that help improve human rights and social justice while promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Reskilling for the Future

Projects that increase access to education, skills, and jobs and promote entrepreneurship.

Improving Health and Wellbeing

Projects that aim to improve health and well-being for young people and vulnerable groups.

Delivering Basic Needs

Projects that organize humanitarian responses, respond to natural disasters and fight extreme poverty.

Protecting the Planet

Projects that reduce emissions, protect biodiversity and nature, and promote recycling and reusing materials.

Strengthening Civic Engagement

Projects that strengthen democracy, encourage people to vote and inspire young people to become election candidates.

Featured:

Project Prethiksha


Global Shapers Kochi Hub, India

Problem

Kerala faces a mental health crisis. Many young people from marginalized communities, especially students, are dealing with mental health issues and lack proper access to support.

Solution

Project Prethiksha enhances mental health through programmes involving art therapy, interactive games and community storytelling. It offers therapeutic activities and workshops promoting the emotional and social well-being of youth.

Expected outcome

We hope to see a reduction in the prevalence of mental health issues, improved emotional literacy and stronger community bonds among youth.

Goals

In the short term, we aim to increase access to mental health resources and support for marginalized youth. In the long term, we aim to establish a comprehensive source of mental wellness professionals and resources within Kerala to aid ongoing support and education.

Featured:

Amplifying XPAT Voices


Global Shapers Malé Hub, Maldives

Problem

Currently, in the Maldives, the systems for keeping track of expat and migrant workers operate independently and don’t work well together, making it hard to gather useful and accurate data on migrants.

Solution

A platform designed for all migrant worker-related stakeholders to use, providing access to the perspectives of migrant workers themselves. This platform will help support claims related to migrant workers in the Maldives.

Expected outcome

Amplifying XPAT Voices uses modern digital tools to give migrant workers control over their personal data, keeping it private. This helps create trustworthy reports that can lead to better rules and support for workers.

Goals

We plan to get half of the foreign workers in the Greater Malé area, about 25,000 people, to join the XPAT platform to check if worker conditions in Maldives meet ILO standards. Our long-term goal is to involve all foreign workers in the Maldives, around 129,000 people to help us create laws to protect these workers.

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Cross-hub initiatives

By working together on national and global initiatives, Global Shapers accelerate the change they want to see.

Financial Literacy Education

Initiated by the Lisbon Hub and launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Financial Literacy Educational Project addresses the widening financial literacy gap by developing illustrated books for children worldwide. With over 30 hubs involved globally and translations in 20 languages, the initiative aims to advance financial literacy by boosting financial knowledge and reducing inequalities.

Shaping Disability

Initiated by the Colombo Hub and now in its fourth year, Shaping Disability aims to address inequalities and to create a systemic change reframing the value and dignity of persons with disabilities. The latest instalment of the project is led by the Hermosillo Hub and seeks to increase awareness about women with disabilities and underlying intersectional inequalities.

Blood4All

Launched in 2016, Blood4All aims to spark a conversation about the importance of blood donations, increase the amount of blood donors, and coordinate community-driven blood donations through multi-stakeholder collaborations. First initiated by the Panama City Hub, more than 60 hubs worldwide have developed Blood4All activities in their cities.

Decídete México

Decídete México addresses the low political involvement among Mexican youth, aiming to foster a resilient and just democracy. Through various platforms and campaigns, the project empowers youth with key information, advocating for informed decision-making. The project has achieved collaboration with over 12 hubs, working in diverse ways to boost youth political participation.

Inclusive Cyber

Launched in 2018 by the Montreal, London I and Kigali hubs, Inclusive Cyber focuses on leveraging transferable skills from diverse backgrounds.  Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Recovery Projects in 2021, Inclusive Cyber has expanded globally. The initiative not only directly works with students but also contributes to policy development, collaborating with cybersecurity authorities.

Shaping Fashion

Launched in 2018 by the Amsterdam Hub, Shaping Fashion is a global initiative to scale sustainable transformations in the fashion industry. As part of this initiative, hubs drive awareness campaigns on ways to reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle, organizing clothing swaps, recycling drives and more. Since it started, over 55 hubs have participated in the project. 

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