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22 Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2191

OUR STORY

A global movement of extraordinary young people, influencing positive change through dialogue and action

SELF ORGANISED

In each city, teams of Shapers self-organize to create projects that address the needs of their community. Projects are wide-ranging – from responding to disasters and combating poverty, to fighting climate change and building inclusive communities.

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

We look for opportunities to have impact on a global scale by joining forces. A network of peers connected through technology, events and joint projects. Each year, hub leaders known as Curatorsconvene to showcase the work of their hub and strengthen relationships.

DIVERSE

Shapers are diverse in expertise, education, income and race, but are united by their desire to bring about change.. On the regional level, events are designed and led by Shapers to encourage collaboration, share expertise and explore community solutions.

A TIPPING POINT​

With the largest youth population in history, there is an unprecedented opportunity for young people to take an active role in shaping the future. This generation has inherited enormous global challenges, but has the ability to confront the status quo and offer youth-led solutions for change.

A GRASSROOTS NETWORK​

Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional, and global challenges. With more than 13,000 members, the Global Shapers Community spans 430 city-based hubs in 150 countries.

Shapers and the World Economic Forum

In 2011, Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, founded the Global Shapers Community to empower young people to play an active role in shaping local, regional and global agendas.

The Global Shapers Community is a non-profit organization registered in Geneva, Switzerland and housed at the World Economic Forum. The Forum’s contribution to the Shapers organization includes significant financial and in-kind contributions for operational support including staff time, technology tools and opportunities to interact and collaborate with its membership network.

 

Our History

May 2003
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Sep 2007
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October 2011
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Jan 2013
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November 2015
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December 2017
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Our story continues…

It's more than just talented individuals, it's a family who sacrifices time, effort and resources to make a better world. As a Shaper, I have the opportunity to be inspired and to inspire others to actively shape our environment without expecting to be rewarded.

Luis Sena
Santo Domingo Hub

"If you asked me to choose the best part of being a Global Shaper, it's not any of the fancy stuff. It's the people."

Mariel Reed
San Francisco Hub

HUB LEADERSHIP

Cassandra Moodley

Projects Coordinator

Dhiren Govender

Consulting Analyst

Penelope Gregoriou

Investment Analyst

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