Global Shapers are expected to take part in Hub projects. Projects can be anything from an event, to a report, to a campaign. Some projects are coordinated within a single Hub, whereas others can be pan-Hub projects, sometimes drawing together Shapers from across the globe. The key is for the project to generate some positive social impact.
COVID-19, Education
The Johannesburg Hub, in partnership initiated a series of webinars at the beginning of a period that was very foreign to all of us
COVID-19
In addressing the shortage of facemasks for our healthcare workers at the frontline of this pandemic, this project was initiated to address this challenge.
Education, Gender Equality
The ability to understand and effectively use sound financial principles in our personal lives is a skill that many women do not have.
Mental Health, LGBTQI+, Equity, Inclusion
In a country where the LGBTQ+ community faces daily threats, queer individuals often lack a safe space and community that can act as a support network.
Education, Employment, Inclusion
Education is a human right, and it is a right that has not been accessible to all South Africans as it should be.
Eqiuty, Inclusion
Food scarcity in South Africa is another area where inequality is highly pronounced and deteriorating food security has been accelerated by the pandemic. Moletsane High School, based in Soweto.
Climate
Climate change is one of the world’s biggest challenges and more so for a developing country like South Africa which is already facing some of the impacts caused by climate change, such as the lack of annual rainfall and increasing temperatures creating drought-like conditions.
Employment, Education
The small business space was not left untouched by the devastation of the pandemic and we acknowledge the support that our local entrepreneurs need.
Equity, Inclusion, 4IR
The Global Shapers Community has been mandated by the World Economic Forum to drive a series of dialogues titled the Davos Labs Project. The Davos Lab is the world’s first grassroot and youth-driven recovery plan.