Local ideas. Global support. Real-world impact. ๐ŸŒ #GlobalShapers

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๐ŸŒ Young people arenโ€™t waiting for change, theyโ€™re creating it. The Global Shapers Impact Report reveals insights from 4,000 young changemakers across 140 countries tackling climate change, inequality & more. Learn how to empower them: ow.ly/kEOm50UHton @wef #WEF25
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Meet the Global Shapers Innovation Prize Winners 2025! ๐ŸŒโœจ From tackling medical debt to transforming classrooms and powering rural communities with solar โ€” these Innovation Prize winners are proving that bold ideas and local action can spark global change. ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ† A huge thank you to the Global Alliance for YOUth and Accenture for making this prize possible and supporting youth-led innovation around the world. ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ† #GSAS25 #NextGenNow
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In todayโ€™s fast-changing world, protecting employability is as vital as protecting jobs. ๐ŸŽง Join Christophe Catoir, CEO of Adecco Group, as he shares insights from the latest skilling report. Essential perspectives for leaders and career navigators! ow.ly/NIAh50VPNUC
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๐ŸŽฅ Join us on 15 May at 10 AM CEST for our Live Show featuring special guest Bryonie Guthrie, driving force behind the new Future50 initiative! Discover how young people are collaborating with the World Economic Forum. Register: linkedin.com/events/73265249โ€ฆ
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๐ŸŒ Secure funding for your start-up helping people in Asia live better! Join the Innovating for Asiaโ€™s Demographic Future Challenge by @UpLink, @Manulife, and @wef. ๐Ÿ“Œ Submit your solution on UpLink by 12 May! ow.ly/N1qQ50VLVoo
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Art is a powerful tool for youth engagement and social change. This idea anchored the Paris retreat held earlier in April. ๐Ÿ’™ Over three days, Global Shapers connected with creativity and purpose. Thanks to the Global Shapers Paris Hub & partners for an inspiring weekend!
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88% of young changemakers consult local stakeholders; 82% seek feedback, demonstrating that youth-led impact initiatives are being co-created with communities! Read more: ow.ly/zGLc50VH8Er
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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 40 Shapers from 18 hubs across 5 countries united in Thiruvananthapuram, for the Spice Coast Retreat, bringing together Global Shapers in India (South), Sri Lanka, and Maldives. Check if your city has a Hub and find out how to apply to be a Shaper: globalshapers.org/home
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Introducing the Future50, a diverse cohort of 50 Global Shapers working at the intersection of strategic foresight, systems change, and intergenerational impact, connecting ideas to action. Learn more about the initiative: ow.ly/NbSN50VH34X
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โณ Last chance to register for the cybersecurity workshop tomorrow! Global Shapers, learn from experts how to enter the field and gain essential skills. Don't let cyber stereotypes hold you back from exploring a career in this growing field! Register via TopLink โœ”๏ธ
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Wrapped up another fantastic event at the 2025 Nordic-Baltic Retreat in Helsinki with 40 Global Shapers! ๐Ÿ’™ Kiitos to the Helsinki Hub for hosting, and to everyone who brought their curiosity, energy, and ideas.
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๐Ÿ” What's stopping you from a cybersecurity career? Join an exclusive workshop by Standard Chartered and the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity on 24 April at 4 pm CEST. Weโ€™ll simplify cybersecurity and highlight key skills. โœ”๏ธ Register via TopLink!
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Last weekend, 75 Shapers from 17 Hubs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland gathered for a retreat, hosted by the Salzburg Hub! From discussions to a masked ball, it was a weekend celebrating our community. The SWAG spirit is thriving! ๐Ÿ’™
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Last week, over 20 Global Shapers from Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Uganda, and Rwanda convened in Kigali for the Global AI Summit on Africa. Together, they explored how emerging technologies can help solve the continentโ€™s most urgent challenges.
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During yesterday's live show, our guest Akshay Joshi challenged the myth that a strong tech background is required to enter the field, instead highlighting the value of transferable skills and a mindset for continuous learning. ๐ŸŽฅ Watch the recording: ow.ly/M5UO50VyKlt
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We'll be hearing from Global Shapers Kathy Liu and Alphaeus Hanson during tomorrow's monthly show on the topic of cybersecurity! ๐Ÿ“… Join us at 3 PM CEST on LinkedIn Live and share your ideas for young people to safely navigate & shape the digital world. linkedin.com/events/globalshโ€ฆ
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๐ŸŒŽ Acknowledging Our Past, Shaping Our Future was the theme of SHAPE APAC in Adelaide, Australia in March. Despite a cyclone in the region, 120 Global Shapers from hubs across Asia-Pacific united to explore topics such as Indigenous knowledge, renewable energy & innovation.
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โญ Last week, Global Shapers in Brussels had the honor of meeting Her Excellency Jane Ittogi, First Lady of Singapore, who is a true champion for social justice. Engaging with inspiring leaders who value young voices fuels our passion for meaningful change.
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Global Shaper Alumni & TeamLift Co-founder & CEO Bozhanka Vitanova explores the 'Know-How Economy,' where AI expertise is shared, tokenized & traded as an asset. Have you used AI to transform your business? Share your story! Read the full article: weforum.org/stories/2025/03/โ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ’ก What will 2050 look like? From AI assistants to new models for the care economy, Global Shapers share their hopes and fears for the decades ahead. Read the new white paper to learn about the Longevity Economy Taskforce: wef.ch/longevityeconomy25 #GlobalShapersImpact
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๐Ÿ“ˆ Is the world ready for an economy where people live longer? Check out the Global Shapers Longevity Economy Taskforce's insights in the new World Economic Forum & Mercer white paper on key trends and innovations to future-proof the longevity economy. wef.ch/longevityeconomy25
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