Welcome!
Founded by Klaus Schwab in 2011, the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community is a scalable solution for organizing and mobilizing the full potential of young people.
Over the last decade, Global Shapers have contributed knowledge, resources and tools to help members and our hubs create change. Explore the pages below to learn more about our community and how we do our work. Read our monthly newsletter for the latest updates.
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Our Charter outlines the global standards that all members and hubs in our organization are responsible to uphold. Our Charter was created by Shapers for Shapers and includes best practices that have been identified by members since our community was created in 2011. By joining the Global Shapers Community, YOU agree to live up to its principles and values.
- Meet the Global Shapers Team: Get to know your Community Manager and more!
- Global Shapers Governance Bodies: Who sets our community's strategic direction?
- Advisory Council: Who are the Advisory Council members and what is their role?
- Community Champions: Who is my Community Champion and how can they help me?
- Founding Curators: What makes an effective Founding Curator? What is your role?
- Hub Curatorship: What leadership role do Curators and Vice Curators play in hubs?
- Curatorship Elections: Why do we hold elections and how do we uphold transparency?
- Leadership Training: Level up your leadership skills through courses and coaching.
- Membership: Who are Global Shapers? What are the benefits of being a Global Shaper?
- Manifesto: How do Global Shapers interact with local communities and the world?
- Digital Tools: How do I connect with Global Shapers worldwide, on TopLink and beyond?
- Alumni Charter: Who are our alumni? How do Alumni continue to engage in our work?
- Alumni Toolkit: How can Alumni make the most of their engagement and status?
- Partners: Who are our partners and what are the do's and don'ts of fundraising?
- Hub Model: Why do we have city-based teams? What are the responsibilities of a hub?
- New Hubs: How do I open a hub? What are our growth targets for the year ahead?
- Hub Branding: How do I talk about and promote my hub? Does my hub have a logo?
- Twin Cities: What do I need to know about the programme? Who is my twin city hub?
- Managing Hubs on TopLink: How do I track, add and remove hub members on TopLink?
- Managing Hub Inboxes: How do I manage emails with the globalshapers.org domain?
- Hub Conflict and Closure: How do we resolve conflict? When do we close hubs?
- Impact Model: What is the Global Shapers Community's Theory of Change?
- Hub Projects: What makes a great hub project? What are cross-hub initiatives?
- Project Reporting: How do I upload and manage our hub projects on TopLink?
- Project Showcase: How can I showcase our projects and amplify our results?
- Impact Areas: What are our six priority impact areas and why do they matter?
- Climate Action: How can Global Shapers engage on addressing the Climate Crisis?
- Grants Guide: How can I identify and receive grand funding to accelerate my impact?
- Impact Officers Overview: Who are Impact Officers and how do they scale impact?
- Impact Officers Handbook: What are the key skills Impact Officers should focus on?
- Innovation Prize: How do I apply for funding and mentorship for our hub project?
- Calendar: Explore what's happening in the Global Shapers Community this month.
- Activities and Events: Explore what upcoming opportunities exist this year and next!
- Forum Meetings FAQ: How can I apply to attend the Annual Meeting in Davos and more?
- Visiting Switzerland: What do you need to know to get a visa and travel to Switzerland?
- Virtual Event Guide: Read tips and tricks for hosting memorable meetings online.
- Sustainability Guide: Meeting in person? Implement a sustainability strategy!
- Social Media: Follow us or submit social content to spotlight your hub's work and impact.
- Write for Agenda: Share your thought-leadership on the World Economic Forum's blog.
- Davos Lab: Explore the findings and calls to action of our Youth Recovery Plan.
Can't find what you're looking for? Login to TopLink, our community's digital engagement platform, to engage with your peers, connect on projects, ask questions and share solutions. Access our Library for additional resources or send a message to HQ.
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- Activities and Events - Global, regional and local community activities and events
- Alumni Charter - Alumni membership, engagement and governance processes
- Alumni Network Onboarding Toolkit - A welcome guide for new Alumni members
- Visiting Switzerland - All you need to know before travelling to Switzerland
- Calendar - Our community's official calendar on TopLink (see all upcoming activities)
- Celebrating a Decade of Impact - Impact Reporting celebrating 10 years of impact
- Charter - Official Community Charter (all global standards for members and hubs)
- Communications and Branding Guide - Guidelines and best practices on communications
- Community Champions - About the Global Shapers Community Champions programme
- Conflict Resolution - Steps to managing hub conflict (and when hubs are closed)
- Curatorship - Roles and responsibilities of Curators and Vice-Curators
- Curatorship Curriculum - Self-guided programme for Curators and Vice Curators
- Curatorship Elections - How to run successful and transparent hub elections
- Digital Engagement - Learn more about TopLink and other digital platforms
- Global Shapers Governance Bodies - Global Shapers leadership structure and roles
- Global Shapers Impact Model - The GSC Theory of Change explained
- Global Shapers Virtual Session Toolkit - Tips and tricks to lead a virtual session
- Grants Guide - Recommendations to identify and receive grant funding
- History - History of the Global Shapers Community and our key milestones
- Hub Development and Growth - Community growth and hub expansion
- Hub Engagement - Tips and tricks on engaging and inspiring hub members
- Hub Membership - Applications, benefits, transfers, termination of hub members
- Hub Model - Hub principles, practices and policies to guide activities at the local level
- Hub Projects and Impact - Project criteria, steps for implementation and reporting
- Impact Areas Toolkit - Details on our six priority impact areas and collective action
- Impact Officers Handbook - Self-guided programme for Impact Officers
- Impact Officers Overview - Impact Officers role and responsibilities
- Manage Your Hub on TopLink - Tips and tricks for managing your hub TopLink page
- Manage Your Hub's Collaborative Inbox - How to manage emails with our domain
- Millennial Manifesto - Our commitment to past, present and future generations
- National and Sub-Regional Retreats - Guidelines to host a retreat in your city
- Newsletter - Latest updates and opportunities from Global Shapers Headquarters
- Partnerships Guide - Guidelines and best practices on partnerships and fundraising
- Project Showcase - How to identify, showcase and scale leading projects in your region
- SHAPE Guide & FAQ - Guidelines to host a SHAPE event in your city
- Start a Global Shapers Hub - Sample twelve-month step by step plan for starting a hub
- Sustainability - Best practices to keep in mind when bringing members together in-person
- The Davos Lab: Youth Recovery Plan - 40 policy recommendations for youth by youth
- The Global Shapers Climate Journey - Dive deeper into the Protect the Planet Impact Area
- TopLink Library - Find additional community resources and relevant links on TopLink
- TopLink Home - Post on our Activity Feed to share information with all members
- Twin Cities Programme - An initiative to scale collaboration and best practices worldwide
- Upload your Project to TopLink - Guide to submitting your hub projects on TopLink
- World Economic Forum Meetings FAQ - Applications and upcoming opportunities