Official Guides for Global Shapers Last update: June 2023

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.

  • 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 CitiesWhat 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 ClosureHow do we resolve conflict? When do we close hubs?

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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