Equipping 1 million youth with better skills by 2030 Centre for the New Economy and SocietyThrough the Forum’s Reskilling Revolution, Global Shapers have committed to equipping 1 million young people with better skills by 2030. In 2024-2025, 182 hubs trained 42,000 young people through skills workshops, trainings and entrepreneurship accelerators. In Yola Hub, Nigeria, Global Shapers boosted literacy by 57% in an internally displaced person (IDP) camp in Adamawa State, reaching thousands of displaced and underserved children with educational materials. In London III Hub, United Kingdom, Global Shapers launched an AI and cybersecurity training for marginalized youth, with the goal of training 15,000 learners. These efforts not only build local opportunity but also shaped global debates, with Global Shapers contributing valuable insights to the Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 and Future of Jobs Report 2025. Mobilizing global climate action ahead of COP30 Centre for Nature and ClimateIn collaboration with the Centre for Nature and Climate, Global Shapers mobilized communities worldwide to advance climate-focused solutions. In 2024-2025, 143 projects addressed food security, nature restoration, waste reduction and plastic pollution. In Rio de Janeiro Hub, Brazil, Global Shapers created community gardens and greenhouses in favelas, supporting 500 families with climate-resilient food production. In Abuja Hub, Nigeria, Global Shapers recycled 2,000kg of plastic bottles, funding school scholarships for displaced children while reducing waste. To influence global negotiations, Global Shapers also co-developed a Youth Climate Manifesto with the COP30 Presidency’s Youth Climate Champion and the Forum’s Centre for Climate and Nature. Advancing financial resilience for all generations Centre for Financial and Monetary SystemsPartnering with the Longevity Economy Initiative, Global Shapers modelled solutions for financial resilience and ageing societies. Together, 24 hub projects worldwide focused on closing critical gaps in financial literacy while influencing global systems change. In Phnom Penh Hub, Cambodia, Global Shapers trained 4,000 youth aged 10-17 in financial literacy, breaking cultural barriers around money and preparing the next generation for independence. In Ludhiana Hub, India, Global Shapers empowered more than 100 students, 150 women and 200 seniors with practical financial knowledge through workshops and community mentorship networks. At the systems level, the Global Shapers Longevity Economy Taskforce co-authored the Future-Proofing the Longevity Economy: Innovations and Key Trends white paper and contributed to expert groups shaping equitable financial futures. Building trust in AI from the ground up Centre for the Fourth Industrial RevolutionAs AI reshapes society, Global Shapers are working with the Forum to ensure technology remains ethical, inclusive and people-centred. In 2024-2025, 52 hubs in 35 countries delivered innovative workshops on digital literacy, misinformation and data security. In Jaipur Hub, India, Global Shapers launched rural technology centres, equipping farmers and artisans with AI-powered tools to boost yields and livelihoods. In Johannesburg Hub, South Africa, they helped young female entrepreneurs scale social enterprises with AI solutions. In Geneva Hub, Switzerland, Global Shapers introduced children to robotics through hands-on workshops with mBot2 robots. Insights from these initiatives shaped the Forum’s AI governance dialogues and extended into Future50, a joint programme with the Forum’s Strategic Intelligence Initiative, preparing 50 young leaders to apply intergenerational foresight to local issues and technologies. Tackling health inequities through innovation Centre for Health and HealthcareWorking with the Centre for Health and Healthcare, Global Shapers advanced the Health for All Initiative by addressing systemic barriers to health and well-being. In 2024-2025, 96 hubs delivered projects to advance health equity, mental health, women’s health and more. In the United States, Global Shapers launched Shred the Debt, a cross-hub effort erasing millions in medical debt. Sacramento Hub eliminated $541,641 for 343 people; Chicago Shapers forgave $1.7 million for 1,317 people, with plans to expand to 50 cities. In Ilorin Hub, Nigeria, Global Shapers created Safe Space for Her, reaching 300 girls across three schools with menstrual health education. At the global level, Global Shapers participated in an intergenerational mentorship series through the Global Alliance for Women’s Health, linking senior and early-career medical professionals to strengthen women’s health in global discourse.Table 1: Turning global ambition into local action Global Shapers Community: Annual Report 2024-2025 11

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