Foreword For more than 50 years, the World Economic Forum has worked to bring together leaders from governments, businesses and civil society to tackle the most pressing challenges of our time. But today, leadership is no longer confined to established institutions, heads of state or top executives. It belongs to everyone – and especially to young people. The Global Shapers Community was created from this belief. Established in 2011, the Global Shapers Community is a movement of young people working together to address local, regional and global challenges. In more than 500 cities in over 150 countries and territories – from Accra to Auckland and Zurich to Zagreb – Global Shapers are accelerating climate action, safeguarding mental health, advancing economic equity, driving digital inclusion and more, often where traditional approaches have fallen short. What makes this community unique is not just the scale or diversity of its 10,000 members but the way it bridges local insight with global systems. Global Shapers engage directly with the Forum’s Initiatives, ensuring global priorities translate into tangible local action. Through flagship meetings such as the Annual Meeting in Davos and the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings (SDIM) in New York, Global Shapers contribute grounded perspectives on everything from artificial intelligence (AI) to humanitarian action. They bring urgency, foresight and lived experience to the global agenda – helping shape policies and partnerships that work for all. This report demonstrates how Global Shapers are translating the Forum’s mission – to improve the state of the world – into measurable, people-centred and place-based results. Whether organizing town halls on trust in democracy, creating jobs through apprenticeships and social enterprise, or restoring mangroves and urban spaces to fight climate change, Global Shapers are working not only for their communities, but for the collective future we all share. This is more than a community. It’s a movement. And our momentum is growing. To our members, partners and supporters across the globe: a sincere thank you. Your passion, collaboration and belief in the power of young people fuel everything we do. Together, we are shaping a world that is more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful for all.Natalie Pierce Head, Global Shapers Community Global Shapers Community: Annual Report 2024-2025 3

Global Shapers Community Annual Report 2024 2025