Global Shapers Impact Report 2025

Images: Getty, Pexels, SHAPE Africa (2024) Global Shapers Community, Kakuma Hub, Alexandria Hub Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders. © 2024 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.Contents Foreword 3 Executive summary 4 Overview of methodology 5 1 Global outlook for young people: key trends shaping the future 9 1.1 Economic outlook: confronting barriers and disparities 12 1.2 Educational outlook: aligning skills and demands 13 1.3 Social outlook: navigating anxiety amid uncertainties 14 1.4 Political outlook: achieving greater representation 15 1.5 Technological outlook: driving ethical innovation 16 2 Framework for young changemakers: strategies and 17 tactics for action 3 Practical examples and case studies: catalysts of change 22 and empowerment 3.1 Action by young people: case studies 23 3.2 Action for young people: case studies 27 Conclusion 32 Appendices 33 A1 Community indicators 33 A2 List of hubs 35 Contributors 38 Endnotes 39 Global Shapers Impact Report 2