Global Shapers Impact Report 2025

Recommendations The World Economic Forum is committed to empowering young voices through the Global Shapers Community and beyond, ensuring that young people have a seat at the table where solutions are being built. Addressing this challenge requires collective effort. Organizations, businesses, and governments are called upon to: –Engage young people on the issues they care about: Young leaders have a proven ability to organize action, mobilize stakeholders, and build coalitions for positive change. Involve them in initiatives that align with their priorities, creating opportunities to harness their innovation and determination. –Prioritize funding and resources for youth- led action: By providing sustained funding and reciprocal mentorship to young changemakers, you can empower them to address today’s critical challenges through innovative models of collaboration, unlocking their full potential for transformative impact. –Ensure young people are included in decision-making: Foster intergenerational collaboration by creating inclusive spaces where young experts can influence policy and strategy. Value their insights and integrate their diverse perspectives into decision-making processes that shape their futures. –Support young leaders with tools for influence: Equip young changemakers with the knowledge and opportunities to address power imbalances, empowering their transition from awareness-raising to decision-making. Provide training in advocacy and systems change to help scale their efforts. –Recognize young people as essential agents of change: Acknowledge that the insights and solutions offered by young people are crucial in shaping policies that affect their lives and communities. Amplify their impact and help nurture a new generation of influential leaders and changemakers. By systematically adopting these five recommendations, organizations, businesses and governments can create a supportive ecosystem that empowers young changemakers to thrive. Engaging young people on issues they care about, prioritizing funding for youth-led initiatives, including them in decision-making, equipping them with tools for influence, and recognizing their vital role as agents of change will spark a global movement. Together, it is possible to cultivate a future where young leaders drive positive transformation, creating inclusive solutions that benefit everyone and ensuring a more equitable world for generations to come. Global Shapers Impact Report 31