Bringing young leaders together now matters more than ever
Jul 9, 2025 · The Global Shapers network of young leaders will meet in Geneva to unlock new ideas, build partnerships and ignite collective action for lasting impact.
Youth face a mental health perfect storm. Here's how to help
Mar 7, 2025 · Young people worldwide are facing a generational mental health crisis. Economic, social and environmental issues are putting them under unprecedented pressure. The Youth …
Young people have the power to break barriers to women’s …
Mar 7, 2025 · Women continue to face systemic obstacles in education, employment, digital access and more – but three youth-led initiatives show how gender equality can begin at the …
Empowering young people is future-proofing business and society …
Jan 23, 2025 · Young people bring critical perspectives that are often dramatically different to those of older generations, especially when it comes to digital and societal expectations. …
Why investing in young people has never been more important
Jan 21, 2025 · Young people are pioneering new ways to tackle urgent crises. The Global Shapers Impact Report calls for more support for young changemakers.
A new generation of changemakers: Meet the YGL Class of 2025
Apr 15, 2025 · The World Economic Forum announces the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025, a cohort of 116 remarkable individuals who are shaping industries and driving progress …
Inspiring young minds to create climate change solutions
Jun 4, 2025 · Young people need high-quality, solutions-focussed online science resources to help them understand climate change and feel inspired to develop solutions.
Nikhil Kamath on opportunity for young Indian entrepreneurs
Jun 26, 2025 · Nikhil Kamath talked with the World Economic Forum on access to capital, mentorship and his vision for empowering India's next generation of entrepreneurs.
3 ways to engage young people for effective climate action
Oct 20, 2021 · Despite their engagement on this issue, young people continue to be sidelined in decision-making. A white paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs found that …
We asked young people what changes they want for the future.
Aug 20, 2021 · Over the past year, the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers community has organized dialogues and surveys on what young people see as the most pressing issues …