Changing the world – one hub at a time
Driving social change locally, impacting globally
Our Mission
The Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, is an international network of young leaders. Created to empower youth to self-organize for impact and to amplify the voice of young leaders, the Shapers Community is a network of over 300 city-based hubs full of change-makers looking to positively impact the world.
Here in Cleveland, we believe there are hundreds of energetic citizens looking for a way to positively impact our city.
Our hub's goal is to leverage the passion of this diverse group of young leaders to create local change through a global lens by sparking critical conversations, prototyping design solutions, supporting community partners through project sprints, and approaching problems through the lens of human-centered design.
What is a Global Shaper?
Watch this quick video to learn about the people within the Global Shapers Community and what they believe a “Shaper” is!
How do we execute on our mission?
Our strategy is three-pronged approach: Cultivate, Amplify + Intensify.
CULTIVATE
Examine our project intentions, community needs, and potential project impact while developing an internal culture that is conducive to meaningful social impact.
Direct community service participation
Human-centered design analyses
Hub meetings, social events, retreats & Hub-to-Hub peer learning exchanges
World Economic Forum (WEF) events
Climate Reality Project trainings
Global Shapers Community annual summits
AMPLIFY
Supporting community partners by sourcing our members’ passions & skills to complete shorter, focused projects. These opportunities help members build critical skills while creating immediate impact.
Ohio Climate Justice Fund Listen, Lead, Share Fall 2021 Grantee
Fair Housing Center affordable tenant screening model development
Rust Belt Riders community compost drop-off site challenge
Voter registration initiatives
INTENSIFY
Dedicate our resources and our knowledge to the realization of member ideas and community partner needs
Luck Circles - Networking with a purpose
Common Ground - Global Perspectives with the Global Shapers
Green New Deal Townhalls with Sunrise Movement Cleveland
Incubate
We thank our Fiscal Sponsor and Partner for supporting our efforts to drive impact within Cleveland.