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Global Shapers Community September 2023 Newsletter

Here is everything you need to know this month!

  1. Community Updates
  2. World Economic Forum Events
  3. Impact Opportunities
  4. Community Spotlight

Community Updates

1. Charter Updates

By joining the Global Shapers Community, you agree to live up to the principles, practices and values outlined in the Global Shapers Community Charter. Our Charter outlines the global standards that all members and hubs are responsible to uphold.

Our Charter has been updated for the year ahead. Review the updates to our Membership Commitments, Responsible Behaviour, Membership Cancellation, Hub Closure and more.

2. SHAPEs 2023

SHAPEs are regional events created by Shapers for Shapers. Applications have closed to attend SHAPEs in 2023. We can't wait to see you in one of the cities below!

3. SHAPEs 2024

Is your hub inspired by SHAPE events this year, and eager to host in 2024? Hosting a regional SHAPE event could be the ultimate challenge to help your strong hub team grow further. With HQ, host hubs define the theme and objectives of SHAPE events to strengthen the capacity of Shapers and relationships across the network and region.

If your hub hopes to host a SHAPE in 2024, complete our interest form by 15 October 2023! Read more about SHAPE events and hosting in the SHAPE Guide & FAQs.

4. Open a Global Shapers hub!

Young people are key to building a more sustainable, equitable and resilient future. Our goal is to expand the Global Shapers Community to all corners of the world and empower as many change-makers as possible.

Are you ready to become a Founding Curator, or do you have someone in mind for the role? Join us to kick-start your new hub through our incubator! To participate, prospective Founding Curators must express interest to globalshapers@weforum.org before 30 September 2023. Successful teams will open new hubs by the end of December 2023.

5. Professional Coaching

Coaching.com provides 100 Global Shapers a free six-month professional coaching experience each year. Through monthly one-on-one sessions, this programme supports young changemakers to advance their impact goals and career aspirations. Don't miss this chance! If you would benefit from working with a coach for six months, apply by 20 September 2023.

6. Monthly Show

This month's show will take place during the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2023!

Join us on 21 September at 21:00 CEST. We will be live on TopLink and the World Economic Forum website with Erica Viegas, Partnerships Manager for the Forum Foundations and a proud Global Shapers alumna.

This special-edition monthly show will feature young changemakers at the United Nations General Assembly and their perspectives on shaping the multilateral system. We'll demonstrate why engaging and empowering young innovators, activists and entrepreneurs is imperative for accelerating the achievement of the Global Goals. See you there!

World Economic Forum Events

7. World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024

We can't wait to welcome Global Shapers back to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland in January 2024.

Applications to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 are open! The deadline to apply is 20 September 2023 at 23:59 CEST. To prepare an outstanding application, review our FAQs and video application tips. There's one week left. Apply today!

8. Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2023

This year marks the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda. As the world struggles to rebuild post-pandemic and in the face of a challenging economy, geopolitical fault-lines and the deepening impact of climate change, progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals has been slower than required to achieve the timeline laid out in 2015.

In response, on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, the World Economic Forum will host the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings from 18-22 September 2023 in New York City, USA. You are invited to follow the full virtual programme! Share your thoughts on social media using #SDIM23.

Impact Opportunities

7. Global Risks Perception Survey

The Global Risks Report is published by the World Economic Forum ahead of the Annual Meeting in January each year. The report highlights which economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal and technological concerns are top of mind for leaders in business, government, and civil society, and it explores key emerging risks in a series of deep-dive chapters. It is read by leaders and garners more than 10’000 media mentions.

You are invited to take the Global Risks Perception Survey and��inform the reports insights. Tell us: what are the most concerning risks today, over 2 years, and the next 10 years?

8. Project Submission Form

We heard your feedback: submitting projects to TopLink hasn't always been easy. In response, we designed a brand new Project Submission Form just for you! Upload your projects today.

Community Spotlight

9. Deliver Basic Needs - Libya and Morocco

On 8 September, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the High Atlas mountain range of Morocco. The quake has tragically killed and displaced thousands. Global Shapers across Morocco are uplifting the efforts of and channeling support to trusted organizations on the ground. Learn more and support today.

The same weekend, Storm Daniel struck the Eastern region of Libya, taking hundreds of lives and leaving thousands of people without shelter or access to water and electricity. Tripoli Hub has vetted a trusted fundraiser. Learn more and support today.

10. Agenda

We believe in a world where young people are central to solution-building, policy-making and lasting change.

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