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.
This is how people in 2025 are getting their news
Jul 14, 2025 · Young influencers are also playing a significant role in many Asian countries, the report says. The second emerging theme highlighted by the report is the use of artificial …
Why young people worldwide want and need ‘meaningful work’
Sep 6, 2024 · Young people say they want 'meaningful work' that is fair, fulfilling and impactful. Meaningful work isn’t only about fair wages and benefits – it encompasses a sense of …
Young people hold the key to creating a better future
Aug 12, 2021 · Young people today are coming to age in a world beset by crises. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic devastated lives and livelihoods around the world, the socio-economic …
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. …
Meet the 2021 class of Young Global Leaders | World Economic …
Mar 10, 2021 · Each year the World Economic Forum names its new Young Global Leaders - a group of remarkable people under 40 from different communities and industries.
Why youth need to drive policymaking for climate action
Jul 15, 2025 · While young people are heavily involved in climate action campaigns, they are underrepresented in climate policymaking. The accelerating pace of climate change is …
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 …
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 …
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 …