This young man turned an iron pot and a mirror into a working solar
This young man turned an iron pot and a mirror into a working solar power generator! 🔥⚡ Watch how creativity and simple materials can lead to sustainable so...
Why investing in young people has never been more important
Young people are pioneering new ways to tackle urgent crises. The Global Shapers Impact Report calls for more support for young changemakers.
Young people and AI: 3 things Davos leaders want everyone to know
What does growing up with AI mean for young people? Here are three messages leaders in Davos were keen to get across on the issue.
13 Year old Boy Creates Breakthrough Solar Technology
The latest teenager to wow the world of science is 13-year-old Aidan Dwyer from Long Island, New York—a young man who''s made a startling advance in the burgeoning field of solar energy. Dwyer
5 pathways towards an optimistic future, according to today''s youth
Young leaders are responding to a pattern they''ve noticed and experienced repeatedly, one where organizations commit to social innovation without youth and limited local knowledge. The
Businesswoman Spends Millions on 7kVA Solar Inverter and Tubular
A young Nigerian businesswoman has gone viral after purchasing a 7kVA solar inverter for a large sum and sharing a video of the installation process online.
Young people have the power to break barriers to women''s
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 grassroots.
This young man has ingeniously transformed an old satellite
A rural young man ingeniously created a solar powered generator using a simple iron pot and some mirrors.
Bringing young leaders together now matters more than ever
The Global Shapers network of young leaders will meet in Geneva to unlock new ideas, build partnerships and ignite collective action for lasting impact.
Do young people choose careers the economy can''t sustain?
Young people''s choices in careers are drifting from labour-market needs. New data shows why this matters for skills, growth and economic resilience.
Youth face a mental health perfect storm. Here''s how to help
Young people worldwide are facing a generational mental health crisis. Economic, social and environmental issues are putting them under unprecedented pressure. The Youth Alliance
Young man uses solar energy to generate electricity
Solar energy is a form of renewable energy, in which sunlight is turned into electricity, heat, or other forms of energy we can use. It is a “carbon-free” energy source that, once built, produces none of the
Africa at Davos 2026: Young population provides a bright outlook
At Davos 2026, participants discussed growth opportunities for African countries including education, jobs, tech, minerals and agriculture like blue foods.
How to rethink leadership in 2026, according to young leaders
The structures and institutions that shape how leadership is defined and exerted are under pressure. Four young leaders share insights on how to overcome this crisis of leadership.
The young man trying to bring solar energy to rural
One day, Luis Plata Cavazos installed a mobile power plant with solar panels in a rural community that had no electricity. That day, he brought power to a school
A new generation of changemakers: Meet the YGL Class of 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 worldwide.