4. What’s the Global Shapers Community
- Founded by Prof Klaus Schwab
- A network of young people driving conversations leading to
action and change
- Born out of the Arab spring when a group of leaders realised
that the youth was underrepresented in driving the global
agenda
- A non-profit organisation registered in Switzerland where
the 370 hubs operated independently around the world.
- 7000+ members worldwide and counting
5. Who are we?
The Bangkok hub of the Global Shapers
Community, an initiative of the World
Economic Forum, is a community of young
people who share a spirit of
entrepreneurship in the global public
interest.
7. Our mission
● To build a local community of the most outstanding young
people committed to improving the livelihood of the city.
● The Bangkok Shapers Community is a voice for the future in
local, regional and global thought processes and a catalyst
of entrepreneurship in the global public interest.
● Diversity is crucial (i.e. profession, gender balance)
8. Core values of the Hub are:
Empowerment – of individual both hub members and
project beneficiaries
Inclusion - of people from all walks of life
Sustainability – of projects and their impact
Collaboration – inside and outside the hub
Integrity - being honesty and goodwill
25. SHAPE Asia Pacific 2018 !
Hosted by Global Shapers Bangkok
BANGKOK, THAILAND
18-22 October, 2018
26. What does it take to be a SHAPER?
● Under the age of 30 upon lodging the application
● Living in Bangkok
● Commit to a minimum of 2 years as an active member
● TEAM SPIRIT: an intention to help others within the hub and the community
● OPEN MINDED: open to new ideas and being challenged by others
● COMMITMENT: willing to make time to lead/support a project and execute
● Most importantly, FUN!
30. Interested in volunteering for SHAPE?
Dates: Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st October
Different positions available.
Please contact info@globalshapersbangkok.org or 086-0962706