About | Global Changemakers

Who we are

A global
community of young changemakers

Global Changemakers is a network of young people working across countries, cultures and communities to create real change.

Since 2007, we’ve grown into a community of 1,400+ changemakers in 180+ countries, supporting each other to turn ideas into action.

Global Changemakers is an international youth organisation and community of young leaders creating positive change around the world.

Since becoming an independent organisation in 2014, we have worked with thousands of young people across more than 180 countries, helping them strengthen their leadership, connect with peers and turn ideas into action. Today, our global community includes changemakers tackling challenges in their communities through projects, campaigns, social enterprises and advocacy initiatives.

Through our programmes, grants and network, we create opportunities for young people to learn, collaborate and grow their impact. Together, they have launched more than 570 youth-led projects and directly reached over 16 million people worldwide.

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Founders of Global Changemakers

Mission

We support youth to build inclusive, equitable, and sustainable communities.

The Problem

Young people are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, yet donor funding rarely reaches youth-led projects. Even when funding exists, the training, mentorship, and practical support to build strong initiatives is often missing.

The result is not just fewer projects. It is fewer opportunities for young leaders to build inclusive, equitable, and sustainable communities where they live.

It does not have to stay that way.

Our Approach

Global Changemakers bridges the gap with skills development, capacity building, mentoring, and grants, so young leaders can take ideas from concept to real-world impact.

We have trained thousands of young people in 180+ countries and funded 570+ youth-led projects across six continents, with a combined impact of 16M+ people.

We aim to keep this support flowing to the places it is most often missing, while staying youth-driven and focused on low overhead so more resources go directly to changemakers and their communities.