Global Shapers Bilbao

Meet the projects

In this section we present a selection of projects from the Global Shapers Community centres. These initiatives are the embodiment of local action with global relevance and cover a broad spectrum of challenges and solutions. Discover how passionate young leaders are driving positive change around the world, project by project working across different Impact Areas.

IntreVecini

Bucharest hub

ÎntreVecini aims to regenerate community spirit in urban areas of Romania by creating sustainable offline communities and training local leaders.

Shape your future

Bilbao hub

The aim is to provide all young people with TOOLS FOR SELF-COGNITION and to DESIGN their personal and professional future based on self-knowledge and the development of transversal competences.

Shapers4Venezuela - Mi Casa Tu Casa

Medellin hub

Through our slogan "Mi casa tu Casa", this crosshub project seeks to provide information and assistance on basic needs to Venezuelan migrants in Medellín, and to design strategies to fight xenophobia and promote their socio-economic inclusion.

Funghi Thinking

Bilbao hub

This is a comprehensive educational project designed to raise awareness of the importance of the circular economy and transform coffee grounds into edible oyster mushrooms, applying STEAM learning.

Femme Shapers

Bilbao hub

There is no lack of leading women in Bizkaia, they just need to be made visible. Femme Shapers is a project to raise the profile of young women of reference in all fields through interviews, events and congresses.

BodyTalks

Brussels hub

She is making important strides in promoting body positivity and addressing social pressures related to body image. With over 40 attendees and 200 people impacted, the book launch was a great success.

Medical Aid to Ukraine

Munich hub

We connected with the Deputy Minister of Health, a transport company and the City of Munich, who donated €100,000, plus the €3,191 we raised, we sent some 20 tonnes of medicines and equipment to Ukraine. Impacting some 110,000 people.

Heroes Never Sleep

Rome, Genoa, Naples, Milan, Palermo and Venice hubs

In order to spread the SDGs by involving the younger generations, we raise awareness of these 17 Goals by telling the stories of everyday heroes, the Local Heroes - spread all over Italy - because through their local initiatives they try to improve society with small virtuous examples.

Maria and the secret of Saving

Lisbon hub

A picture book on financial education for young people, which aims to help them understand the basics of how money and savings work.

OM - Salud Mental

Bilbao hub

Raise awareness among citizens and public decision-makers, encouraging the participation of young people in political life and providing tools to address the situation of people in vulnerable situations.

Untapping tap water’s potential

Florence hub

We test and raise awareness of tap water quality and provide tap water filters to the most vulnerable households. In addition, we put pressure on the local water supply company by installing 5 additional public water dispensers.

BUM Sariak

Bilbao hub

To recognise, support and promote the work of young people in Bizkaia with the greatest potential to contribute to the economic and social development of the Territory by generating impact.

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