Who are
social shifters?
We’re a global non-profit supporting the next generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to tackle the world’s most pressing social and environmental issues in new ways.
We empower the most incredible young minds on the planet through engaging learning experiences, grant funding opportunities and connection to a global community to develop transferable skills and to move your ideas for change forward!

Social Shifters
Global Innovation
Challenge
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset whilst competing for grant funding awards of up to $10,000 to deliver activities that improve lives, help communities, and protect the planet!


We’re looking for creative ideas and business solutions to the challenges that matter most to you and your community. We welcome ideas at any stage and from anywhere in the world.
Social Shifters are leading
change in their communities.
In every corner of the world young people are rising up to take action on the social and environmental issues that matter to them most.
Our internationally successful Global Innovation Challenge is mobilizing the next generation of young founders and leaders in large numbers, equipping them to bring their world-changing ideas to life.
20,000Community members globally
144Countries represented
94%Able to progress a startup/project idea faster
We’ve got
the tools for change!
If you’re new to social entrepreneurship, our bitesize elearning resources are a great way to get started! These easy-to-use downloadable tools will help you to shape your ideas for impact.
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Our incredible
partners
Social Shifters couldn’t exist without the support of our incredible partnership network. Massive thanks to all of the organizations that help us to accelerate the work of young changemakers.

