What is Global Shapers Community?

The Global Shapers community (an initiative by World Economic Forum) is a network of Hubs
developed and led by young people in their 20s who are exceptional in their potential, their
achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities.
(www.globalshapers.org). Each hub has a Shapers who are selected through a defined screen and
selection process. The Community has 2 missions:
(1) Help young people self-organize for impact
(2) Ensure that young people have a seat at the table where agenda is being shaped

About Ahmedabad Global Shapers

Ahmedabad is one of the hubs (chapters) of the Global Shapers Community. Ahmedabad hub
has 30+ such young minds who are empathetic and sensitive towards local and global issues. These
young people have shown the capability in their own fields by achieving results personally and
professionally.

Projects at Ahmedabad Global Shapers

Ahmedabad hub is current working on a few projects which attempt to create local impact
and strike the chord with local people. Through activities and events – Ahmedabad Global Shapers
would like to engage youth of the city to get sensitized and active to work towards social issues.

There is a dire need of creating sensitive, empathetic, and aware youth. We believe ‘alternative
education’ is the way forward. We are building educational resources to educate people on the
subjects which are not covered in conventional syllabuses. We are addressing issues: // gender
sensitivity // menstrual taboo // lack of access to knowledge for underprivileged //lack of awareness
of basic citizen rights.
Following are the projects & major activities at Ahmedabad Hub
• Shaping Education
- THE SCIENCE PERIOD - We aim to end period taboo by educating woman and every
one to be able to make connection between science and this essential biological
process. Quick science kit tested with 100 girls. Online DIY tutorial of the kit for
educators.
- BOOKBOX - We are building sustainable community libraries for underprivileged
kids. Libraries using waste plastic boxes. Kids learn to make their own. Online DIY
tutorials for educators.
- MEN TALK - We are conducting experimental workshops with men to educate
them about females and other genders. End goal - holistic curriculum for schools &
 colleges. Online resources for educators & Gender Sensitization.
- SWAJAN SURAKSHA - Major goal is to make Govt. Schemes accessible for Citizens.
Govt. Schemes for healthcare, insurance, small business and employment.
Educating about procedures will directly benefit communities with access to
information and resources.
• Waste Management – Segregation of dry & waste across ecosystem.
• Shaping Mental Health - Create a non-judgmental atmosphere for people to share stories.
• Shaping Safety - Self Defense Training for Men & Women.
• Gandhi 150 – Year long celebration of 150 Years of Gandhi’s Birth.
• IgniteTalkAGS – Ignite Talk Series by Ahmedabad Global Shapers is an endeavor to bring change
makers & inspiring individuals from diverse fields to share their knowledge, experiences &
their journey on specific subjects, and "ignite" young minds.
• Women Safety- Building an online community and platform for awareness on laws related to
women.
• School Transformation- Aimed at painting the underprivileged schools with educational
content and drawing murals around academics and cartoons for creating an environment of
positivity to increase attendance and decrease drop out ratio.
• Artisans Project- To help the unorganized artisans for coming on a platform and encouraging
Vocal for Local.
• Other Events and Projects
- Young Thinkers Conference with British Deputy High Commission
- LGBTQ+ Event with British Deputy High Commission
- ReDi Dialogue on Democracy and social media
- Ahmedabad ni Diwali
- WeSeeEqual
- Magaj Ni Cha
- Meet the Leader

GET IN TOUCH

Email: shapersahmedabad@gmail.com
Facebook: /ahmedabadglobalshapers
Twitter: @aglobalshapers
Instagram: @ahmedabadshapers

For other details contact:

Nishank Shah, Curator, AGS: +91-8866044538
Krunal Shah, Vice-Curator, AGS: +91-9409113007

For partnership and collaboration:

Jay Merja, Impact Officer, AGS: +91-9727550000