- CURRENT PROJECTS
The Global Shapers undertake events and projects that generate positive impact in our local communities. We seek to have an impact by catalyzing and enhancing, individually and collectively, fresh ideas and entrepreneurial solutions to the world's most pressing challenges.
See below for descriptions of our 2018-2019 projects. Please use this form if you are interested in volunteering, providing feedback or learning more about any of these projects.
Featured: Donate to the Wildfire Relief Fund
Together with Global Shaper hubs across California, we are raising money for the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Relief Fund.
Due to the Camp and Woolsey Fires, over 50 lives have been lost, hundreds are still missing, thousands have been evacuated, and 9,000 structures have been destroyed. The fires are only 35% contained. The health and economic impacts will be lasting.
The California Community Foundation has been helping support wildfire victims for over 15 years. Join us in supporting them by donating directly today: http://bit.ly/shapersfirerelief
Social Health & Loneliness
We are tackling loneliness and promoting social health through an intergenerational friendship event to connect young and old in the Bay Area, a social media campaign around the world to take action in your local community, and a story series featuring elderly experiences in SF and London.
Shaper Talks
A monthly speaker series that features those who have made a positive impact on the world.
Check out upcoming events, here.
The Longest Night
Friday December 21 is the longest night of the year. In line with traditions all over the world, we are going to celebrate the overcoming of dark times and loneliness, but in a way that is modern and relatable without any religious dogma. We present a program of songs, stories, and community in a curated event in San Francisco to help you feel connected to your peers and to a higher purpose.
The Bystander Project
We want to promote a culture change about abusive behavior such as sexual harassment, bullying, or other acts of abuse. Often, when a victim confides with a friend or member of the community, that person doesn't know what to do next. What should I say? What should I do? How do I help, and avoid doing more harm? We are putting together useful tips to empower everyone to be a helpful friend.
Monthly Volunteering
The SF hub is providing capacity monthly to community-led volunteer events, including beach cleanups, tree planting, and more! All are welcome to join.
ShelterTech
ShelterTech is a San Francisco-based non-profit aimed at solving the biggest technology challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness. An official partner of the City of San Francisco, ShelterTech has built AskDarcel, the Bay Area’s largest online database of homelessness-related services.
SF Climate Braintrust
The SF Climate Braintrust was an interactive one-day program that took place during the Global Climate Action Summit. It sought to build meaningful and lasting relationships between young climate entrepreneurs and seasoned experts. Entrepreneurs brought a challenge they were facing to a round-table of experienced climate, academic and business advisors for problem-solving.ShapeChange Pilot
We're piloting a program to source, manage and deploy projects with external organizations who are looking for strategic support in solving their most pressing challenges. This pilot will include assembling a team of Shapers and volunteers to complete at least one project with a partnering organization.
Shelter Concert Series
We are organizing monthly performances by top SF musicians at local shelters and single residence occupancies (SROs).
- HUB LEADERSHIPCharles Cushing
Hub Curator
Glasha MarconHub Vice-Curator
