Changemaker
Xchange
Community

Young social innovators join the ChangemakerXchange community through our programmes, typically regional and focused on pressing global themes. The cohorts guide participants on a journey designed to connect them with peers in the field, supporting both the individual and their impact work

Each programme is unique, yet they all share the same core essence and many of the below elements, which may vary slightly per theme or region.

Participants receive customised support based on their specific needs. This involves matching, coaching and training led by experts and impact leaders.

Selected participants attend a five-day summit, usually held in a nature-based location within their region. The agenda focuses on forging human connection, peer learning and collaboration.

We often provide seed funding to support cross-border collaborations. We use a participatory budgeting approach where the community reviews proposals and decides collectively which joint initiatives receive investment.

The programme connects participants to a wider sector of partners, experts and global gatherings to support the visibility of their work.

“The summit was organized in a way that clearly had intentional structure that facilitated open space and time for fluid interactions. A lot of great conversations and take-aways came from these moments.”

— Feedback from a participant at Changemakers for the Planet in USA & Canada 2022

“I am so inspired by every move and every minute spent at the summit. It’s going to be a lifelong memory and definitely one of the best decisions in my changemaking journey. Thank you for making us feel seen!”

— Feedback from a participant at Changemakers for Education in Asia 2024

“In a very short time, a genuine human connection was created, the kind that stays with you. Without a doubt, this was an event unlike any other I have experienced, and something I will always remember.”

— Feedback from a participant at ChangemakerXchange.AI in Latin America 2025

“I am definitively bringing home important insights from the very inspiring discussions I’ve had during this summit. And I guess the inspiration we find in one another is really what this community is about.”

— Feedback from a participant at Changemakers for Democracy in Europe 2024

After taking part in a summit or programme, changemakers are invited to join our community, where they remain connected through ongoing, lifelong engagement. The community offers continued opportunities for learning, collaboration, and support as they deepen and sustain their work.

Sawaed19 is a volunteering ecosystem platform that empowers communities by turning volunteering into a joyful, meaningful, and measurable journey through technology.

Hiba Awaysa • Palestine

Chilli is a digital app that leverages the power of community, habits, and daily actions to drive tangible change and tackle pressing local and global challenges with the power of AI.
Christian Vanizette • France

Jóvenes empoderan a jóvenes empowers indigenous youth to preserve biodiversity hotspots and take climate action.
Jose Gudiño • Venezuela

The Picha Project is a platform connecting the amazing cooking skills that many of the refugee families have to the public, sharing home-cooked food from the refugee families through a food delivery and catering business.
Suzanne Ling • Malaysia

Green Career Centre equips youth, BIPOC, and newcomers for successful careers in the green economy.
Lauren Castelino • Toronto

Rethread Africa transforms agro-waste into sustainable textile alternatives, replacing plastic-based synthetics.
Charles Oyamo • Kenya

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Impacto Indígena is a platform to change the narrative surrounding Indigenous peoples, shifting them from mere beneficiaries to key partners in driving social impact projects.
Venancio Coñuepan • Chile

rrreefs is on a mission to regenerate degraded coral reefs on a global scale, restoring rich marine biodiversity for a healthier ocean.
Marie Griesmar • Switzerland

The UNCCD Youth Caucus is a platform strengthening youth participation in climate action by advancing their engagement in politics and public policy.
Manal Bidar • Morocco & Global

Bamboo Builders equips youth across ASEAN with the skills and mindset to tackle societal challenges through social entrepreneurship, sparking hundreds of social projects, several lasting enterprises, and impact that has reached tens of thousands more.
Gabriel Tan • Singapore

Gorilla Ambassadors Programme empowers young conservationists in Virunga National Park, DR Congo through community-driven learning and daily action to protect one of the planet’s most threatened ecosystems.
Alain Mukiranya • DR Congo

Anishinaabe Inc supports Indigenous youth and artists in creating sustainable land-based initiatives that foster economic and environmental opportunities for Indigenous communities.
Grace Swain • Canada

By doing so, you will be the first to hear about upcoming summits, programmes, and ways to engage more deeply with the ChangemakerXchange community.

Changemaker
Xchange
Community

Becoming Part of the
ChangemakerXchange Community

Support and Skills

In-Person Summits

Collaboration Funding

Network Access

Changemakers
for Youth

Changemakers
for the Planet

Changemakers
for Education

ChangemakerX change.AI

Changemakers
for Democracy

Feedback from participants
across our programmes

Staying connected beyond the programme

You are warmly invited
to join our waitlist

Changemaker Xchange Community

Becoming Part of the ChangemakerXchange Community

Support and Skills

In-Person Summits

Collaboration Funding

Network Access

Changemakers for Youth

Changemakers for the Planet

Changemakers for Education

ChangemakerX change.AI

Changemakers for Democracy

Feedback from participants across our programmes

Staying connected beyond the programme

You are warmly invited to join our waitlist

Changemaker
Xchange
Community

Becoming Part of the
ChangemakerXchange Community

Changemakers
for Youth

Changemakers
for the Planet

Changemakers
for Education

Changemakers
for Democracy

Feedback from participants
across our programmes

You are warmly invited
to join our waitlist