Young people shaping a better future.
The Budaiya Hub is part of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community — a network of young people under 30 in more than 500 cities, working together to address local, regional and global challenges.
Applications are open for the 2027 intake
- Hub founded
- 2022
- Terms of Shapers
- 5
- Projects launched
- 11
- Age to apply
- 18–27
A hub of doers, not just talkers.
Shapers are young leaders who give their time to projects that matter to their community. Each term, the hub designs, launches and measures initiatives across six impact areas — and partners with organisations across Bahrain to scale them.
Members join for a term-by-term commitment, meet monthly, lead or contribute to projects, and become alumni when they turn 30.
Where we focus
- Inclusion
Creating Inclusive Communities
Spaces where every young person in Bahrain belongs and is heard.
- Skills
Reskilling for the Future
Career-readiness, mentoring and the skills the future of work asks for.
- Health
Improving Health and Wellbeing
Mental and physical wellbeing, in schools, workplaces and online.
- Aid
Delivering Basic Needs
Food, shelter and essentials for the families who need them most.
- Planet
Protecting the Planet
Plastic-free habits, citizen science and climate literacy.
- Engagement
Strengthening Civic Engagement
Young voices in public dialogue, policy and civic life.
Become a Shaper
Applications for the 2027 intake are open. The form takes about 20 minutes — have your CV ready as a PDF.
Start your application- Aged 18–27 (inclusive) on 1 January 2027
- Based in Bahrain
- A track record — or real potential — in leadership and teamwork
- Able to commit to regular hub activities and events