With 50% of the world’s population under the age of 27 and the majority living in urban areas; it is imperative that solutions to global challenges engage the youth.

In light of this the World Economic Forum is establishing a unique group of young people- The Global Shapers Community. The Global Shapers Community aims to provide youth with a global platform to share the future- integrating the personal, community and global dimension.

Shapers are organized in a network of local hubs based in major cities around the world. They undertake events and activities that generate a positive impact within their local communities. The Tanzania Shapers will be enabled to collaborate and learn from each other through the community platform.

	Catherinerose Barretto

Catherinerose Barretto is the Curator of the Tanzanian hub for the Global Shapers Community. Born and raised in Tanzania, Catherinerose has been actively involved in youth development both locally and regionally. In addition to being Project Manager for the Malaika Web which aims to build a community of women entrepreneurs coming from various socio- economic backgrounds.

She is also a founding member of the team that organized Tanzania’s first Barcamp and following that, the Dar Development Dash. Her passion for empowering youth has led her to form Pamoja Initiatives Ltd, where her vision is to provide young people with the tools to become active contributors in their society.