The Possibilists

Initiated by ChangemakerXchange, The Possibilists is a global alliance of the world’s largest youth social innovation communities and a growing network of nearly 50 local youth organisations. Collectively we reach hundreds of thousands of young changemakers, activists and social entrepreneurs. Through a bi-annual study we deliver scientific insights into their lives, work and needs. Building on the data we then co-create systemic solutions to ultimately improve the conditions for young people driving positive change everywhere.

A powerful force for change

Aged Billion youth of global population
Aged Billion youth of global population
There are 1.2 billion people between the ages of 15-24 across the world, or roughly 16% of the global population.

They are winning Nobel Peace prizes, they are mobilizing around the climate crisis in ways that put our national leaders to shame, they are voting in record numbers, volunteering for their communities, leading movements against systemic racism, and they are choosing purpose over paychecks. It’s time to take them seriously.

Jo Bautista
SendtoGive, Philippines
Alhassan Baba Muniru
Recycle Up!, Ghana
Avina Ajit
RIO, India
Jan Stassen
Janet Aguti
Sazzad Hossein
SDI Academy, Singapore
Vera Günther
Mimycri, Germany

The key challenges young change­makers face

Lack of personal financial security Juggling various responsibilities and being stretchedthin High risk of burnout
Lack of personal financial security Juggling various responsibilities and being stretched thin High risk of burnout

The Possibilists 2023 Report

Our latest global report was launched in June 2023. It reached a total of 1656 changemakers of which 1160 run existing initiatives beyond the ideation stage.

Who we are

The Possibilists is a global alliance of the world’s largest youth social innovation networks. We are united by our unwavering belief in the power and potential of youth. We envision a global support ecosystem that is aligned around a data-driven understanding of the needs of young changemakers and co-creates the best possible conditions for them and their teams to thrive and to deepen or scale their impact.

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