What is the Portland Global Shapers Hub?

The Portland Global Shapers Hub is a group of young Portlanders who seek to apply globally inspired ideas to solve local problems here in Portland, Maine.

The hub is part of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum that's committed to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation while remaining independent and not tied to special interests.

Click here to learn more about our projects. Or click here to read our mission.

Community engagement
Our members are Portland-area residents seeking to increase community engagement and civic participation.
Creating dialogue
We focus on bringing divergent, minimalized voices into the conversations concerning our community.
Finding solutions
We seek practical, actionable solutions to the problems facing our city.

Our latest projects

Each year, in our annual retreats, we identify the most pressing issues facing our community, from civic engagement to the cost of living. Then, we brainstorm new initiatives to help solve these problems. Hover over the tiles below to see our current projects.

Maine Girls Innovate
The Maine Girls Innovate program comprises of four after-school workshops and a day-long Field Guide culminating in a social change challenge — a student-led initiative addressing a social issue in their middle school.
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Hi, Neighbor!
Hi, Neighbor! is an initiative to overcome bias and community segregation in order to create happier, better connected, and more resilient neighborhoods. Based on a social justice theory of change that through story sharing + self work. Hi, Neighbor! is a simple gathering with a big purpose.
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Portland Participates
Portland Participates is an initiative that seeks to improve the participatory process with an innovative platform that connects residents to elected government officials and cultivates participation for a shared vision.
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Resilient Portland
Resilient Portland is a knowledge map of sustainability programs, initiatives and resources in the Portland area. Based on initial research into the various environmentally-focused organizations, this project has gathered all of these resources into one searchable, easy-to-use platform.
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Our Generation
Maine has the oldest median age in the country, and our population is projected to continue to shrink. For the sake of Maine's economy and the quality of life of all Mainers, more young people need to stay in Maine, and to move here from other places.
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Meet the Portland Shapers

We're a diverse group of passionate 20-somethings who live in Portland, Maine. We work together on projects that serve to create a better, more equitable Portland. Learn more about us.

Contact the Shapers

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Global connections

The Portland Global Shapers work within a network of hubs and organizations committed to improving the world through focusing on their local communities.

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