News — Projects
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New report captures the impact of 10 years of BeChangeMaker
Since 2017, BeChangeMaker has helped 914 young social entrepreneurs turn ideas into action. A new Impact Report from WorldSkills International and the HP Foundation captures what changed for them.
11 November 2026
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WorldSkills Museum celebrates its third anniversary
Three years after opening its doors, the world’s only museum dedicated to skills has welcomed more than a million visitors and played an important part of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
6 November 2026
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BeChangeMaker begins a new chapter with YMCA Europe
After a decade supporting young social entrepreneurs, WorldSkills hands the stewardship of BeChangeMaker to YMCA Europe.
29 October 2026
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Celebrate your achievement: claim your WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 digital badge
The WorldSkills community can now download digital credentials as proof of their achievements at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
14 October 2026
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Ruruka wins BeChangeMaker 2026
The five teams pitched their innovations in front of delegates at WorldSkills Conference 2026. But there could be only one winner.
24 September 2026
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The search begins for the WorldSkills Champions Trust 2027 to 2028
WorldSkills is calling on Champions to apply to be a youth ambassador and make an impact on the global stage for skills.
12 August 2026
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BeChangeMaker 2026: Meet the finalists of the programme's 10th anniversary
Five teams of exceptional social entrepreneurs will pitch in front of the international audience of WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai, China.
4 August 2026
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International partners strengthen collaboration to advance TVET in Africa
Twenty-four institutions across the UN system, development agencies, and financial institutions met in Paris to advance the Africa Skills Landscape Initiative — a joint effort to map TVET investment across the continent.
1 July 2026
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Five teams confirmed for BeChangeMaker 2026 finale in Shanghai
Five entrepreneurial teams from across the globe have been chosen to pitch their social business ideas to an international audience at WorldSkills Conference 2026.
22 June 2026
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BeChangeMaker 2026: Top 15 teams progress to next phase
Participants in this year’s edition of our social entrepreneurship programme are developing their social business ideas in preparation for their second pitch.
4 June 2026